AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAfghanistan Economy: The World Bank says Afghanistan’s per capita income fell 5.6% even as the economy grew, with inflation easing but housing and healthcare costs still rising and the afghani weakening slightly—pressure that hits households hardest. Trade & Industry Logistics: Truck drivers report long queues on the Kabul–Parwan route as Salang Highway congestion can delay shipments for 10–15 days, raising costs and spoiling food and medicines. Infrastructure & Construction: UN-Habitat is moving ahead with construction of a health center in Kabul, while other reports highlight new water and irrigation projects supported by partners, including a water supply network in Parwan and irrigation canals in Baghlan. Mining & Safety Spillover: A major methane explosion in Pakistan’s Balochistan coal sector killed dozens and trapped miners, underscoring regional industrial safety risks that can affect cross-border supply chains and labor concerns. Women & Business: Under Taliban restrictions, more women in Herat are pushed toward small businesses as schooling barriers limit options. Security & Resources: Reports from Badakhshan warn of renewed militant pressure tied to local grievances and resource disputes, a factor that can disrupt mining, transport, and local production.
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