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New Afghan cabinet holds its first meeting
The new Afghan cabinet led by Hamid Karzai has held its first meeting to discuss the mammoth task of reconstructing the stricken nation.
All 29 of Karzai's ministers -- including two women -- were present at the meeting in the presidential palace of the power-sharing government.
After the downfall of the Taliban, US and Afghan forces are still hunting accused terrorist leader Osama bin Laden in the country, millions of Afghans face food shortages and security has broken down in many areas.
After taking the oath of office yesterday, Hamid Karzai said the administration's priorities were reconstruction of the central Asian nation and its economy.
Meanwhile, residents of Kabul have returned to work in their thousands after a week of virtual inactivity linked to celebrations for the end of the Ramadan fasting month and Saturday's inauguration.
Hundreds of people staged a pro-government march through the streets of the city, welcoming Karzai's new administration and calling for jobs.
23/12/01 22:15:17 | ABC Radio Australia News
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