Pakistan

Carpet Industry Still Faces Challenges

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

18 Nov 05

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

Nomad women try to hold families together under tough conditions.

18 Nov 05

Afghan analysts believe Pakistan does not want to see a strong government in their country.

18 Nov 05

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

US wanted adverts for Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar come up against Afghan conspiracy theories.

18 Nov 05

Ground-breaking television channel attracts both praise and threats.

18 Nov 05

The return of controversial general Shahnawaz Tanai on the eve of elections stirs memories and raises questions over links to Pakistan.

18 Nov 05

Continuing bloodshed and war of words spells little hope for peace after the September 18 poll.

18 Nov 05

Central Bank head believes modern financial systems will be key to improving the Afghan economy.

16 Nov 05

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