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16:47, february 28, 2017

ECONOMY

Tajikistan takes measures to improve qualifications for its citizens entering Russia’s labor market

During Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Tajikistan, an agreement between the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan and the Ministry of Labor and

15:59, february 28, 2017

POLITICS

Tajik experts about Russian president’s visit to Tajikistan

Tajik experts assess the results of Russian president’s visit to Tajikistan differently.

15:03, february 28, 2017

POLITICS

Tajik, Russian presidents have phone conversation with their Turkmen counterpart

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Russian leader Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with their Turkmen counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov February today morning before Putin’s

14:34, february 28, 2017

ECONOMY

ADB: Asia infrastructure needs exceed $1.7 trillion per year, double previous estimates

A new flagship report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Meeting Asia’s Infrastructure Needs , notes that infrastructure needs in developing Asia and the Pacific will exceed $22.

11:45, february 28, 2017

SECURITY

Russia to help Tajikistan bolster security along its common border with Afghanistan

Dushanbe and Moscow have agreed to step up efforts to bolster security along Tajikistan’s common border with Afghanistan.

11:22, february 28, 2017

POLITICS

Tajikistan, Russia sign six new cooperation documents

Tajikistan-Russian intergovernmental negotiations that took place in Dushanbe yesterday resulted in signing of six cooperation documents.

11:01, february 28, 2017

SECURITY

Putin appreciates Rahmon’s support for activity of Russian military base in Tajikistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appreciated Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon’s support for activity of the Russian military base deployed in Tajikistan.

10:45, february 28, 2017

POLITICS

Russia has been and remains Tajikistan’s strategic partner in all spheres, says Tajik leader

Russia played an important role in the process of reestablishing peace and accord in Tajikistan and made a significant contribution to socioeconomic development of the country and strengthening of

10:16, february 28, 2017

POLITICS

Putin bestows Russia’s Order of Alexander Nevsky on Rahmon

Visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday bestowed Russia’s Order of Alexander Nevsky on Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.

16:36, february 27, 2017

ECONOMY

Pakistan set to host regional economic conference on March 1

Pakistan is scheduled to host a multination conference in Islamabad this week aimed at increasing cooperation between regional countries in areas such as trade, energy, tourism and economic growth,.

16:10, february 27, 2017

ECONOMY

The long-awaited regular flight between Dushanbe and Tashkent reportedly postponed until early April

Uzbekistan’s national air carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, is expected to operate the first regular flight from Tashkent to Dushanbe on April 4, 2017.

15:11, february 27, 2017

POWER

President’s son nominated for Dushanbe’s legislature

The 29-year old son of Tajikistan’s president has been nominated for Dushanbe’s local parliament (Majlis).

14:58, february 27, 2017

WORLD

Iranian film wins Oscar for best foreign language film

The Salesman , a film by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, has won the Oscar for the best foreign-language picture at the Academy Awards ceremony.

11:37, february 27, 2017

INCIDENTS

Russian combat engineers help clear Dushanbe-Khujand highway of snow

Combat engineers of the Russian military base deployed in Tajikistan are helping clearing the highway connecting Dushanbe and Khujand, Tajikistan’s second largest city, Colonel Yaroslav

11:15, february 27, 2017

SOCIETY

Lawmakers propose amendments to the law on national traditions and rituals

Tajik lawmakers have proposed amendments to the country’s Law on Observing National Traditions and Rituals that regulates private celebrations.

10:27, february 27, 2017

ECONOMY

Tajik national air carrier resumes flights to China’s capital

Tajik national air carrier, Tajik Air, has resumed fights to China’s capital, Beijing.

10:11, february 27, 2017

SOCIETY

Tree planting ceremony marks ADB's 50th anniversary celebration in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM) has planted 50 trees along the Dushanbe-Uzbekistan border road in the Shahrinav District of Tajikistan as part of the

16:49, february 24, 2017

ECONOMY

NBT withdraws licenses of two bailed-out banks

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has withdrawn licenses from two bailed-out banks -- Tajprombank (Tajik Joint-Stock Commercial Industrial Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and Fononbank.

16:17, february 24, 2017

ECONOMY

Migrant remittances from Russia equal to one-third of Tajikistan’s GDP, says Russian official

Citing Russian presidential aide, Russia’s RIA Novosti agency reports Tajik nationals last year sent nearly 2 billion U.S.

15:18, february 24, 2017

TAJKISTAN

Putin will bestow Russia’s Order of Alexander Nevsky on Rahmon

During his official visit to Tajikistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin will bestow Russia’s Order of Alexander Nevsky on Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.

14:59, february 24, 2017

ECONOMY

Tajik Air resumes flights to Khorog

Tajik national air carrier, Tajik Air, plans to resume domestic flights en route Dushanbe – Khorog – Dushanbe soon.

14:40, february 24, 2017

POWER

CCER sets date for parliamentary by-elections

The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) has set April 23 as the date for by-elections to both chambers of the parliament. Ms.

17:24, february 23, 2017

ECONOMY

Tajik central bank plans to establish consultative council for Islamic banking services

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) plans to establish the Consultative Council for Islamic Banking Services.

16:32, february 23, 2017

INCIDENTS

Search operation for three persons buried by avalanche last week under way

A search operation for three persons who were buried by an avalanche in the Varzob district last Friday is under way.

15:59, february 23, 2017

ECONOMY

Dushanbe-Tashkent flight canceled again

A flight between Dushanbe and Tashkent scheduled for February 23 has not taken place.

15:10, february 23, 2017

TAJKISTAN

Afghan national arrested for synthetic drug smuggling attempt

Afghan national has been arrested for trying to smuggle a large amount of synthetic drug into Tajikistan.

14:45, february 23, 2017

ECONOMY

Refueling stations in Dushanbe running out of fuel

Problems of traffic along the highway connecting the Tajik northern city of Khujand and Dushanbe has led to increase in prices for liquefied gas and gasoline in the Tajik capital.

11:48, february 23, 2017

ECONOMY

Somon Air representatives fly to Tashkent today to discuss return of regular flights

Representatives of Tajikistan’s privately owned airline, Somon Air, are flying to Tashkent today to discuss the return of regular civilian passenger flights from Dushanbe to Tashkent.

10:57, february 23, 2017

POLITICS

Rahmon and Putin expected to discuss the presence of Russian military base in Tajikistan

Citing Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov, Russian RIA Novosti agency reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will exchange views on the presence of the

10:27, february 23, 2017

INCIDENTS

11-year-old boy killed by avalanche in eastern Tajikistan

An eleven-year-old boy has been killed by an avalanche in Sangvor (formerly Tavildara) district in Rasht Valley (eastern Tajikistan), according to the press center of the Committee on Emergency