Afghanistan: Pistachio, Not Poppy
New scheme aims to entice locals away from growing narcotics that help fuel insurgency.
10 Jul 18
Reconstruction
The Decline of Afghanistan's Manufacturing Heart
Industrialists say that ongoing losses will prove hard to reverse.
21 Mar 18
Afghan Villagers Sabotage Power Lines
Locals furious that they have no access to network running through their lands.
20 Mar 18
Afghanistan: Salaries Docked, But For What?
Civil servants are unhappy about being made to pay for aid projects.
20 Mar 18
Anger Over Slow Progress in Afghan Province
Locals want to see movement on power, water and transport projects.
19 Mar 18
Hopes Overflow for Afghan Water Project
Much-anticipated development will irrigate farmland and boost power supplies.
16 Mar 18
Afghan Entrepreneurs Bemoan Lack of State Support
Plans for a dedicated business park in south of country have failed to materialise.
5 Jan 18
Afghanistan: Teacher’s Land Seized
Government plans to solve housing issues runs into trouble.
21 Nov 17
Afghans Complain They've Been Forgotten
Some citizens who once voted for the incumbent president say they feel let down.
7 Nov 17
Afghanistan: The Female Engineers Rebuilding History
Groundbreaking project showcases women’s achievements in a male-dominated industry.
18 Apr 17
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