Demobbed Afghans Face Uncertain Future
The interim government wants militiamen to hand in their weapons, but their prospects on Civvy Street are far from promising.
28 Apr 05
Central Asia
Seeds of Hope for Babur Gardens
International organisations hope to restore a once-spectacular tomb, palace and mosque on the outskirts of Kabul
3 Mar 05
New Indian Consulate Signals Closer Ties
India and Pakistan jostle for markets – and influence – in Afghanistan.
3 Mar 05
Kabulis Dress Up After a Fashion
Many young Afghans are turning to Bollywood movies for style tips – but only in the more cosmopolitan areas of the capital.
3 Mar 05
Tajikistan: Villagers Held Hostage by Afghans
Tajiks living near the border with Afghanistan are falling prey to drug dealers who are taking desperate measure to recover debts.
3 Mar 05
Veteran General Goes for Presidency
The controversial commander Abdul Rashid Dostum has little chance of winning votes outside his own constituency.
3 Mar 05
Tourists Back on Afghan Trail
Afghanistan looks to foreign visitors - and their money - to boost the country and its economy.
3 Mar 05
Painful Legacy of US Airstrikes
Many Afghans say they had to pay a heavy price for the American bombing raids that forced the Taleban out of power.
3 Mar 05
Fruit Industry Gets Fresh Start
One of Afghanistan’s most popular former exports is making a remarkable comeback.
3 Mar 05
Kabulis Question US Motives
Afghans enjoy the freedoms that flowed from the overthrow of the Taleban, but are deeply sceptical about the events and motives behind the toppling of the brutal regime.
3 Mar 05
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