Iran

Kabul Power Struggle

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

Rug weavers and merchants display their wares at northern fair, but admit they have some way to go to recover market position at home and abroad.

2 Mar 05

Some observers worry that the newly-elected president will include former regional commanders in his new government.

2 Mar 05

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