AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDisaster Toll: Afghanistan’s disaster authority says flash floods, storms, lightning and landslides killed 28 people and injured 10 in the past 48 hours, with heavy damage across 17 provinces and nearly 9,000 homes destroyed or badly hit. Humanitarian Pressure: The UN and partners released the 2026 Response Plan for Afghan Returnees, warning returns from Pakistan and Iran are surging—projected 2.7 million returnees by late 2026—and calling for $529.2m to cover health, water, protection, shelter and reintegration. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif is in China for talks marking 75 years of ties, with trade and strategic cooperation on the agenda. Crisis of Governance: Kabul residents complain the city has become a dumping ground due to a lack of garbage bins, adding to health and environmental strain. Media Under Strain: Hasht-e Subh Daily marks 20 years, arguing critical journalism is still urgently needed as independent voices face restrictions.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.