Stories by the Author
Afghanistan: New Textbooks Baffle Teachers
In Nangarhar, some say texts for new school curriculum are too hard, others that they are plain wrong.
13 Feb 13
Afghanistan's Competitive Pilgrims
After the spiritual experience of visiting Mecca, returning pilgrims are expected to host festivities for friends and relatives.
4 Dec 12
Major Hospital in Afghan East Struggles to Cope
Nangarhar doctors overstretched by swelling patient numbers and dearth of equipment.
3 Sep 12
Afghan Broadcaster Defies Expectations of Women
Nangarhar TV journalist Sanga Jabarkhil describes her battle against prejudice.
30 May 12
Students Live in Squalor at Afghan University
Nangarhar undergraduates sleep 25 to a four-person room.
20 Apr 12
Lack of Female Lawyers in Eastern Afghanistan
When women are prosecuted, they are unlikely to tell male lawyers key facts that could count as extenuating circumstances.
5 Apr 12
Afghan Money Unwelcome in Southeastern City
In Nangarhar, Pakistani rupees rather than afghanis are common currency.
5 Jan 12
Afghanistan's Little Bollywood
Jalalabad turns out movies by the dozen, despite having no cinemas.
5 Jan 12
Reporting Problems in Southeast Afghanistan
Much to be done to raise standards, local media-watchers say.
13 Dec 11
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