AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAfghan Mining & Revenue: Taliban officials say they’ve identified nearly 600 mining sites in Panjshir, listing 17 minerals and reporting emerald sales of 19,846 carats worth over $424,000 since the start of the solar year. Counter-Narcotics: Afghan police in Uruzgan and Farah seized 21 kg of illegal drugs and 273 stimulant tablets, destroying heroin-processing labs and arresting five suspects. Trade & Agriculture: An Uzbek firm says it can export 2,000 tonnes of Afghan fresh fruits annually to Uzbekistan, Russia and Europe, with initial shipments routed via Uzbekistan. Exports Boost: Herat’s chamber reports 3,140 metric tons of dried fruit exported in two months, worth $7.6m, as packaging quality improves for wider markets. Regional Logistics Shock: WFP warns the Hormuz crisis is delaying aid deliveries and pushing more people toward hunger, with Afghanistan among the hardest hit. Power & Industry Pressure: Kabul residents complain of worsening power outages, raising risks for businesses and daily production. Food Security Risk: UN-linked reporting says millions face growing hunger as Middle East conflict strains energy, transport and aid supply chains.
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