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Fears for Pistachio Harvest

Afghanistan’s third most important crop looks set for a downturn after drought, disease and decimation by returning refugees.

3 Mar 05

Phoney Drugs Put Lives at Risk

The government feels powerless to stop unscrupulous traders from selling cheap imported remedies to the poor and sick.

3 Mar 05

Harsh Lessons at Balkh University

Students at Afghanistan’s second-largest campus are struggling with outdated materials, poor facilities and substandard lodgings.

3 Mar 05

Afghans at the Olympics

After missing the 2000 games entirely, Afghanistan has produced a squad that includes women for the first time.

3 Mar 05

Video Salons Crack Down

Accused of allowing young men to view movies containing sex and violence, local and national agencies join forces to put them out of business.

3 Mar 05

TV Turn-off

Kabulis try to circumvent government bid to take the spice out of Indian movies broadcast on Afghan television.

3 Mar 05
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