For Afghan Craftsmen, a Welcome Upswing After Years of Struggle
there has been very little private investment, especially in industries that were modernized under Soviet-backed rule in the 1980s but then destroyed during years of fighting. Today, the country depends heavily on imports, mostly from Pakistan. In 2006, it imported $3.6 billion in goods -- from wheat to tires -- but exported only $274 million. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
