Central Asia

Tashkent Sees Astana as Possible Ally on Water

Government Short of Cash to Build Free Trade Zones

Hopes are being placed in two free economic zones in the north and south of Tajikistan, but the government is short of cash to put them into operation.

Experts Prescribe Strict Diet for Tajik Economy

Economists say Tajikistan should focus more on building up manufacturing and rely less on exporting raw commodities.

Uzbek Business Forum Coincides with Investment Drive

Turkmen Leader to Keep Lid on Democracy

Turkmen to Recognise Russian Diplomas at Last

Uzbek State Faces Influx of Returning Migrants

Cautious Welcome for Islamic Banking

Under new rules approved late last month, banks in Kyrgyzstan can run their operations according to Islamic financial principles if they want to.

Outrage at Jail Term for Karakalpak Eco-Official

No Legal Rights for Second Wives

Women who enter into Muslim marriages as second or third wives have no rights to property under Tajikistan’s secular laws, which do not allow polygamy.</p><p>