Iran

Little Aid for Refugees Forced Out of Pakistan

The sudden closure of camps along the Pakistan-Afghan border drove thousands into a danger region beyond the reach of relief agencies.

3 Mar 05

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

3 Mar 05

Afghanistan looks to international community to make good its promises to rebuild the country’s crumbling electricity system.

3 Mar 05

A lasting peace may be the only way of stemming the flood of Afghan asylum seekers.

3 Mar 05

There are signs that Afghans, traumatised by war and political upheaval, are finding it easier to cope.

3 Mar 05

The country’s national carrier recruits new crop of stewardesses in an effort to attract international customers.

3 Mar 05

A flood of cheap Iranian-made carpets is putting many poor Afghan craftsmen out of business.

2 Mar 05

Planning minister says most domestic and international aid organisations are more interested in their own well-being than in aiding Afghans.

2 Mar 05

Many people seeking permission to travel to the neighbouring country say they’re pressured into buying expensive tickets on an Iranian airline.

2 Mar 05

Local commanders in Afghan provinces are pressuring judges to imprison people on trumped-up charges.

2 Mar 05

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