AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAfghanistan Economic Policy: A new analysis argues Afghanistan’s “economic recovery” is being undermined by state restrictions that exclude women and girls from education, work, and public life—hurting household incomes, shrinking the labour market, and deepening dependence on humanitarian aid. Regional Trade & Transport: A proposed Russia–Central Asia–Afghanistan–Pakistan rail corridor is being pitched as a faster alternative to the Suez route, with claims it could cut delivery times dramatically. Agribusiness & Finance: SE Fruits and Vegetables, a Punjab exporter, is preparing an IPO in Pakistan to unlock institutional capital for fresh produce—highlighting how working-capital limits can cap processing and shipping volumes. Cross-Border Security: Tajik security services report two Afghan citizens died in a border shootout tied to alleged drug smuggling, with hashish and weapons seized. Humanitarian Health: Polio vaccination efforts are underway in Afghanistan, targeting millions of children as health workers push to prevent a comeback.
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