AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFuel Prices Bite Kabul Households: Liquefied gas and fuel costs have surged across Afghanistan, with Kabul residents saying LPG jumped from about 55 afghanis to 90—and in some areas 110—pushing daily expenses higher as sellers accuse hoarding and the Taliban of weak market oversight. Women’s Business Boom, Jobs Still Blocked: UNDP says women-owned businesses in Afghanistan have topped 10,000, but that doesn’t mean real opportunity—employment remains under 7% as restrictions, banking barriers, and limited activity options keep women boxed in. UN Food Aid Keeps Flowing Despite Border Closure: Even with the Torkham border closed since late 2025, UN shipments have continued via special arrangements, with 73 food containers sent and more clearance underway. Security Crackdown in Panjshir: Taliban forces detained at least seven civilians in Panjshir amid intensified operations, with reports of demands for weapons and allegations of abuse during sweeps. Pakistan Steps Up Deportations: In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Afghan settlements near Peshawar face demolitions and identity checks as police accelerate removal of undocumented residents. Local Industry Push: A slipper factory in Baghlan says it has invested $200,000 and created jobs for about 70 people, urging land and tax support for Afghan investors. UN Counter-Terrorism Watch: A UN counter-terrorism official says al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in Afghanistan, though activity has declined.
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