Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.
Highway 1 was once among the most dangerous, damaged arteries in Afghanistan.
But on a recent 300-mile road trip between Afghanistan’s two largest cities, Times journalists only encountered order and security — and not a single pothole.
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Source: The New York Times | Published: 2026-02-18T05:00:21Z
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