Taliban fighters take selfies by the tomb of Afghan King Nadir Shah in Kabul, Afghanistan. - Photo: AP
KABUL: Afghanistan’s rulers are pariahs on the global stage, largely because of their restrictions on women and girls. The economy is struggling, infrastructure is poor, and poverty is rife.
And yet, foreigners are visiting the country, encouraged by the sharp drop in violence, increased flight connections with hubs like Dubai, and the bragging rights that come with holidaying in an unusual destination.
