Pakistan

A Different World

The Soviets brought rigid political conformity but also a degree of social liberalisation when they invaded Afghanistan 25 years ago.

1 Sep 06

For many rural Afghans, there is simply no alternative to growing the plant that supplies much of the world’s heroin.

1 Sep 06

An apparently close ally of Bin Laden among a dozen Taleban detained in southern Afghanistan.

1 Sep 06

Opposition leaders in Pakistan furious over revelations that Islamabad colluded in US bombing of Afghanistan

1 Sep 06

The deteriorating security situation prompts UN to bolster protection for members of its relief teams.

1 Sep 06

Hazara gunmen could scupper efforts to return displaced Tajiks and Pashtuns to Bamyan.

1 Sep 06

Thousands are shut out of school following a rise in missile and arson attacks.

29 Aug 06

The high price of dye and wool has driven down the quality of Afghan rugs – and demand is falling as a result.

19 Aug 06

The government says it is merely recruiting policemen from local communities, but there are fears it is legitimising armed militias by the back door.

27 Jul 06

Will the committee set up to oversee the aid money coming into Afghanistan have the tools to keep track of a previously chaotic spending process?

19 Jul 06

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