Tajkistan

17:31, february 9, 2024

ECONOMY

EU extends a first tranche of €4 million to Tajikistan to help accelerating priority reform actions

The European Union (EU) upgrades its long-term assistance program in Tajikistan assisting the national reforms on technical and vocational education, training as well as employment by introducing a

16:59, february 9, 2024

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s exports reportedly rose more than 14 percent last year

In 2023, Tajikistan’s exports amounted to 2.4488 billion US dollars, which is 14.

16:16, february 9, 2024

POLITICS

Afghan Consulate in Khorog facilitates operations of marketplaces for cross-border trade, says Tajik official

The presence and activities of the Taliban Movement’s Consul in Khorog (Tajikistan’s Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO) are aimed at proper operation of marketplace for the

15:39, february 9, 2024

ECONOMY

Rehabilitation of the Qala Khumb – Vanj – Rushan border road expected to be completed by the end of this year

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim revealed on February 8 that rehabilitation of the Qala Khumb – Vanj – Rushan border section

15:03, february 9, 2024

ECONOMY

The term of buyback of OJSC Sangtuda shares extended again

The government has extended the term of buyback of shares of the liquidated Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Sangtuda until the end of this year, an official source within Amonatbonk

11:48, february 9, 2024

SOCIETY

Parents of students of Dushanbe’s school punished for their “humorous” congratulation of their classmate

An incident in one of schools in Dushanbe has led punishment of parents of students and teachers The Dushanbe Police Directorate press service says the check began after appearance of a video

11:07, february 9, 2024

POLITICS

Emomali Rahmon has phone talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart to discuss cooperation

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday had phone talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

11:04, february 9, 2024

TAJKISTAN

30 cold weapons confiscated from minors and youth in Dushanbe last month

30 cold weapons were confiscated from minors and youth in Dushanbe in an operation, dubbed “Knife”, which was conducted by police officer in January, according to the Interior

10:04, february 9, 2024

ECONOMY

Tajikistan refrains from signing MoU on development of Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor

Tajikistan has reportedly refrained from signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on development of transport corridor that would link Europe and Central Asia bypassing Russia.

09:20, february 9, 2024

SOCIETY

AKF, GIZ announce grant winners for implementation of the climate-smart projects

The Aga Khan Foundation Tajikistan (AKF Tajikistan) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on February 8 announced the winners selected to receive grant from the

16:40, february 8, 2024

SOCIETY

The number of Tajikistanis performing Hajj and Umrah increasing

Representatives of the Committee on Religion, Regulation of Traditions, Celebrations, and Ceremonies (CRA) under the Government of Tajikistan note that the number of Tajikistanis performing the Hajj

15:25, february 8, 2024

SECURITY

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan agreed upon 90 percent of common border

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have reportedly agreed upon of 90 percent of previously contested territory.

10:58, february 8, 2024

ECONOMY

Antimonopoly official gives reasons causing rise in electricity rates in Tajikistan

The First Deputy Head of the Antimonopoly Service (Service) under the Government of Tajikistan Nourali Qurbonzoda claims that the rise in electricity rates in Tajikistan has resulted from increasing

10:07, february 8, 2024

POWER

President continues shaking up officials

President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, replaced a number of government officials yesterday, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

09:46, february 8, 2024

TAJKISTAN

President Эмомали shakes up anticorruption officers

President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government of Tajikistan, has introduced a number of staff changes to the anticorruption agency.

09:14, february 8, 2024

ECONOMY

EDB expected to extend US$100 million to Tajikistan’s private airline to purchase two Boeings

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) says it is working to extend 100 million US dollars to Somon Air two acquire to Boeing 737 aircraft.

16:58, february 7, 2024

LAW-ORDER

Top managers of Sipar Сom housebuilder face tax evasion charge

Criminal proceedings have been instituted against director and chief accountant of Sipar Com housebuilder, who are charged with evading paying taxes in the amount of more than 13 million somonis

16:19, february 7, 2024

INCIDENTS

Three killed, two others injured in Roudaki traffic accident

Three people were killed and two others injured on February 5 as a car crashed into a road curb in Roudaki district. The Interior Ministry’s website says the accident took place at 4:20 pm.

15:47, february 7, 2024

SOCIETY

How does the current pension increase announced in Tajikistan differ from the last year’s one?

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the deputy head of the Agency for Social Insurance and Pensions (Agency) under the Government of Tajikistan, Alamkhon Naimi, said the basic

11:16, february 7, 2024

ECONOMY

Top Kyrgyz diplomat visits the construction site of Roghun power plant

While on his working visit to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev on February 5 toured the construction site of the Roghun hydropower plant.

16:47, february 6, 2024

ECONOMY

Drivers should tighten their belts as a car-scrapping tax introduced in Tajikistan

Drivers are concerned over the levy on car recycling in Tajikistan. Experts believe that the main purpose of the fee is to replenish the budget.

15:27, february 6, 2024

SOCIETY

This year, Dushanbe will host main festive celebration dedicated to Navrouz

This year, the main festive celebrations dedicated to Navrouz will take place in Dushanbe.

15:10, february 6, 2024

LAW-ORDER

Three police officers and one border guard officer detained on suspicion of drug trafficking arrested

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, representative of the Drug Control Agency (DCA) under the President of Tajikistan, Muqbilsho Muyassar, revealed on February 5 that three

12:18, february 6, 2024

SOCIETY

Newborn quadruplets discharged from maternity house, but their parents do not have their own home

The newborn quadruplets discharged from maternity house in Dushanbe, but their parents do not have their own home here.

11:37, february 6, 2024

ECONOMY

Afghanistan reportedly fully pays off its debts to Tajikistan for power delivered to date

Tajikistan may not recognize the Taliban government of neighboring Afghanistan, but the two countries are starting to cooperate better on trading electricity.

10:28, february 6, 2024

SECURITY

The volume of seized narcotic drugs increases in Tajikistan

Last year, Tajikistan’s power-wielding structures sized a total of 5.2 tons of narcotic drugs, which is 5.

17:42, february 5, 2024

ECONOMY

More than 28,300 facilities expected to be built in Tajikistan by the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan’s independence

28,348 facilities will be built in the country by the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan’s independence, which will be celebrated on September 9, 2026, the head of the Committee for Architecture

17:09, february 5, 2024

POLITICS

Tajik, Kyrgyz top diplomats meet in Dushanbe to discuss bilateral relations and border delineation issues

Tajik MFA information department Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev arrived in Dushanbe on February 4.

16:43, february 5, 2024

TAJKISTAN

Tajik president receives Kyrgyz foreign minister to discuss cooperation

On Monday February 5, President Emomali Rahmon received Kyrgyz Foreign minister Jeenbek Kulubayev, who arrived in Tajikistan on an official visit.

16:09, february 5, 2024

POWER

Rustam Emomali increasingly becomes Tajikistan’s face on the international arena

President Emomali Rahmon’s son, Rustam Emomali, who is Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon also Mayor of Dushanbe, has increasingly become Tajikistan’s face on the international arena.