Mining Investment: An Uzbek firm, Timorsna Company, is exploring investment in Afghanistan’s chromite and lead mining and plans a standard mineral processing plant, with the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum asking for specific proposals. Energy & Infrastructure: The Herat phase of the TAPI gas pipeline is moving fast, with 80 km laid so far and nearly half the corridor prepared, while the Herat–Mazar-e-Sharif railway project advances on planning and financing, with Da Afghanistan Bank saying commercial banks are ready to fund the estimated 55 billion afghanis. Industry & Jobs: Balkh’s steel sector is expanding, with seven factories operating and eight more expected soon, but producers warn that power shortages and raw-material access still limit output. Trade & Logistics: WFP says fortified biscuits reached Kabul after a 15,000-km delivery across nine countries, showing how border closures and route disruptions keep reshaping Afghanistan’s food logistics. Disaster Impact: Seasonal flash floods and natural disasters killed 301 people and damaged roads, homes, and over 30,300 acres of farmland, adding pressure to already fragile livelihoods. Human Capital: UNAMA and UN reporting highlight worsening conditions for women and girls, including millions out of school, which directly affects Afghanistan’s future workforce and productivity. Bilateral Support: India reiterated its unchanged commitment to Afghan welfare through humanitarian aid, healthcare/pharmaceutical support, and capacity-building across provinces.