Use of Foreign Contractors Called into Question
The recent collapse of a hospital being renovated by a Chinse company raises questions about the competency of foreign firms being hired.
The recent collapse of a hospital being renovated by a Chinse company raises questions about the competency of foreign firms being hired.
Deprived of qualified doctors, rural Afghans are turning to herbal healers to cure serious illnesses.
Local warlord Pacha Khan Zadran appears to have fallen out with just about everyone.
Americans are reportedly trying to broker a deal between heavily armed rival warlords in the north of the country.
A cash-strapped project in the Afghan capital is giving thousands of street-working youngsters a safe place to relax and have fun.
Afghanistan’s third most important crop looks set for a downturn after drought, disease and decimation by returning refugees.
Deadly pulmonary tuberculosis is striking women in Afghanistan unusually hard, baffling health experts.
Young Aghans are eager to learn in spite of a book and schoolroom shortage – but now their unpaid teachers are leaving the profession.
President and defence minister deny rift after army is left out of independence festivities.
Kabul’s bereaved and brutalised women are selling bread on the streets to win back their independence and dignity.