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DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan’s top court has opened the door to revisiting past convictions that punished citizens for social media interactions such as “likes” and reposts, signaling a major shift in the country’s stance on digital freedom. The announcement was made by Supreme Court Chairman Rustam Mirzozoda during a press confere...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV)— In a major push to expand its tourism sector, Kyrgyzstan is set to build its first-ever international-standard theme park near the city of Tokmok in the Chüy Region. The ambitious project will be developed in collaboration with the U.S.-based design firm IdeAttack Inc., known for its work on world-renowned parks acr...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has successfully completed a pilot test of Chinese satellite internet technology, marking a key step in the country’s broader plan to expand digital connectivity across education, health, and infrastructure sectors. The trial was conducted in the Almaty region in cooperation with Shanghai SpaceSail, a Chi...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan will phase out paper-based student records in its schools starting in the 2025–2026 academic year, marking a significant step toward nationwide digitalization of the education system. The move, announced by Deputy Minister of Education Lira Samykbaeva at a recent education forum, includes the complete di...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A group of around 600 Afghan investors has come together to launch a major commercial township project on the outskirts of Kabul, signaling renewed business confidence amid what officials describe as improved security and stability. The development, located in District 22 of Kabul, will span 200 acres and involve a ...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has approved a $5 billion investment project to develop a large all-season resort in the Bostanlyk district of the Tashkent region as part of its strategy to expand tourism and infrastructure in the country’s mountainous northeast. The resort, called Sea Breeze Uzbekistan, will be developed by Azerbaija...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Tajikistan’s national kurash team delivered a strong performance at the Asian Kurash Championship held in South Korea, securing eight medals across three age categories in a continental display of skill and strength. According to the Kurash Federation of Tajikistan, the country was represented by 11 athletes who competed...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Central Asia has achieved one of the sharpest reductions in undernourishment globally over the past two decades, according to a new report by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Yet despite this progress, millions in the region remain unable to access a nutritious diet. Between 2005 and 202...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghanistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water has signed a $10 billion agreement with a domestic private company to develop large-scale power projects aimed at producing 10,000 megawatts of electricity over the next decade. According to ToloNews, the deal is seen by Afghan officials as a major step toward addressing th...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — More than 1,400 ancient artifacts have been unearthed at the Mes Aynak copper mining site in central Afghanistan, as excavation work resumes at one of the country’s most significant mineral reserves. According to Pajhwok Afghan News, the Ministry of Information and Culture confirmed that 1,430 items were recovered f...
