Energy & Industry: Kabul’s persistent power outages are pushing experts to argue that solar can ease the grid strain, though high upfront costs, limited finance, and reliance on imported equipment remain major hurdles. Trade & Logistics: Uncertainty is growing around Iran’s Chabahar Port after a US sanctions waiver expired, with Afghanistan’s MoCI warning that restrictions could raise costs and disrupt exports, including agricultural goods. Investment Incentives: Afghanistan’s MoCI reviewed 17 returning traders and industrialists and approved 16 for incentives, covering dried fruit and pulses, herbal medicines, embroidery, carton manufacturing, electronics, cold storage, honey, footwear, and more—backed by over $9.6m in combined investment. Agriculture & Food Security: The EU announced €11m to strengthen livestock production and food security across 17 Afghan provinces, targeting about 300,000 families amid acute hunger and child malnutrition pressures. Public Health: WFP says child malnutrition has hit record levels, with 12 provinces at “critical” risk and funding shortfalls limiting treatment to a fraction of those in need. Security & Supply Chains: Afghan police destroyed over 9.4 tonnes of narcotics in Zabul, supporting ongoing counter-narcotics operations.