Minerals & Industry: Tajikistan says it has identified 259 mineral deposits with industrial reserves, with 259 exploration reports approved and the geological development programme now at 96.4% implementation. Energy Planning: The same push is tied to reducing electricity exports and building water reserves ahead of winter after last year’s seasonal shortages. Forestry & Environment: Tajikistan reports forest planting and restoration across thousands of hectares, including rosehip, pistachio and walnut, plus expanded nursery capacity for sustainable management. Civil Society Under Pressure: A new EU-backed snapshot warns Tajikistan’s civil society and independent media face intimidation, politically motivated prosecutions and self-censorship, with limited accountability for past GBAO violence. Protected Nature Monitoring: SMART Patrol training is rolling out in Tajikistan’s specially protected areas, moving inspectors from paper logs to real-time digital tracking of rare species. Regional Diplomacy: Tajikistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Suleiman Ziyozoda met Qatar’s Amir during ongoing condolence visits. Trade Corridor Politics: The U.S. State Department confirmed Konstantin Sokolov as chairman of the TRIPP+ fund, a $201m-plus vehicle aimed at transport, energy infrastructure and critical minerals across Central Asia, including Tajikistan.