Latest news in Tajikistan? September 6th, 2026
06-09-2026
Recent news and developments in Tajikistan include:
- Construction of Central Asia’s Tallest Skyscraper: Tajikistan officially initiated work on a new landmark high-rise development planned to become the tallest skyscraper in Central Asia. Qazinform
- Independence Milestone Preparations: Ahead of Tajikistan’s Independence Day on September 9, the National Bank unveiled commemorative coins marking the country’s national milestone. Qazinform
- Seismic Activity: In the early hours of September 6, a moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake was registered roughly 63 km east of Khorugh in the Gorno-Badakhshan region at a depth of about 187 km, with no immediate damage or casualties reported. Volcano Discovery
- International Cooperation and Aid Programs: UNICEF formally approved the Tajikistan Country Programme covering 2027–2030 to bolster education, healthcare, and child protection services. Concurrently, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed off on a $400 million border modernizing facility under the CAREC initiative. Qazinform+ 1
- Regional Diplomacy: Tajikistan concluded high-level talks following the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, reaffirming multilateral coordination across regional security, trade, and disaster response. Drishti IAS