Hafizullah Gardesh
Senior Local Editor, Afghanistan
Senior Local Editor, Afghanistan
Stories by the Author
Afghan Fury at Planned Pakistan Pact
Mixed messages as Kabul asks Pakistan to stop border shelling, then agrees to strategic partnership.
9 Oct 12
Scepticism as US Blacklists Afghan Insurgent Group
Pakistan’s secret service, not its proxies, is the real problem, Afghan experts say.
13 Sep 12
Afghans Say Pakistan Behind Cross-Border Fire
Official claims more than 800 rockets land in eastern Kunar province in recent weeks.
11 Jul 12
Obama Plan Draws Afghan Scepticism
Afghan analysts and some senior officials not convinced by new Obama military strategy.
8 Jan 10
Is Second Round Possible?
Election commission officials call for second round of voting, but time, weather, and security are against them.
25 Nov 09
Rivals' Tactics Bad News for Afghan Run-off
One week before second round of troubled presidential elections, both candidates are engaging in potentially dangerous brinkmanship.
3 Nov 09
Karzai And Gilani Try to Paper Over Differences
No matter what crises hit diplomatic relations, Afghanistan and Pakistan are inextricably tied to each other.
5 Aug 08
Journalists Demand Justice for Kambakhsh
The appeals process has stalled and there seems to be little political will to ensure a fair outcome.
9 Jul 08
Rattling Imaginary Sabres
Humiliated president issues emotional challenge to powerful neighbour Pakistan.
9 Jul 08
Americans Play Down 'Afghan Guantanamo' Fears
US military rejects accusations that it is building a local replacement for Guantanamo Bay, but Afghans are angered at plans for the new prison.
12 Jun 08
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