AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBanking Access: Afghanistan’s central bank says nearly 350 ATMs are operating nationwide, with plans to expand coverage to make cash and banking services easier—especially in areas where residents currently have to travel far. Trade & Connectivity: Calls are growing to reopen Afghanistan–Pakistan trade routes after the suspension of crossings hit businesses and livelihoods, with experts urging dialogue-first solutions and better regional connectivity. Entrepreneurship: A Kabul entrepreneur is taking bus ticket booking online through qasid.af, delivering tickets to customers’ doorsteps and expanding a small team—aiming to create more jobs, including for women, in other provinces. Humanitarian Constraints: The UN reports Taliban restrictions temporarily suspended 18 aid programs in July, with interference and limits on women’s participation continuing to disrupt assistance delivery. Diplomacy: Islamic Emirate officials say Afghanistan wants expanded diplomatic ties with Europe while protecting national interests, as European missions continue operating.
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