AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAfghanistan Flood Response: OCHA reports deadly flash floods in Nuristan’s Parun (capital) killed 23, injured 15, and left people missing; damage includes homes, markets, bridges, roads, and a water supply network affecting about 1,000 families. Carpet Exports: Herat’s handwoven carpets—over 10,000 square meters valued at $103,000—have been exported to Germany this year, highlighting the sector’s role in rural incomes. Energy & Power Access: A UN update says most Afghan cities are facing electricity shortages, underscoring ongoing pressure on urban services and industry operations. Transit & Trade Corridors: Pakistan and Uzbekistan are shifting some transit trade through a China-linked route via Pakistan’s Sost Dry Port, reflecting how regional security is reshaping Afghanistan-adjacent logistics. Regional Shipping Risk: With US-Iran strikes near Chabahar, India says the Shahid Beheshti terminal is unharmed, but analysts warn continued military activity could raise shipping and investment risks for trade routes tied to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
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