Tajikistan Budget Watch: Tajikistan’s state budget revenues hit 36.4 billion somoni (about $3.94bn) in H1 2026, with the plan fulfilled at 114% and 30.3bn somoni allocated to economic and social sectors, including 13.7bn for the social sphere. Aviation & Connectivity: Shohin Airlines, based in Dushanbe, booked its first Airbus deal—four A320neo-family jets (two A320neo and two A321neo)—aimed at expanding regional and global routes and boosting Tajikistan’s air links. Energy & Trade Finance: World Bank approved a $20m grant to strengthen cross-border water cooperation in Central Asia, targeting better management of the Amu Darya and Syr Darya basins via improved water accounting, data sharing, and regional institutions (no construction funding). Regional Business Links: Mongolia and Tajikistan wrapped up a state visit with 11 signed cooperation documents and a business forum, with talks covering trade, economy, transport/logistics, mining, industry, and more. SCO Diplomacy: Ishaq Dar is set to lead Pakistan’s delegation to the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Cholpon-Ata on July 23–24, with bilateral talks expected alongside the multilateral agenda that includes security and economic cooperation. Cross-Border Risk: Kyrgyz authorities urged migrants in Russia to take extra precautions after drone attacks on Wildberries logistics hubs, underlining how regional conflict shocks can quickly spill into Central Asian household economies.