Tajikistan
EBRD lowers 2025 forecasts citing subdued global growth and trade fragmentation
Weaker external demand and potential impact of Trump tariffs weigh on Emerging Europe, Central Asia and Semed regions, with growth now projected at 3.2%.
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan put border troubles behind them
Opening way for commerce.
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Tajikistan aspires to be an AI development hub
Magical thinking from a parallel universe.
Tajikistan’s loss of critical USAID funding brings China, EU “soft power” budgets into focus
Officials weigh impacts on work in countering tuberculosis, HIV and malaria and providing maternal and child healthcare.
PANNIER: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV obituary
Spiritual leader who mingled with heads of state and royalty leaves behind tremendous amount of grassroots work that will benefit Ismaili Muslim communities for generations to come.
New Aga Khan takes helm of Ismaili Shi'ite Muslims
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, becoming spiritual leader of 15mn Ismaili Muslims following the death of his father in Lisbon aged 88.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili, passes away at 88
Billionaire philanthropist invested his fortune in lifting up communities around the world, particularly the Pamiri peoples of Tajikistan.
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Inmates shot dead as Tajik prison guards battle “Islamic State” escape attempt
Prisoners launch attack wielding shanks and hand-made knives. Tajikistan again in spotlight as terrorist recruiting ground.
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord
Trade balance heavily favours Beijing.
Iran visa-free agreement with Tajikistan goes into effect
Iran and Tajikistan implemented a visa-waiver agreement on February 2 in a boost to the two Persian-speaking countries' relations.
PANNIER: Taliban’s relations with Central Asia imperilled as Trump turns off aid taps
Afghanistan pays for electricity and food imports with US development assistance. No more?
Tajikistan: Personnel reshuffle creates glide path for dynastic transition of power
Will 2025 be the year of a father-son political handoff?
OUTLOOK Small Stans & Mongolia 2025
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