Diplomats and NGO leaders meet this week in Germany to talk about Afghanistan . There has , admittedly , been notable progress in recent years . The conference is being hosted by Afghan President President Karzai . Afghanistan is facing many economic , social and political challenges . The absence of Pakistan from the region looms large .
Diplomats and NGO leaders meet this week in Germany to talk about Afghanistan . The conference is being hosted by Afghan President President Karzai . Afghanistan is facing many economic , social and political challenges . The absence of Pakistan from the region looms large .