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World Bank supports Roghun HPP to improve access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity in Tajikistan

On Tuesday December 17, the World Bank approved a $350 million International Development Association (IDA) grant as part of the first phase of a program to help Tajikistan finance the completion

09:36, december 19, 2024

POWER

Emomali Rahmon again reelected to head the country’s ruling party

Chaired by President Emomali Rahmon, the 15th congress of the ruling People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT) was held in Kokhi Borbad complex in Dushanbe on December 18.

09:17, december 19, 2024

Four children poisoned by carbon monoxide in Sughd’s Shahriston district, two dead

In the Sughd province, two children died, and two others are in critical condition after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning.

16:42, december 18, 2024

Central Asia: over 218,000 people gained citizenship in 10 years through UN initiatives

After living on the margins of society for most of their lives, nearly 220,000 people have been granted nationality by Central Asian states over the past decade, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) says .

15:11, december 18, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Tragedy in Uzbekistan Zoo: escaped lions maul caretaker

Three lions escaped their enclosure and killed a 44-year-old caretaker at Lion Park in Krasnogorsk, Parkent district, Tashkent region. Podrobno.

14:58, december 18, 2024

ADB pledges continued support for Tajikistan's energy projects

On Wednesday December 17, Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, met with Mr.

14:40, december 18, 2024

Uzbek citizen detained for alleged involvement in Russian general’s murder

The Russian Investigative Committee announced the detention of a suspect in the Moscow terrorist attack that killed Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov and his aide, Ilya Polikarpov, on December 17,

14:21, december 18, 2024

The migrant of 2024: collective punishment from “big brother”

On International Migrant Day, which is marked on December 18, Tajik political analyst Muhammad Shamsuddinov shared his perspective on whether friendly relations can exist amid discrimination against

11:00, december 18, 2024

POWER

Sughd governor meets public activists in Konibodom amid series of mysterious murders in the area

Following a string of brutal murders that shocked the city of Konibodom, Sughd Governor Rajabboy Ahmadzoda yesterday met with local activists, public representatives, and officials from law

10:34, december 18, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan introduces "mahalla bankers" to support entrepreneurs

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved the creation of "mahalla bankers," a new initiative to assist budding entrepreneurs.

10:15, december 18, 2024

SECURITY

Tajikistan calls for glacier protection amid global fight against desertification

The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2 to December

09:33, december 18, 2024

LAW-ORDER

Man from Istaravshan accused of driving his wife to suicide

A court in the northern city of Istaravshan has instituted criminal proceedings against local 26-year-old man, who is charged with driving his wife to suicide.

09:29, december 18, 2024

Tajikistan increases grain imports from Kazakhstan: over 1 million tons in 10 months

Over the first 10 months of this year, Tajikistan has imported over 1 million tons of grain from Kazakhstan, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry

17:01, december 17, 2024

Water scarcity and management failures leads to loss of arable land in Tajikistan

CABAR.asia says the problem of land falling out of crop rotation has become increasingly acute in Tajikistan’s agricultural regions in recent years.

15:56, december 17, 2024

New ADB Country Director for Tajikistan appointed

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Ko Sakamoto as its new Country Director for Tajikistan.

15:40, december 17, 2024

Afghan refugee crisis: calls to prevent forcible return of Afghan refugees from Tajikistan to Afghanistan

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reportedly held a meeting with a representative of Tajikistan in Geneva, urging the country to prevent the deportation of Afghan migrants to Afghanistan,

15:23, december 17, 2024

Power rationing introduced in GBAO for the first time in recent years

Electricity rationing has been introduced in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) for the first time in recent years.

14:01, december 17, 2024

EU adopts 15th sanctions package against Russia

The European Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the 15th sanctions package imposed on Russia on December 16.

10:52, december 17, 2024

Natural disasters claim the lives of 17 Tajik citizens since the beginning of the year

Over the first eleven months of this year, 636 dangerous natural disasters have occurred in Tajikistan, according the country’s Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

10:42, december 17, 2024

A new app in Tajikistan helps tourists explore the country

Tajikistan’s Committee for Tourism Development has introduced the Tajikistan Tourist Map mobile application to assist foreigners, the Committee’s press service says.

10:23, december 17, 2024

‘When the state falls into the hands of terrorists, any position loses its meaning,’ states Bashar al-Assad

Syria's Bashar al-Assad issued his first statement since being toppled from power, saying he was evacuated to Russia from the Khmeimim base on December 8 as it came under drone attack, after

09:26, december 17, 2024

Tajik authorities announce tax breaks for 2025

In 2025, tax incentives will be provided under 17 provisions outlined in the "Law on the State Budget of Tajikistan for 2025.

16:20, december 16, 2024

The great leader Haydar Aliyev

December 12 is the memorial day of the great leader, the architect and founder of the modern independent state of Azerbaijan, who has a unique place in world political history.

16:14, december 16, 2024

Dushanbe ranks 216th among 241 cities in terms of expatriates' quality of life

Zurich tops the 2024 global ranking of cities for expatriates' quality of life, while Dushanbe ranked 216th out of 241 cities, according to Mercer’s city rankings .

15:54, december 16, 2024

INCIDENTS

Bodies of four more family members found in Kanibodom

On the night of December 15–16, in the village of Hisorak (formerly Qurgoncha), which is subordinate to the northern city of in Kanibodom, the bodies of four more individuals were discovered,

15:20, december 16, 2024

Emomali Rahmon reelected head of Tajikistan’s NOC, and his son reelected to head TFF

President Emomali Rahmon has been unanimously reelected as head of Tajikistan's National Olympic Committee (NOC), with his candidacy supported by 30 sports federations.

15:09, december 16, 2024

The Presidential Reserve Fund to receive more than 685.680 million somonis in 2025

The Presidential Reserve Fund of Tajikistan is set to receive 685.686 million somonis (approximately US$63 million) from the 2025 state budget.

14:45, december 16, 2024

POWER

Parliamentary silence: why Tajik MPs have stopped communicating with the media

It is becoming increasingly difficult to get opinions from members of Tajikistan’s parliament on socially significant issues.

11:24, december 16, 2024