Foreign Imports Killing Off Afghan Industry
Manufacturing sector struggles against flood of cheaper imports.
14 Jun 11
Afghanistan
Afghan Taxes Squeezing Poorest
Import duties simply translate into punitive prices while local businesses get away with unpaid taxes, experts say.
6 Jun 11
Fertiliser Ban Hits Afghan Farmers
Ammonium nitrate banned because of its use as explosive, but orchard owners say their trees are starved of nutrients.
2 Jun 11
Oiling Wheels in Afghanistan
Neighbouring states may be unhappy to see Afghans producing and refining their own oil.
1 Jun 11
Report Draws Funds for Afghan Region
31 May 11
Media Union Emerges From Mazar Project
31 May 11
Afghan Police Struggle to Recruit Women
Potential recruits held back by family restrictions.
26 May 11
Afghanistan: Apr/May '11
IWPR report addresses local fears about getting caught in crossfire between police and insurgent groups.
26 May 11
Report Eases Afghan Civilians' Security Concerns
IWPR report addresses local fears about getting caught in crossfire between police and insurgent groups.
26 May 11
Afghan Secret Police to Weed Out Insurgents From Military
Intelligence agency deploys special units to watch over army and police recruitment.
24 May 11
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