AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade Pressure on Afghanistan-Pakistan Routes: Economic experts warn that continued border closures between Afghanistan and Pakistan are pushing up prices for fuel, raw materials, and essentials, while hitting exporters hard as fresh goods can’t reach markets—Taliban efforts to reroute trade can’t fully replace the lost Pakistan corridor. Humanitarian Strain from Hormuz and Border Closures: With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed by the Iran conflict, aid and commercial shipments have been squeezed; the World Food Programme says nutrition supplies have dwindled, leaving mothers and children turned away from clinics. Taliban Revenue Holds Up: A World Bank monitor reports Taliban domestic revenue rose over 5% in April to nearly 20bn afghanis, driven mainly by stronger tax collection, even as customs revenue slips amid trade disruptions. Regional Security Signals: Pakistan and China reaffirmed anti-terror cooperation and coordination on Afghanistan-related matters during PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Beijing visit, while also pushing deeper CPEC 2.0 connectivity and energy plans. Public Health Watch: Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, health specialists urge strict precautions against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever during animal slaughter and meat handling.
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