Pakistan

Concern at Dostum Appointment

Many worry that awarding a senior post to a regional power-broker is a step in the wrong direction.

18 Nov 05

The government deploys a division of forest rangers to stop further depletion of forests – but will it be effective?

18 Nov 05

Departing United States ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has played a major role in formation of the current government.

18 Nov 05

Residents of several provinces complain that law-enforcement officials are little better than the criminals they’re supposed to be driving out.

18 Nov 05

Unexpected success of youth team in regional tournament likely to bolster sport’s popularity.

18 Nov 05

Afghan leadership says foreigners exploited Islamic sentiment to destabilise the country in advance of elections.

18 Nov 05

Local merchants say the economy is crippled when poppy crops are eradicated.

18 Nov 05

War, poverty and cultural traditions conspire to create children who are handicapped at the very start of live.

18 Nov 05

Several people have died and others have been badly burned by exploding lamps filled with stolen aircraft fuel.

18 Nov 05

Hand-woven rugs are an important export for Afghanistan, but neighbouring Pakistan is attempting to make inroads into the industry.

18 Nov 05

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