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New collection of verses by Sardor Rahdor in Shughni-Rushani language presented in Dushanbe

A new collection of verses in Shughni-Rushani language by known Tajik poet and journalist Sardor Rahdor (Dilbovarov) has been presented in Dushanbe.

11:13, november 7, 2017

Tajik capital hosts congress of the CIS Road Authorities

Tajik capital will host a number of events of the road authorities of the CIS member nations this week, namely, a congress of the CIS Road Authorities, a session of the CIS Intergovernmental Council

10:29, november 7, 2017

SECURITY

85 newly-fledged warrant officers join Tajik border troops

Eighty-five servicemen have finished special warrant officers’ courses at the Training Center of the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS).

10:10, november 7, 2017

CIS Heads of Government Council session in Tashkent results in signing of a package of documents

A session of the CIS Council of Heads of Government that took place in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, on November 3 has resulted in signing of a number of documents.

09:54, november 7, 2017

Ayni Park reopens after renovation

The Park named after Sadriddin Ayni, a leading figure in Soviet-era Tajik literature, reopened yesterday after renovation.

09:26, november 7, 2017

POWER

President congratulates Tajikistanis on Constitutional Day

President Emomali Rahmon on November 6 congratulated nationals of Tajikistan on the Constitutional Day.

17:38, november 3, 2017

WORLD

His Highness the Aga Khan receives Asia Society’s Game Changer Lifetime Achievement Award

His Highness the Aga Khan on November 1 received the Asia Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award - the Society’s most esteemed - at the organization’s Game Changer Award ceremony in

17:24, november 3, 2017

Tajik president and Tajik grand mufti listed in this year’s edition of The Muslim 500

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Head of Tajikistan’s Shuroi of Ulamo (Council of Ulama -- an Islamic council that issues fatwas (religious rulings) and religious guidance to Islamic

16:21, november 3, 2017

Tajikistan interested in completion of construction of TAT rail line

Tajikistan is interested in implementation of the regional railway project that will connect Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

15:54, november 3, 2017

Migrant remittance flows into Tajikistan reportedly increase by 18 percent

Over the first three quarters of this year, migrant remittance flows into Tajikistan have reportedly increased by 18 percent.

15:23, november 3, 2017

The 6th EU – Tajikistan Parliamentary Cooperation Committee meeting held in Dushanbe

The Central Asia Delegation of the European Parliament has arrived in Dushanbe for the 6th meeting of the EU–Tajikistan Parliamentary Cooperation Committee.

13:47, november 3, 2017

Nazif Shahrani on Greater Central Asia, regional integration and stability

The Central Asian Analytical Network (CAAN) has published an interview with Nazif Shahrani, Anthropology professor at the Indiana University.

11:49, november 3, 2017

Tajik PM meets with Uzbek president in Tashkent to discuss cooperation

Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda, who is currently in Tashkent to attend a session of the CIS Council of Heads of Government, yesterday held talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

11:36, november 3, 2017

Imam-khatibs graduating from foreign religious schools to be dismissed; grand mufti saves his position

By order issued by the Committee on Religious Affairs (CRA) under the Government of Tajikistan all imam-khatibs (the leader of prayers in the mosque) who studied in foreign religious schools

10:44, november 3, 2017

Tajik central bank not against opening of branches of Middle East’s Islamic banks in Tajikistan

Tajik authorities are not against opening of branches of leading Islamic banks of Middle East, in particular Qatari banks, in the country.

10:17, november 3, 2017

Tajikistan land market expected to become more accessible and transparent

A conference to discuss development of use of land rights in Tajikistan was held in Dushanbe yesterday.

17:23, november 2, 2017

Tajikistan, Turkmenistan plan to organize regular air communication

Tajikistan and Turkmenistan plan to promote implementation of transportation projects in order to ensure further development of a two-way trade.

16:54, november 2, 2017

Tajikistan, Turkmenistan sign strategic partnership agreement

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon today discussed here state and prospects of further expansion of bilateral cooperation between their

16:04, november 2, 2017

Russian air carrier loses permit to operate flights to Tajikistan

Russia’s Yamal Airlines has lost permit to operate flights to Tajikistan from Zhukovsky Airport as it has failed to operate flights during the season for which the permit was issued, Russia/s

15:40, november 2, 2017

POWER

Dushanbe mayor’s office organizes horse race on the occasion of Constitution Day

The Dushanbe mayor’s office is organizing a horse race on the occasion of Constitution Day, which is marked in Tajikistan on November 6.

15:10, november 2, 2017

LAW-ORDER

Resident of Sughd gets jail term of six years for propagating ideas of the Salafi Group

The 27-year-old resident of the Zafarobod district (Sughd province) Samandar Qalandarov has got a lengthy jail term for membership in the outlawed Salafi Group.

14:46, november 2, 2017

LAW-ORDER

He has traveled to Russia for seasonal work by has fallen into a trap of Islamist recruiters

The Sughd regional court has upheld the Khujand city court’s verdict against the 21-year-old resident of the Isfara district Safroniddin Shomurodov, who is charged with propagating ideas of the

13:58, november 2, 2017

CENTRAL ASIA

Why are Uzbek names more associated with terrorism attacks of late?

An article Why Are Uzbeks So Often Linked To Terrorist Attacks?

11:36, november 2, 2017

Tajik Hydromet announces dust storm warning

A dust storm warning has been announced in Tajikistan, Tajikistan’s Hydrometeorological Service (Hydromet) said on November 2.

11:24, november 2, 2017

Tajik, Turkmen foreign ministers discuss cooperation

Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Aslov met with his Turkmen counterpart Rashid Meredov here yesterday to discuss preparations for an official visit of Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to

11:10, november 2, 2017

Expert at Tajik think tank outlines extremism-prone regions of Tajikistan

An expert at the Tajik state-run think tank has outlined regions of Tajikistan, where residents are reportedly more prone to extremist moods.

10:31, november 2, 2017

SECURITY

Situation along Central Asian nation’s borders with Afghanistan reportedly remains extremely tense

The Coordination Service of CIS Council of Border Troops Commanders assess the current situation along Central Asia’s borders as extremely tense.

09:50, november 2, 2017

U.S. Embassy announces competition for Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2018-2019

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe announces an open competition for the 2018-2019 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD).

09:40, november 2, 2017