Afghanistan
Afghani Runs into Trouble
Worries over hyperinflation increase as the afghani struggles to retain its value in the face of counterfeit notes and a rival currency
Jamiat Faces Break-up
The future of the Northern Alliance’s largest group is in doubt after some of its leaders call for sweeping changes
Qadeer Murder Will Test Karzai
Haji Qadeer’s murder presents Karzai with arguably his toughest challenge
New Bid to Reform Media
Recent media legislation has failed to curb attempts by politicians to control the country's broadcasting media
Kabul Funding Dispute Escalates
Frustration over Kabul-Kandahar highway cash leads authorities to issue “funding ultimatum”
Digging Deep for Education
Afghans donate millions to try to revive the country's ailing schools
Disarmament Drive
Weapons collection programme frustrated by mismanagement and former combatants' reluctance to part with their guns
Kabul Property Crisis
With whole areas of the city still uninhabitable, Kabul officials are struggling to find residents somewhere to rebuild their lives
Khan Stifles Local Press
Information-starved residents of Herat resort to reading Kabul newspapers to find out what's going on