Economy
Powers of Darkness in North Afghanistan
Electricity shortages as power grid project goes nowhere.
5 Jul 11
Gold Dispute Won't Help Uzbekistan's Image
Government faces international court showdown with foreign mining firm.
24 Jun 11
Kazakstan's Unhappy Oil Workers
Crushing or ignoring self-confident labour movement could prove serious miscalculation.
24 Jun 11
Hostages to Misfortune in Afghanistan
NATO troops urged not to hand over detainees to Afghan counterparts.
21 Jun 11
Armenian Leaders Place Hopes in Farm Reforms
Government offers cheap loans and tax-free fertiliser, but farmers say it isn't enough.
10 Jun 11
Drought Alarm in Turkmenistan
7 Jun 11
Afghan Taxes Squeezing Poorest
Import duties simply translate into punitive prices while local businesses get away with unpaid taxes, experts say.
6 Jun 11
Fertiliser Ban Hits Afghan Farmers
Ammonium nitrate banned because of its use as explosive, but orchard owners say their trees are starved of nutrients.
2 Jun 11
Oiling Wheels in Afghanistan
Neighbouring states may be unhappy to see Afghans producing and refining their own oil.
1 Jun 11
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