A Royalist in the Presidential Race
Dr Abdul Satar Sirat, a former adviser to King Zahir Shar and an Islamic scholar, is campaigning as a symbol of national unity.
Dr Abdul Satar Sirat, a former adviser to King Zahir Shar and an Islamic scholar, is campaigning as a symbol of national unity.
Acute shortage of medical facilities has dire consequences for public health.
Some northern generals appear to be subverting a UN programme designed to disarm their powerful militias.
There are signs that Afghans, traumatised by war and political upheaval, are finding it easier to cope.
Critics question the value of holding elections when so many problems remain, but others say it's too late to waver.
Survey reveals that many believe the president to be a king.
Government taking steps to build a single unified national army through the disarmament of the militias, but it's been an uphill battle in the north.
Traffic congestion and rising accident rates have prompted the authorities to take action.
President Karzai gets the vote in his predecessor’s stronghold.
Locusts are wreaking havoc in the once thriving farmlands of Kunduz province.