8am: Many residents of Kabul now speak with growing anxiety about the spread of non-standard high-rise buildings across the city. They say builders have ignored Kabul’s limited capacity, and as a result, daily life has become harder and environmental damage more severe. At a time when the city already struggles with water shortages, heavy air pollution, and weak urban services, residents warn that continued high-rise construction will only deepen these crises. They argue that the Taliban should stop the city’s irresponsible expansion instead of issuing permits and collecting money from builders. Click here to read more (external link).