EU-FAO Agrifood Push: The EU and FAO launched a €5 million initiative to help Afghan farmers and agribusinesses reach markets, raise incomes, and handle climate and economic shocks, including four service hubs, climate early-warning support, forest/rangeland restoration, and matching grants for scalable enterprises. Pharma Supply Upgrade: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health says 130 pharmaceutical factories meet about 30% of national demand and plans to halt imports of 200+ medicine types produced locally, while renovating the Ibn Sina plant to expand output to 55 medicines. Border & Smuggling Claims: Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry says it has reduced arms smuggling through regular border programs, while human smuggling is rising, as security analysts point to Pakistan as the main flashpoint. Refugee Returns via Torkham: Omari Temporary Camp officials report 100–150 Afghan refugee families returning daily from Pakistan through Torkham, down from earlier peaks, blaming shifting pressure and restrictions in Pakistan. Afghan-India Trade-Adjacent Spotlight (Sports): India’s T20I win over Afghanistan in Delhi drew attention to Afghanistan’s execution issues and India’s bowling discipline—an indirect reminder of how regional events keep Afghanistan in the economic spotlight through travel, media, and services. Afghan Business Angle (Energy): More than 20 solar power projects are underway in Afghanistan, signaling continued investment momentum in power generation.