AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade & Border Access: Calls are growing in Pakistan to reopen Afghanistan-Pakistan trade routes, with experts in Peshawar warning that closures of crossings like Torkham are already costing the trade sector over $1 billion and harming livelihoods on both sides. Banking for Travelers: Afghanistan’s central bank says nearly 350 ATMs are operating nationwide and plans to expand coverage, after Kabul residents complained they must travel far to withdraw cash. Digital Travel Services: A Kabul entrepreneur is taking bus ticket booking online via qasid.af, delivering tickets to customers’ doorsteps and aiming to expand to other provinces—especially to create jobs for women. Security & Travel Advisories: Canada warns citizens against travel to Afghanistan due to ongoing security threats. Infrastructure & Cash Access: Central Bank updates come as travelers look for more reliable payment options across cities. Weather Risk for Movement: Pakistan’s NDMA issues severe rain and flood alerts for northern areas, with possible impacts on travel corridors near Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Tourism Context: Uzbekistan pushes practical SCO cooperation that includes connectivity and Afghanistan-related reconstruction themes, signaling regional travel and trade planning beyond borders.
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