Tajkistan

14:22, january 19, 2023

ECONOMY

Tajikistan, IDA sign four grant agreements totaling 116.5 million U.S. dollars

Tajikistan and the International Development Association (IDA) have signed four grant agreement totaling 116.5 million U.S. dollars.

11:39, january 19, 2023

ECONOMY

Tajikistan begins assembling push-button mobile phones

Tajikistan has been assembling a dual SIM push-button mobile phone for already a month The phone is assembled under the brand of Vira labeled “Made in Tajikistan”.

10:54, january 19, 2023

SOCIETY

Tajik Institute of Languages officially becomes International University

Tajik State Institute of Languages named after Sotim Ulughzoda has official become an International University.

10:28, january 19, 2023

INCIDENTS

Wife of regional official who committed suicide says her husband was under pressure

An official with the Directorate for Social and Protection and Pensions in Panjakent City of Sughd Province, Asadjon Bahromoov, was found hanged in his apartment on January 11.

09:41, january 19, 2023

SOCIETY

Former chairman of Yovon district elected to head Tajik ruling party’s organization for Khatlon province

Jamshed Saidzoda, who was relieved of his post of Chairman of Yovon District in Khatlon Province on January 11, yesterday was elected to head the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan

15:25, january 18, 2023

TAJKISTAN

Ukraine’s interior ministry leadership killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv

Media outlets, citing Ukrainian officials, say that at least 15 people including Ukraine's interior minister, other senior ministry officials and three children were killed on Wednesday

14:56, january 18, 2023

POLITICS

This year, border talks with Tajikistan will continue at a fast pace, says Kyrgyz foreign minister

AKIpress reported on January 18 that the Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubayev has said that 2022 was rather complex period of relations with Tajikistan. "September incident...

14:10, january 18, 2023

ECONOMY

New migration rules adopted by Kazakhstan affect labor migrants working in the country illegally

Kazakhstan has changed its entry rules for foreigners. The new rules, expected to come into force on January 27 this month, change the allowable period of immigrants' presence in Kazakhstan.

11:13, january 18, 2023

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at more than 7.309 US billion dollars last year

Last year, Tajikistan’s external trade turnover amounted to 7.309.5 billion U.S. dollars 4.2 billion U.S. dollars, which is 14.5 percent or 905.

09:57, january 18, 2023

SOCIETY

Tajikistan, Iran point out need for broader scientific cooperation

Head of Tajikistan’s National Academy of Sciences Farhod Rahimi yesterday met in Tehran with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vahid Haddadi-Asl.

16:30, january 17, 2023

ECONOMY

About 1 million foreign tourists reportedly visited Tajikistan last year

According to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, about 1 million foreign tourists visited Tajikistan last year year, which is 3.4 times more compared to 2021.

14:50, january 17, 2023

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s share in the EDB increases due to redistribution of the Bank’s charter capital

Tajikistan’s share in the Eurasian Development Bank has increased as part of the Russian-owned package of shares has been evenly distributed among other member nations of the Bank.

11:58, january 17, 2023

ECONOMY

Expenditures of Tajikistan’s 2023 budget exceed 38 billion somonis

Indicators of Tajikistan’s public budget for 2023 that was endorsed by Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament on December 1, 2022 reportedly reflect the economic

10:35, january 17, 2023

SOCIETY

Imam-khatib of the cathedral mosque in Vose district elected as the captain of local soccer team

Imam-khatib of the cathedral mosque in Vose district of Khatlon province, Sayidakram Sirojev, also known as Domullo Khol, has been elected as the captain of local soccer team “Hulbuk”,

10:05, january 17, 2023

ECONOMY

IMF calls the reasons for stable overfulfillment of Tajikistan’s public budget in 2022

A concluding statement made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission notes that strong growth continued in 2022, with minimal disruption from the war in Ukraine. After growing by 9.

16:58, january 16, 2023

SOCIETY

Tajik human rights lawyer highlighted in the Without Just Cause initiative launched by the Unite States

The United States Department of State has announced the launch of the Without Just Cause initiative, which seeks to raise international awareness of the plight of political prisoners and their

16:34, january 16, 2023

SOCIETY

Relatives of recently deceased sextuplets complain about the negligence of health workers

Relatives of recently deceased sextuplets have called prime minister’s hotline and complained about the negligence of health workers.

15:36, january 16, 2023

POWER

Rahmon extends condolences to the president of Nepal over deadly plane crash

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon extended his deepest condolences to the President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari over the sad loss of lives in a plane crash in Pokhara, Nepal, according to the Tajik

14:50, january 16, 2023

ECONOMY

Hydropower is the foundation of Tajikistan’s energy sector, says ADB report

A report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says CAREC countries can be split into several groups depending on their prevailing type of fuel and energy system background.

14:06, january 16, 2023

SOCIETY

By the year 2100, winter snow season in the Tian Shan mountains could be 40 percent shorter.

After Central Asians were walloped by winter last week, many may find it hard to worry about too little snow.

12:05, january 16, 2023

SOCIETY

Tajik killed in Ukraine was prisoner Russia pardoned

The body of Tajik national Bulbul Davlatshoyev, who was killed in Ukraine, was returned to Tajikistan.

10:42, january 16, 2023

SOCIETY

Winter holidays in Tajikistan extended again

The Ministry of Education and Science of Tajikistan has extended the winter holidays again, this time through to January 20.

16:51, january 13, 2023

ECONOMY

WB awards US$15 million in grant for the technical assistance for financing framework for Roghun HPP

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on January 12 approved US$15 million in grant financing from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Technical Assistance for

16:23, january 13, 2023

ECONOMY

WB awards grant to Tajikistan to support key reforms aimed at improving the business environment

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on January 12 approved US$50 million in grant financing from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Tajikistan Development Policy

15:59, january 13, 2023

ECONOMY

RR to TJS exchange rate significantly strengthens in recent days

The exchange rate of the Russian ruble (RR) against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), has significantly strengthened in recent days after a noticeable decline over the first ten days of

15:14, january 13, 2023

ECONOMY

Liquefied natural gas prices continue going down in Tajikistan

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have come down significantly in Tajikistan, except the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).

14:39, january 13, 2023

ECONOMY

More than TJS28 million to be allocated for implementation of pasture development program in Tajikistan

More than 28 million somonis (TJS) will be allocated for implementation of the pasture development program in Tajikistan. Of this amount, 3.

11:30, january 13, 2023

LAW-ORDER

Criminal proceedings instituted against one of three policemen detained over the death of Kulob resident

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , says criminal proceedings have bene instituted against one of three policemen detained over the death of Kulob resident

10:41, january 13, 2023

LAW-ORDER

Drug ringleader detained in Dushanbe; more than 92 kilos of opium extracted from cache

An operation conducted by Dushanbe police has reportedly led to arrest of a drug ringleader connected to Afghan drug dealers.

10:06, january 13, 2023

ECONOMY

Tajkistan

Tajikistan, IDA sign four grant agreements totaling 116.5 million U.S. dollars

Tajikistan and the International Development Association (IDA) have signed four grant agreement totaling 116.5 million U.S. dollars.

Tajikistan begins assembling push-button mobile phones

Tajikistan has been assembling a dual SIM push-button mobile phone for already a month The phone is assembled under the brand of Vira labeled “Made in Tajikistan”.

Tajik Institute of Languages officially becomes International University

Tajik State Institute of Languages named after Sotim Ulughzoda has official become an International University.

Wife of regional official who committed suicide says her husband was under pressure

An official with the Directorate for Social and Protection and Pensions in Panjakent City of Sughd Province, Asadjon Bahromoov, was found hanged in his apartment on January 11.

Former chairman of Yovon district elected to head Tajik ruling party’s organization for Khatlon province

Jamshed Saidzoda, who was relieved of his post of Chairman of Yovon District in Khatlon Province on January 11, yesterday was elected to head the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan

Ukraine’s interior ministry leadership killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv

Media outlets, citing Ukrainian officials, say that at least 15 people including Ukraine's interior minister, other senior ministry officials and three children were killed on Wednesday

This year, border talks with Tajikistan will continue at a fast pace, says Kyrgyz foreign minister

AKIpress reported on January 18 that the Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubayev has said that 2022 was rather complex period of relations with Tajikistan. "September incident...

New migration rules adopted by Kazakhstan affect labor migrants working in the country illegally

Kazakhstan has changed its entry rules for foreigners. The new rules, expected to come into force on January 27 this month, change the allowable period of immigrants' presence in Kazakhstan.

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at more than 7.309 US billion dollars last year

Last year, Tajikistan’s external trade turnover amounted to 7.309.5 billion U.S. dollars 4.2 billion U.S. dollars, which is 14.5 percent or 905.

Tajikistan, Iran point out need for broader scientific cooperation

Head of Tajikistan’s National Academy of Sciences Farhod Rahimi yesterday met in Tehran with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vahid Haddadi-Asl.

About 1 million foreign tourists reportedly visited Tajikistan last year

According to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, about 1 million foreign tourists visited Tajikistan last year year, which is 3.4 times more compared to 2021.

Tajikistan’s share in the EDB increases due to redistribution of the Bank’s charter capital

Tajikistan’s share in the Eurasian Development Bank has increased as part of the Russian-owned package of shares has been evenly distributed among other member nations of the Bank.

Expenditures of Tajikistan’s 2023 budget exceed 38 billion somonis

Indicators of Tajikistan’s public budget for 2023 that was endorsed by Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament on December 1, 2022 reportedly reflect the economic

Imam-khatib of the cathedral mosque in Vose district elected as the captain of local soccer team

Imam-khatib of the cathedral mosque in Vose district of Khatlon province, Sayidakram Sirojev, also known as Domullo Khol, has been elected as the captain of local soccer team “Hulbuk”,

IMF calls the reasons for stable overfulfillment of Tajikistan’s public budget in 2022

A concluding statement made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission notes that strong growth continued in 2022, with minimal disruption from the war in Ukraine. After growing by 9.

Tajik human rights lawyer highlighted in the Without Just Cause initiative launched by the Unite States

The United States Department of State has announced the launch of the Without Just Cause initiative, which seeks to raise international awareness of the plight of political prisoners and their

Relatives of recently deceased sextuplets complain about the negligence of health workers

Relatives of recently deceased sextuplets have called prime minister’s hotline and complained about the negligence of health workers.

Rahmon extends condolences to the president of Nepal over deadly plane crash

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon extended his deepest condolences to the President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari over the sad loss of lives in a plane crash in Pokhara, Nepal, according to the Tajik

Hydropower is the foundation of Tajikistan’s energy sector, says ADB report

A report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says CAREC countries can be split into several groups depending on their prevailing type of fuel and energy system background.

By the year 2100, winter snow season in the Tian Shan mountains could be 40 percent shorter.

After Central Asians were walloped by winter last week, many may find it hard to worry about too little snow.

Tajik killed in Ukraine was prisoner Russia pardoned

The body of Tajik national Bulbul Davlatshoyev, who was killed in Ukraine, was returned to Tajikistan.

Winter holidays in Tajikistan extended again

The Ministry of Education and Science of Tajikistan has extended the winter holidays again, this time through to January 20.

WB awards US$15 million in grant for the technical assistance for financing framework for Roghun HPP

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on January 12 approved US$15 million in grant financing from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Technical Assistance for

WB awards grant to Tajikistan to support key reforms aimed at improving the business environment

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on January 12 approved US$50 million in grant financing from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Tajikistan Development Policy

RR to TJS exchange rate significantly strengthens in recent days

The exchange rate of the Russian ruble (RR) against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), has significantly strengthened in recent days after a noticeable decline over the first ten days of

Liquefied natural gas prices continue going down in Tajikistan

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have come down significantly in Tajikistan, except the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).

More than TJS28 million to be allocated for implementation of pasture development program in Tajikistan

More than 28 million somonis (TJS) will be allocated for implementation of the pasture development program in Tajikistan. Of this amount, 3.

Criminal proceedings instituted against one of three policemen detained over the death of Kulob resident

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , says criminal proceedings have bene instituted against one of three policemen detained over the death of Kulob resident

Drug ringleader detained in Dushanbe; more than 92 kilos of opium extracted from cache

An operation conducted by Dushanbe police has reportedly led to arrest of a drug ringleader connected to Afghan drug dealers.

Tajikistan reportedly lifts power rationing

Tajikistan has reportedly lifted electricity rationing in rural areas.