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and his brothers in achieving this end. This
was necessary, for it is by their labours that
the exhausted and war-weary tribes of
Afghanistan have been transformed within a
surprisingly short period into a living and
powerful nation.
A cursory glance at the present condition
of Afghanistan suffices to show that the
country has not only recovered from the
severe set-back sustained by internecine war;
but is also advancing rapidly in social and
economic spheres. Never before has the
country been so justly and efficiently governed.
Embezzlement and bribery, so common before
among officials of all ranks, are now seldom
heard of. The people are happy and con-
tented. After several years of stress and
strain they are now able to enjoy perfect
peace and to look forward to a bright future.
It is not my purpose to vindicate any
party. My object is merely to state the facts
which, however, are so refreshing that a
mere recital of them, without comments,
would be a source of no small satisfaction to
the well-wishers of the country. So quickly
have the damages been repaired that one who
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