Tajkistan

Company registered in Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai expected to build tobacco factory in Tajikistan

Oxus Interasia FZCO (Free Zone Company) plans to build a tobacco factory in the Tajik southern province of Khatlon.

15:26, march 17, 2023

451,200 doses of Janssen COVID-19 vaccine airlifted to Dushanbe airport on March 16

451,200 doses of Janssen COVID-19 vaccine were airlifted to Dushanbe International Airport on March16.

14:36, march 17, 2023

More than 2,413 tons of humanitarian aid delivered to Tajikistan in January-February this year

Over the first two months of this year, twenty-three countries of the world provided 6.730.5 million US dollars’ worth of 2,413.

11:07, march 17, 2023

Tajikistan earns more than US$6.8 million from Jan-Feb electricity exports

Over the first two months of this year, Tajikistan has earned more than 6.8 million U.S. dollars from the electricity exports, which is nearly 32 percent, or 1.

10:44, march 17, 2023

Inflation in Tajikistan’s consumer goods sector for January-February this year estimated at 0.9 percent

In January-February this year, inflation in Tajikistan’s consumer goods has stood at 0.9 percent, which is 0.

10:23, march 17, 2023

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at little more than 1 billion US dollars in January-February

Over the first two months of this year, Tajikistan’s external trade turnover amounted to 1.018.4 billion U.S. dollars, which is 10.9 percent, or 124.

17:05, march 16, 2023

Power rationing partially lifted in Tajikistan

A power rationing that was reintroduced in Tajikistan on February has been partially lifted.

16:18, march 16, 2023

Representatives of business communities of Tajikistan and UK to meet in London to discuss cooperation

Representatives of business communities of Tajikistan and the United Kingdom are expected to meet in London in late March to discuss trade and economic cooperation.

15:39, march 16, 2023

ITC introduces corporate social responsibility in the Tajik textile and clothing sector

The International Trade Centre (ITC) raises the attention of the Tajik textile industry stakeholders to the corporate social responsibility according to the International Standard Organization (ISO)

15:09, march 16, 2023

SECURITY

A week-long round of Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border talks concludes in Dushanbe

A week-long meeting of working topographic groups of the government delegations of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan that was held in Dushanbe from March 10 through March 16 resulted in signing of a

14:45, march 16, 2023

This year the contribution for zakat for Tajik Muslims having annual income of TJS32,000 set at TJS800

This year, Shuroi Ulamo (Council of Ulema – Tajikistan’s highest Islamic institution) has set the contribution for zakat for Muslims having annual income of no less than 32,000 somonis

14:39, march 16, 2023

This year, the holy month of Ramadan will start in Tajikistan on March 23

This year, the holy month of Ramadan will start in Tajikistan on March 23, according to the Committee on Religious Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan (CRA).

14:09, march 16, 2023

Tajik opposition activist detained in Belarus, faces extradition

Tajik opposition activist Nizomiddin Nasriddinov was detained in Belarus -- at Dushanbe's request -- while entering the country in early January and will be extradited to Tajikistan, where he may

11:37, march 16, 2023

Dushanbe starts preparations for hosting the Consultative Meeting of Central Asian heads of state

Dushanbe began to prepare for hosting the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia.

10:59, march 16, 2023

POWER

President signs laws aimed at promoting development of electronic document management in Tajikistan

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday signed a number of laws, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

10:39, march 16, 2023

UNHCR launches new appeal for Afghan refugees and hosts, urging partners to stay the course

On Tuesday March 14, the UN refugee Agency, UNHCR, and humanitarian partners launched a response plan to support 7.9 million people: 5.2 million Afghans – including refugees, as well as 2.

09:45, march 16, 2023

AKDN in Tajikistan discusses the development of relations and cooperation with Portugal and Turkiye

Qozidavlat Qoimdodov had a courtesy meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Portugal to Tajikistan H.E. Mrs. Maria Madalena Lobu Carvalho Fisher.

15:58, march 15, 2023

LAW-ORDER

Killer of a 5-year-old Tajik girl in Moscow oblast sentenced to 24 years in prison

A killer of a 5-year-old Tajik girl Huvaido Tillozoda in Moscow oblast has got a lengthy jail term.

15:02, march 15, 2023

Tajikistan-Russia joint venture for the production of fuels and lubricants to be launched in Tajikistan

On Monday March 13, a delegation of Tajik entrepreneurs met in the Russian city Lipetsk with senior representatives of Russian company Forsazh LLC to discuss issues related to launching joint

14:27, march 15, 2023

Kyrgyzstan again advises its citizens to temporarily refrain from traveling to Tajikistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has again advised that Kyrgyz nationals temporarily refrain from travelling to Tajikistan as allegedly there are still travel restrictions imposed by the

11:59, march 15, 2023

Tajikistan welcomes restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has welcomed an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia on restoration of diplomatic relations between them, said in comments of the Tajik MFA.

11:00, march 15, 2023

Russia plans to extend the work patent term for labor migrants up to three years

Russian media reports say the Russian authorities plan to extend the work patent term for labor migrants up to three years Interfax notes that the Interior Ministry has agreed with the

10:15, march 15, 2023

INCIDENTS

One killed, four injured in Varzob traffic accident

One person was killed and at least four others were injured Sunday as Thursday as a truck went into oncoming traffic in Varzob district, the Interior Ministry’s official website reported on

09:30, march 15, 2023

AKAH, Tajik Committee for Environmental Protection organize tree planting event in Dushanbe

The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH)and the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan (CoEP) on March 11 organized a tree planting event in Dushanbe’s Victory

17:06, march 14, 2023

AKF, EU launch €16m program in Zarafshon Valley to protect natural resources and improve food security

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the European Union (EU) have launched a €16 million program to improve natural resource management and living conditions in Zarafshon Valley in

16:44, march 14, 2023

Cross-border market to be built at the Uzbek-Tajik border in Uzbekistan’s Fergana region

A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of a cross-border market at the Uzbek-Tajik border in Uzbekistan’s Fergana region took place on March 13.

16:19, march 14, 2023

Tajik state-run insurance company’s operating license extended for the next five years

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has extended the operating license of the state-run insurance company Tojiksughurta for the next five years Tajik financial regulator says

15:34, march 14, 2023

Outgoing Pakistani ambassador meets Tajik deputy foreign minister at the end of his tenure to Tajikistan

On Monday March 13, outgoing Pakistani Ambassador to Tajikistan Imran Haidar met here with Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister Farhod Sailim at the end of his tenure to Tajikistan.

11:20, march 14, 2023