Afghanistan Tries to Help Nation's Biggest Bank
KABUL, Afghanistan -- In a bid to fend off the threat of a nationwide financial crisis, the Afghan government scrambled to shore up Afghanistan's largest bank on Saturday after lines of frantic depositors mobbed the bank for a third day.
Afghanistan sets up High Peace Council for talks with opposition
Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai on Saturday announced establishment of High Peace Council to hold talks with the Taliban.
Afghanistan says it will back Kabul Bank
KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai said the government would guarantee deposits at stumbling Kabul Bank, which was rocked by a sudden government takeover. Afghanistan - Hamid Karzai - Kabul Bank - President of Afghanistan - Asia
Afghanistan, Pakistan panel discussion to be held Sept. 16
A moderated panel discussion titled "Cultural Insights -- Afghanistan and Pakistan -- A Panel Discussion' will be held 7 pm September 16, Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Road, Hockessin.
Taliban vow to disrupt Afghanistan election
Afghanistan's Taliban said on Sunday they would attempt to disrupt elections this month and warned Afghans to boycott the vote, the first explicit threat against the poll by the hardline Islamists.
Afghanistan assures bank customers amid graft fears
Afghanistan's government sought to avert a run on the country's top private bank by nervous investors after directors at Kabulbank resigned, ostensibly to meet new rules but also amid media allegations of graft.
Afghanistan's Massive Bank Run Is Getting Worse
Reports of potentially corrupt loans from Afghanistan's largest bank to political insiders, undermining confidence in the banks strength, caused a bank run during the week.
Afghanistan: Exit strategy needed
Now is the time to support our troops. You need to write your MP and demand an exit plan from Afghanistan by 2011 for all personnel. Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently stated that, after 2011, Canada would still provide secondary/technical support to the NATO forces.
Father, son reunite in Afghanistan
GHAZNI, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Marc Seal of The Colony, returned from a five-day journey Aug. 13 that started at Forward Operating Base Ghazni, where he is an Infantry squad leader assigned to the Texas Agribusiness Development Team, a unit from the Texas National Guard.
Afghanistan's blasted Buddhas beckon tourists
BAMIYAN, Afghanistan, Sept 3, 2010 (AFP) - Two empty niches facing over a lush green valley towards the snow-capped Hindu Kush mountains stand in silent testimony to Bamiyan's rich past -- and its uncertain future.