Fears for Pistachio Harvest
Afghanistan’s third most important crop looks set for a downturn after drought, disease and decimation by returning refugees.
Phoney Drugs Put Lives at Risk
The government feels powerless to stop unscrupulous traders from selling cheap imported remedies to the poor and sick.
Harsh Lessons at Balkh University
Students at Afghanistan’s second-largest campus are struggling with outdated materials, poor facilities and substandard lodgings.
Medical Treatments That Do More Harm Than Good
A shortage of trained physicians leads to many unqualified individuals offering medical treatment, often with disastrous results.
Veteran General Goes for Presidency
The controversial commander Abdul Rashid Dostum has little chance of winning votes outside his own constituency.
Afghans at the Olympics
After missing the 2000 games entirely, Afghanistan has produced a squad that includes women for the first time.
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.
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.
TV Turn-off
Kabulis try to circumvent government bid to take the spice out of Indian movies broadcast on Afghan television.
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