Afghan Raisin Producers Hope for Sweeter Future
Years of conflict have taken toll on key export industry.
Women in Eastern Afghanistan Demand Education
Literacy rates remain poor in Nangarhar despite adult education programmes.
Anger Over Long-Delayed Afghan Highway
Crucial route will link provinces and boost local economy, but after seven years’ work, it still isn’t ready.
Afghan Villagers Refuse to Vote for "Selfish" Lawmakers
Ahead of next year’s election, Afghans say they deserve better from their representatives.
Afghanistan: Opium Production Soars in Kandahar
Poppy fields flourish despite claims by security forces that eradication efforts are proving effective.
Afghans See Corruption as Enduring Legacy
Graft endemic in both local and national government institutions.
Afghanistan: Vaccination Boost for Kandahar
New initiative aims to reduce mortality rates in remote parts of the province.
Rockets Hit Afghan Border Province
Tensions build in eastern region as Kabul blames Islamabad for attacks.
Afghan Local Officials Taken to Task
Provincial administrators and NGOs accuse one another of a lack of coordination.
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