Afstan: This and that

Several stories:

Troops not leaving Afghanistan by 2012: Fitzgibbon
Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon has played down reports that Australian troops will be out of Afghanistan by 2012.

U.S.-Funded Intelligence Center Struggles in Khyber Region

Inexplicable Wealth of Afghan Elite Sows Bitterness
In One of the World's Poorest Nations, Myriad Tales of Official Corruption

Karzai arrives to show 'solidarity' with India [that will sure make the Pakistanis happy - MC]

SNC Lavalin to lead $50M Afghan dam repair project