Tajkistan

Economic recession registered in all EDB member nations, except Tajikistan

Member nations of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will probably get out of the current situation unevenly, including due to different opportunities of fiscal stimulation and differences in the

15:04, august 25, 2020

Nepotism is one of serious problems facing Tajikistan’s banking system, says Tajik central bank

In a statement released on August 25, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) says nepotism is one of serious problems facing the country’s banking system.

14:29, august 25, 2020

Khujand center for sanitary and epidemiological supervision warns of second wave of coronavirus

The Khujand Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision warns of the possibility of the second wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Khujand, the capital of the northern Sughd province.

14:07, august 25, 2020

This year, Tajikistan will celebrate Independence Day in a small way amid coronavirus pandemic

This year, Tajikistan will celebrate Independence Day modestly amid coronavirus pandemic. No theatrical shows and no festivals will be held this year on the occasion of Independence Day.

11:51, august 25, 2020

SDPT expected to boycott the upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan

The leader of the Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT), Rahmatillo Zoyirov, says he will not put forward his candidacy for president.

11:19, august 25, 2020

SECURITY

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan intensify border talks

The next meeting of the Tajik-Kyrgyz working group on delineation of the Tajik-Kyrgyz border, co-chaired by Tajik Deputy Prime Minister Azim Ibrohim and Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Akram Madumarov,

10:57, august 25, 2020

JICA Tajikistan Office and AKAH jointly provide emergency assistance to the SUE KMK

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tajikistan Office and Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) jointly assisted the State Unitary Enterprise “Khojagii Manziliu Kommunali” (SUE

10:02, august 25, 2020

INCIDENTS

Two Tajik pilots killed in air crash in South Sudan

Media reports say that at least 17 people have died after an Antonov-26 cargo plane belonging to South West Company crashed Saturday morning in Juba, South Sudan.

09:36, august 25, 2020

POWER

39 polling stations for the upcoming presidential election reportedly set up in 29 countries

39 polling stations for the upcoming presidential election have been set up abroad. They have been set up at Tajikistan’s embassies, consulates and representative offices.

09:06, august 25, 2020

Coronavirus-related death toll rises to 67 in Tajikistan

One more COVID-19 patient died in Tajikistan yesterday, bringing a total number of the novel coronavirus-linked deaths in the country to 67, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection

16:47, august 24, 2020

The Party of Economic Reforms of Tajikistan nominates it leader to run for presidency

The Party of Economic Reforms of Tajikistan (PERT) held its extraordinary congress in Dushanbe on August 24.

16:32, august 24, 2020

Tajikistan to set up public register of subjects of tourism service

The Tourism Development Committee under the Government of Tajikistan is expected to set up the public register of subjects of tourism services.

15:52, august 24, 2020

Tajikistan plans to increase inflow of foreign investment in its economy to US$1 billion in three years

The Government of Tajikistan plans to significantly increase inflow of foreign investment in its economy in the medium term, according to the press center of the State Committee on Investment and

15:02, august 24, 2020

Tajikistan seeks investment from South Korea

The State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) of Tajikistan and the Korea Smart Human Technology Association (KOSHUMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding

14:28, august 24, 2020

Tajikistan and Korea share experiences in sustainable forestry

UNDP Tajikistan in collaboration with UNDP Seoul Policy Center (USPC) and the Government of Tajikistan conducted a one-day web-based workshop on August 14 to share best practices and experiences in

11:32, august 24, 2020

Tajikistan seeks further support from United Nations for its fight against COVID-19

The Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavqqi Zavqizoda has asked Ms.

10:34, august 24, 2020

Tajik, Afghan leaders have telephone conversation to discuss counterterrorism and energy projects

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani have discussed resistance to international terrorism and extremism in a telephone conversation.

10:01, august 24, 2020

Tajik Democrats nominate their leader to run for presidency

The Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) held its pre-election congress on August 23. The congress nominated DPT leader Saidjaffar Usmonzoda as the party candidate for president.

09:36, august 24, 2020

SPT nominates its leader for president

The Socialist Party of Tajikistan (SPT) held its extraordinary congress in Dushanbe on August 22.

09:23, august 24, 2020

Coronavirus: the number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches more than 8,300 in Tajikistan

34 new officially confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan yesterday, bringing a total number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country to 8,311 as

15:24, august 21, 2020

Small-scale entrepreneurship is a lifeline for Tajik women abandoned by their migrant husbands.

For women in Tajikistan, that turn of events often brings shame and penury. In-laws regularly turf out the wives of their sons from home, leaving them with nothing.

15:03, august 21, 2020

Tajik Railways asks for benefits for export cargo shipments to Russia

Tajik Railways (Tajik state-run railway company) is seeking benefits for export cargo shipments to the Russian Federation.

11:47, august 21, 2020

Tajik, Afghan foreign ministers “synchronize their watches” on bilateral cooperation issues

On Thursday August 20, Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojddin Muhriddin had a phone conversation with acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Mohammed Haneef Atmar.

10:55, august 21, 2020

LAW-ORDER

Senior officer of counter narcotics agency detained on suspicion of large-scale fraud

On Wednesday August 19, officers of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) detained the chief of the Drug Control Agency Operational Investigation Department, Lieutenant-Colonel Saifiddin

10:36, august 21, 2020

POWER

Rahmon inaugurates a number of social and economic facilities in Khorog.

President Emomali Rahmon has inaugurated a number of social and economic facilities and participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for construction of other facilities in Khorog, the capital of the

09:37, august 21, 2020

POWER

680 million somoni reportedly spent for development of the Vanj district over the past 29 years

On Thursday August 20, President Emomali Rahmon arrived in the Vanj district, which the second leg of his working visit to the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).

09:09, august 21, 2020

Coronavirus: COVID-19-linked death toll rises to 66 in Tajikistan

One more COVID-19 patient died in Tajikistan yesterday, bringing a total number of the novel coronavirus-linked deaths in the country to 66, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection

17:28, august 20, 2020

Rahmon promises that rehabilitation of the Qalai Khumb-Vanj road will start before the end of this year

As part of his working trip to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), President Emomali Rahmon today visited the Vanj district.

16:39, august 20, 2020

Tajikistan expected to reduce number of types of taxes, lower some tax rates

Tajikistan is expected to reduce number of type of taxes and lower some tax rates. So, at least, it says in the new edition of the tax code, which has not yet been adopted.

16:02, august 20, 2020