AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth & Humanitarian Access: WHO says nearly 150 health centers have shut since the start of 2026 due to funding shortfalls, leaving 22 million Afghans needing humanitarian help and 14.4 million in need of healthcare, with families forced to travel to Kabul for basic treatment. Fuel Costs & Transport: Rising petrol, diesel, and LPG prices in Kabul are squeezing drivers’ earnings as fares stay flat, pushing up delivery and distribution costs across the economy. Construction & Cement Supply: The Taliban announced the second phase of the Jabal Saraj Cement Plant in Parwan, claiming capacity of 10,000 tons of cement daily, aiming to expand domestic production and exports. Trade & Industry Promotion: Afghanistan launched a three-day agricultural and industrial expo in Ghazni to showcase local food, handicrafts, and manufactured goods, part of efforts to cut import dependence and generate business deals. Agriculture Diplomacy: Afghanistan’s agriculture minister met India’s counterparts to expand cooperation in agriculture, livestock, and trade, including a joint working group and knowledge-sharing to address water-stressed farming. Energy Planning: Afghanistan approved a five-year power development plan, signaling continued push to strengthen electricity supply for industry and households.
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