Northern Candidates Set out Their Stall
Security and fair representation a common theme in policy statements from three of the presidential contenders.
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Students at Afghanistan’s second-largest campus are struggling with outdated materials, poor facilities and substandard lodgings.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.
The controversial commander Abdul Rashid Dostum has little chance of winning votes outside his own constituency.
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.
The sudden closure of camps along the Pakistan-Afghan border drove thousands into a danger region beyond the reach of relief agencies.
Kabulis try to circumvent government bid to take the spice out of Indian movies broadcast on Afghan television.