Electricity & Cities: UN-Habitat says most Afghan cities are facing electricity shortages, with outages hitting households, businesses, and students; it urges more renewable power investment, especially solar, including solar-backed clinics. Trade Disruption: Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce (ACCI) warns that cargo transit to Afghanistan has been suspended through Chabahar and Bandar Abbas after recent attacks, while Jebel Ali shipments have also stalled—raising fears of supply gaps and higher import costs. Transit Trade Collapse: Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade has plunged to about USD 367 million in FY26 (from roughly USD 5 billion in FY21), with Kabul shifting routes and Pakistan border restrictions compounding the drop. India-Afghanistan Business Push: ACCI and the Indian ambassador discussed expanding trade and investment ties, focusing on easing procedures and business visas; India is also leaning on Chabahar connectivity. Women’s Livelihoods: In Balkh, women report rising depression and anxiety as Taliban restrictions keep them out of secondary education and most jobs, with counseling services still scarce. Regional Industry & Logistics Context: Pakistan plans to host the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games in early 2027 as part of a SAARC revival push, aiming to boost regional connectivity and trade.