Minorities Make Themselves Heard
The country's smaller ethnic communities are keen to have their say at the grand assembly.
Call for Release of Taleban Prisoners
Grand assembly reminded that authorities are not honouring agreement to free jailed Taleban foot-soldiers.
Pashtun Warlord Boycotts Assembly
Controversial commander's actions are alienating Afghanistan's power brokers, including the ex-king he claims to support.
Tension Over Afghan Cabinet Delay
Trouble is brewing as Karzai continues to delay naming his cabinet.
Karzai Unveils Cabinet - At Last
After days of rumour and intrigue, Hamid Karzai finally announces his cabinet, with appointments drawing broad support from Loya Jirga delegates.
Burqa Proves Hard to Overthrow
The removal of the Taleban has not freed the country's women from the head-to-toe dark blue garments that came to symbolise oppression and cruelty.
Safety Fears Put Rural Health at Risk
WHO urges Afghan medical students to tackle rural health problems but safety worries are hampering progress.
Investment Turn-off
Government plans to encourage foreign investment are hampered by, amongst other things, the absence of a private banking system and labyrinthine bureaucracy.
Bollywood, Afghan-style
Indian and Afghan filmmakers are back in Kabul, hoping to cash in on an audience starved of cinema.
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