Helmand Heroin Menace Grows
Poppy producing area diversifies into heroin as crop price falls.
Pakistani Taleban Bruised But Unbowed
American and Pakistani actions against the insurgents appear to have had limited impact.
Pakistani Taleban Bruised But Unbowed
American and Pakistani actions against the insurgents appear to have had limited impact.
Iran Again Accused of Trying to Halt Afghan Dam
Police official says he has credible evidence that Taleban chief opposed to Salma Dam is funded by Iranians.
Teacher Shortage Hits Hard in Maidan Wardak
Students complain lack of decent teachers, textbooks and discipline is damaging their education.
Pakistan: Dec ‘09/Jan ‘10
Local authorities restore school‘s electricity after IWPR article appears in local newspaper.
Pakistan Trainees Come to Aid of School
Local authorities restore school‘s electricity after IWPR article appears in local newspaper.
Afghans Deserve Peace and Security
Human rights organisations urge President Hamed Karzai to meet public demand for faster disarmament of militias.
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