Tajikistan Growth Watch: The EBRD says Tajikistan is among Central Asia’s fastest-growing economies, with Q1 2026 fixed capital investment up 34.2% and industrial output rising 29.6%, supported by Rogun-related spending, stronger manufacturing, and higher electricity generation. Power & Infrastructure: Pakistan’s PSDP 2026-27 earmarks Rs 88,000 million for power projects tied to regional links, including CASA-1000 transmission and Tajikistan–Pakistan interconnection works. Water Management: Tajikistan and the ADB discussed modernizing the Bahri Tojik reservoir, including dam protection, pumping upgrades, land reclamation improvements, and a SCADA-based digital management system. Digital Economy Push: A Dushanbe IT Center is framed as a potential turning point for Tajikistan’s digital shift, alongside rising electronic payments and a 2022 e-commerce law. Regional Trade Link: Indonesia is looking to use Tajikistan as an entry point into CIS markets for Indonesian manufactured goods, citing complementary strengths in minerals, aluminum, and technology. Legal Cooperation: Pakistan’s IDI and China’s Karamay Arbitration Commission signed an MoU to resolve civil and commercial disputes through legally binding arbitration, with Tajikistan among the region’s neighboring stakeholders. SCO Momentum: India’s MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh reaffirmed India’s SCO commitment in Dushanbe and announced the first SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum in Kolkata (July 17–19, 2026).