AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBorder & Trade: After months of closure, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to let empty Pakistani trucks stranded on the Afghan side return via Torkham, with a daily schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for cargo entry and the rest of the day mainly for Afghan families and other travelers—an important relief for cross-border logistics. Safety & Conflict: UNAMA verified at least 13 civilian deaths and 10 injuries from recent Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan (Khost, Kunar, Paktika), while Taliban officials condemned the attacks and called for de-escalation and humanitarian access. Travel Reality Check: A separate report highlights how the closed border is disrupting everyday travel for Afghans needing medical care in Pakistan, with patients forced into long detours to reach hospitals. Women & Rights: Amnesty says a new Taliban decree on marital separation effectively legitimizes child marriage, tightening restrictions on women and girls’ autonomy. Sports Tourism Hook: India’s ODI series vs Afghanistan continues to draw attention, with Afghanistan adding fast bowler Mohammad Saleem to the squad for the June 13 matches in Dharamsala.
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