The homecoming of the former king captured the headlines last week, but hundreds of thousands of ordinary Afghans are also returning home, though in less salubrious circumstances and from less comfortable refuges.
Information-starved residents of Herat resort to reading Kabul newspapers to find out what's going on
Skilled Pakistanis are taking lots of jobs in Kandahar while local men stand idle.
Security and fair representation a common theme in policy statements from three of the presidential contenders.
Afghanistan’s third most important crop looks set for a downturn after drought, disease and decimation by returning refugees.
The government feels powerless to stop unscrupulous traders from selling cheap imported remedies to the poor and sick.
Students at Afghanistan’s second-largest campus are struggling with outdated materials, poor facilities and substandard lodgings.
A shortage of trained physicians leads to many unqualified individuals offering medical treatment, often with disastrous results.
After missing the 2000 games entirely, Afghanistan has produced a squad that includes women for the first time.
Accused of allowing young men to view movies containing sex and violence, local and national agencies join forces to put them out of business.
