AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAfghanistan Flood Response: Flash floods in eastern Afghanistan have killed at least 26 people, with Nuristan hit hardest as homes, markets, roads, bridges and irrigation systems were swept away; UN OCHA says search and rescue is ongoing and needs will extend beyond the initial emergency. Afghan Water & Power Stress: Reports also point to widespread electricity shortages in Afghan cities and severe water stress in remote districts, adding pressure to already fragile livelihoods. Trade & Transport Links: Afghanistan and Türkiye announced new agreements to expand trade and investment, while Afghanistan’s push for deeper trade ties with India continues alongside efforts to improve transit and logistics corridors. Industry & Skills Push: Two carpet production centers opened in Jawzjan with funding support, signaling continued investment in local manufacturing capacity. Regional Security Pressure: Pakistan’s leaders again urged the SCO to press Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on counter-terrorism, warning that terrorism emanating from Afghan soil threatens regional stability and trade routes. Mining Contracts: The Islamic Emirate awarded 109 mining contracts worth AFN 10.2 billion, a major signal for Afghanistan’s extractives sector pipeline.
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