TV Turn-off
Kabulis try to circumvent government bid to take the spice out of Indian movies broadcast on Afghan television.
3 Mar 05
Iran
Kabul Power Struggle
Afghanistan looks to international community to make good its promises to rebuild the country’s crumbling electricity system.
3 Mar 05
Afghans Continue to Flee
A lasting peace may be the only way of stemming the flood of Afghan asylum seekers.
3 Mar 05
Learning to Deal With Stress
There are signs that Afghans, traumatised by war and political upheaval, are finding it easier to cope.
3 Mar 05
High Flying Women
The country’s national carrier recruits new crop of stewardesses in an effort to attract international customers.
3 Mar 05
Rug Industry Floored By Imports
A flood of cheap Iranian-made carpets is putting many poor Afghan craftsmen out of business.
2 Mar 05
Minister Scorns NGOs' Work
Planning minister says most domestic and international aid organisations are more interested in their own well-being than in aiding Afghans.
2 Mar 05
Iran Visas Come at a High Price
Many people seeking permission to travel to the neighbouring country say they’re pressured into buying expensive tickets on an Iranian airline.
2 Mar 05
Prison Probe Exposes Abuses
Local commanders in Afghan provinces are pressuring judges to imprison people on trumped-up charges.
2 Mar 05
Carpet Industry Looks to Revival
Rug weavers and merchants display their wares at northern fair, but admit they have some way to go to recover market position at home and abroad.
2 Mar 05
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