New initiative aims to align Turkmenistan’s construction sector with Paris Agreement goals and reduce carbon emissions nationwide ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (MNTV) — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Environment Protection, has launched a new initiative to enhance energy efficiency an...
Long-term residency scheme targets foreign capital, innovation, and business migration ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has launched a new investor visa program allowing foreign nationals to obtain long-term residency by investing in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this week. The new scheme offers a so-called ̶...
Hindu Community leaders in Pakistan reject New Delhi’s claims, vow support for Pakistan military amid escalating tensions ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Members of Pakistan’s Hindu community held a protest rally on Wednesday in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province in southwest Pakistan, rejecting accusations by the Indian government that ...
Local council to offer $9,750 to each certified Hafiz in bid to train new generation of Quran memorizers MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — A local island council in the Maldives has launched an ambitious initiative to increase the number of Quran memorizers, or Huffaz, by offering financial rewards and free religious education. Officials from Huraa Isla...
Government to cover transport costs for school commutes in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Andijan TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has launched a pilot project to provide subsidized taxi rides for children with disabilities traveling to and from specialized schools in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Andijan, in a move to improve access to inclusive...
Journalism students create inclusive print and digital publications with full AI integration ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Graduate journalism students at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University have launched AI-Tamyz, the country’s first Kazakh-language scientific and educational newspaper generated using artificial intelligence. The publication, ...
Government to fund health insurance for jobless citizens as parliament debates oversight of medical insurance fund ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan’s government has approved plans to extend compulsory health insurance coverage to more than one million unemployed and vulnerable citizens starting in 2026, in a major policy shift aimed at b...
New law aims to protect public health, especially among youth, as regional momentum against e-cigarettes grows TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan’s Senate has approved a landmark law banning the circulation of electronic cigarettes and other nicotine delivery devices, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to curb tobacco us...
Program aims to promote intercultural understanding, community connection through direct dialogue, interaction CANBERRA, Australia (MNTV) – The Australia-Indonesia Institute has started taking applications for Australia-Indonesia Muslim Exchange Program (AIMEP) 2025, reports Australian Muslims Times. The AIMEP is a unique opportunity for young...
Pakistan accuses regional adversaries of sponsoring terror attack on Jaffar Express that left dozens dead ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Pakistan has informed the United Nations that it possesses “credible evidence” indicating external involvement by regional adversaries in the March 11 hijacking of the Jaffar Express train, according to a state...
