AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnvironment Watch: Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency released a new Environment Status Assessment in Kabul, warning that forests have collapsed to under 2% of land, rangelands and wetlands are shrinking, groundwater is being depleted, and air pollution is worsening—while UN partners push for deeper regional and international support. Water Crisis: The UN says drought surged in 2025, with drought prevalence rising to 64% (from 34% in 2024) and drinking-water sufficiency falling from 59% to 44%, threatening food and health systems. Energy & Industry: Work on the TAPI gas pipeline is advancing—55 km of construction completed and 125 km of route prepared—alongside plans to use gas for electricity, LPG and synthetic gas, with investors showing interest. Security & Trade: A Kabul–Moscow higher-education meeting in Kazan focused on expanding economic and transport cooperation, while Afghanistan and Uzbekistan keep expanding pharma ties and broader business deals. Ongoing Debate: UNAMA’s latest civilian-casualty reporting tied to Pakistani operations near Kabul’s Omid facility is again fueling arguments over how much context international reporting should include.
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