ADB Health Boost: The Asian Development Bank approved a $43.27m grant to strengthen Tajikistan’s health security and primary care reforms, including better disease monitoring at border crossings, lab upgrades, and digital/AI tools for surveillance and emergency response, with extra focus on rural, remote and border communities. Mining Output Upgrade: Tajikistan-China Mining Company commissioned expanded refining capacity in Sughd, adding 30,000 tonnes of electrolytic lead and 50 tonnes of electrolytic silver annually, alongside copper matte, after upstream mining and enrichment upgrades. Water & Social Infrastructure: President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated a 17km drinking-water pipeline for Istiqlol residents (19,000 people), and also commissioned new education and social facilities in Asht district, including a sanatorium (120 beds) and a kindergarten (180 children). Power & Industry Projects: Rahmon commissioned the second phase of the Istiqlol metallurgical plant and inaugurated the Adrasmon mining and processing complex in Guliston, targeting lead and silver production and expanded employment. Regional Trade Pulse: Central Asia’s intra-regional trade rose 25.4% in Jan–Jul 2026 to $8.1bn, with Tajikistan’s exports to the region up 6.2% to $209m. Transport & Connectivity: AZAL expanded its Central Asia network to 10 cities with 48 flights per week, including added services to Shymkent, Atyrau and Aktobe, supporting Baku as a transit hub.