World Bank said that about 250,000 people living along the Yenikend-Bilasuvar road would benefit from upgraded road infrastructure, as well as improved economic opportunities and easier access to essential service facilities.

As the only woman in Tajikistan who runs a bank, Sodiqova’s story inspires many young Tajik women to become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses.

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 12 percent year-on-year in January-August after contracting 5.6 percent in the same period last year.

The state budget's updated draft for 2022 projects revenues at 26.816 billion manats ($15.774 billion) and expenses - at 29.879 billion manats.

The loans of the business entities in foreign currency, up to $1 million, will be converted into national currency by Uzbek commercial banks.