poon cho tang SG The BBC's Soutik Biswas has been visiting the Afghan village of Asad Khyl to find out what life is like nearly four years after the Taleban were overthrown.
poon cho tang SG In the morning, village elders enjoy a cup of tea while meeting in the shade. It does not take long for the searing summer sun to push temperatures to baking.
poon cho tang SG Children gather around the well that villagers clubbed together to build. Villagers say they have received next to no help to rebuild from the government and international community.
poon cho tang SG There is little left of the grape business that used to sustain the village, because the Taleban destroyed vines during the civil war. Here, a small number of grapes are being dried to make raisins.
poon cho tang SG The police are never far away. Some were assigned specially to ensure the security of visiting BBC staff.
poon cho tang SG Before long, it is midday and time for village elder Haji Abdullah Saleh to wash up for lunch.
