AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoFood and Livelihoods: The UN warns 19.2 million Afghans could face acute hunger this winter, while one-third of nutrition centres have closed or suspended services because of funding shortages. More than four million young children may need treatment for acute malnutrition next year. Agriculture: Afghanistan harvested 5.15 million tonnes of wheat, up 13.4% year on year, offering a brighter note for food supply. Trade and Transport: Pakistan border closures are pushing Afghanistan toward costlier import routes and disrupting trade. The Taliban says it has completed a 1,694-metre railway line in Naibabad. Energy: Turkmenistan says work is advancing on the Afghan section of the TAPI gas pipeline, with deliveries to Herat planned for 2027. Mining: Iran’s Mobarakeh Steel is pursuing a preliminary deal to source up to two million tonnes of Afghan iron ore annually, with plans that could include processing and steel production inside Afghanistan.
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