Apart from a few vendors, the streets are deserted, a stark contrast with the chaotic hustle of the daytime. People huddle at home to shelter from the cold and for lack of nighttime activities.

The only bright lights emanate from the wedding halls that dot the city centre and escape some of the Taliban's scrutiny, as marriage is prized in Afghan culture. The high-ceilinged halls are ...

Villagers have said they're fighting a 'David and Goliath' battle against a billionaire entrepreneur's plan to create a huge £30k a night wedding venue ... have on traffic, light pollution ...