AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWomen’s access to education: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, joined by Malala Yousafzai, condemned the Taliban ban that keeps Afghan girls out of secondary school and warned of wider losses for women teachers and health workers. Press freedom squeeze: Reporters Without Borders says the Taliban has “weaponized” rules and directives to restrict journalism, including limits on women’s voices and politically sensitive reporting. Border and trade updates: Pakistan says it will reopen major border crossings and transit routes with Afghanistan after months of restrictions, with Torkham highlighted as a key gateway for goods. Afghan returns from Pakistan: Punjab officials report nearly 2.7 million Afghans repatriated since Pakistan’s deportation drive began, with holding centers operating in Punjab. Travel safety and health: A rabies-lab accident story spotlights how lab safety failures can have deadly consequences—relevant for any health-focused travel planning. Pilgrimage visas: Calls are growing to regulate Arbaeen visas for Afghan pilgrims and cut unnecessary fees. Regional connectivity idea: Russia is exploring a rail corridor via Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan to reach India—an idea that could reshape future travel routes. Aid pressure: UN reporting flags rising child deaths and malnutrition in Afghanistan as food aid faces cuts.
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