Hafizullah Gardesh
Senior Local Editor, Afghanistan
Senior Local Editor, Afghanistan
Stories by the Author
Afghanistan's Electoral Crisis
Amid accusations of vote-rigging, analysts warn of turbulent times ahead.
10 Jul 14
Tajik, Afghan Officials Play Down Border Security Fears
Concerns that militant and drug-trafficking threats might rise after NATO-led forces leave Afghanistan.
17 Jun 14
Islamabad Accused of Interfering in Afghan Peace Talks
Comments from senior figure seen as deliberate ploy to undermine Karzai administration.
7 Feb 14
Afghans to Sign US Pact – But When?
President refuses to accept decision by a gathering he himself called.
26 Nov 13
Afghan-US Pact Still Hangs in Balance
Talks falter on central issue of immunity for American troops post-2014.
15 Oct 13
Karzai's Curious Counterblast
Afghan leader accuses Americans of colluding with Taleban, then says he was just trying to improve relations with Washington.
22 Mar 13
Afghanistan: 2014 Election Plans Seen as Flawed
President wants to recycle voter IDs used in previous, controversial elections.
7 Feb 13
Attack on Afghan Official Shows Up Security Flaws
Analysts say it is no longer good enough to blame outside enemies.
11 Dec 12
Afghans Unimpressed by Pakistan Talks
Negotiators say they secured commitment from Islamabad to encourage insurgents to join talks.
23 Nov 12
Afghans Scared by Talk of Militia Revival
Plan to bring together old mujahedin factions and reactivate their armed units.
12 Nov 12
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