Voter Card Fraud Fears
Distribution of voter cards opens the way for possible widespread fraud in forthcoming election.
18 Nov 05
Pakistan
Sweet Alternative to Opium
Farmers in Baghlan province see the revival of an old sugar factory as a way to produce an alternative to lucrative opium production.
18 Nov 05
Kuchis Struggling to Survive
Nomad women try to hold families together under tough conditions.
18 Nov 05
A Clouded Relationship
Afghan analysts believe Pakistan does not want to see a strong government in their country.
18 Nov 05
Kabul Calling
They may look out of place, but 300 new telephone booths are giving the capital's poorer residents a chance to contact relatives cheaply.
18 Nov 05
Chasing the Million-Dollar Prize
US wanted adverts for Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar come up against Afghan conspiracy theories.
18 Nov 05
Rising TV Station Stirs Controversy
Ground-breaking television channel attracts both praise and threats.
18 Nov 05
Return of a Power From the Past
The return of controversial general Shahnawaz Tanai on the eve of elections stirs memories and raises questions over links to Pakistan.
18 Nov 05
Beyond the Ballot Box
Continuing bloodshed and war of words spells little hope for peace after the September 18 poll.
18 Nov 05
Modern Banking Arrives
Central Bank head believes modern financial systems will be key to improving the Afghan economy.
16 Nov 05
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