AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoForced Returns: UNHCR says Pakistan’s “forced” repatriation of Afghans is driving a surge in daily returns at Landi Kotal’s Hamza Baba transit point, with officials reporting numbers topping 10,000 a day after a July 10 deadline—UNHCR warns women and girls face serious rights risks and urges any return to be voluntary, safe and dignified. Population Pressure: Afghanistan marked World Population Day as official figures put the population at 37.2 million, up 2.2% year-on-year, with about 70% rural and Kabul the largest province—analysts warn growth will strain jobs and services unless matched by economic opportunity. Women’s Rights Diplomacy: Pakistan hosts the 9th OIC Ministerial Meeting on Women’s Affairs in Islamabad, aiming to expand women’s political and economic participation and digital access; the Taliban have not confirmed attendance. Humanitarian/Health: UNESCO reports developing countries are spending more on debt repayments than education, warning aid cuts are worsening underfunded schools and unpaid teachers, including in Afghanistan. Safety and Local News: Four children died in a Panjshir road crash after a speeding Toyota hit them; in Helmand, a bus-truck collision killed five and injured 16.
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