Tajkistan

13:52, september 27, 2019

INCIDENTS

Kyrgyz government’s information on Tajik-Kyrgyz borer clash reportedly ‘top secret’

Jogorku Kenesh (Kyrgyzstan’s unicameral parliament) on September 26 discussed the government’s information on Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border clash and adopted decision to classify the

11:34, september 27, 2019

SOCIETY

“Truth is on my side,” says Dilshod Nazarov

Tajikistan's first-ever Olympic champion, hammer thrower Dilshod Nazarov, has returned to Dushanbe from Qatar where he was supposed to participate in the world championships that are taking place

10:34, september 27, 2019

ECONOMY

EFSD explores the possibility of participating in rehabilitation of Baipaza HPP in Tajikistan

The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) is exploring the issue of participation in financing rehabilitation of the Baipaza hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in Tajikistan.

10:06, september 27, 2019

SOCIETY

“Tomorrow I will fight for championship belt for all Tajiks,” says Tajik fighter Azam Ghaforov

Tajik fighter Azam Ghaforov is fighting for ACA championship belt today. “At the moment, I have one goal to win this championship belt.

16:14, september 26, 2019

SOCIETY

World Bank launches rural water supply and sanitation project in southern Tajikistan

Over 400,000 people in rural Tajikistan will gain access to clean drinking water and around 100,000 people, mostly children, will benefit from better sanitation facilities and hygiene training,

15:46, september 26, 2019

SOCIETY

Tajik capital hosts qualifying matches for AFS U-19 Championship 2020

Qualifying matches for Group C for AFS U-19 Championship 2020 will take place at Dushanbe Central Stadium from October 2 to October 6, according to Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF).

14:47, september 26, 2019

ECONOMY

IFC provides loan to Tajik micro credit deposit organization to help homeowners and micro enterprises I

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a $2.

14:10, september 26, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at about 2.9 billion dollars in Jan-Aug 2019

Over the first eight months of this year, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan has amounted to about 2.9 billion U.S. dollars, which was 100.2 percent of the January-August 2018 level or 5.

13:44, september 26, 2019

INCIDENTS

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan jointly practice disaster relief

Rescue units from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have jointly practiced disaster relief in Kyrgyzstan’s Batken oblast, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of

10:25, september 26, 2019

SOCIETY

Remittance flows to Tajikistan continue decreasing despite rising labor migration

Remittance flows to Tajikistan are continuing to decrease despite increasing number of Tajiks leaving the country in search of better employment opportunities.

09:50, september 26, 2019

INCIDENTS

Four Tajik guest workers poisoned by charcoal fumes in Russia’s Volgograd oblast, one of them dies

In the morning of September 24, four labor migrants from Tajikistan were found with signs of carbon monoxide poisoning in a residential extension at the roadside hotel complex in Dubovsky district of

09:20, september 26, 2019

SOCIETY

‘All my awards have been earned through fair competition,’ says Dilshod Nazarov.

Tajikistan's first-ever Olympic champion, hammer thrower Dilshod Nazarov, who is currently in Qatar, said in statement e-mailed to Asia-Plus on September 25 that he is "in shock,"

16:53, september 25, 2019

SOCIETY

Eleven athletes represent Tajikistan in World Judo Cadets Championships in Kazakhstan

Eleven athletes are representing Tajikistan in the World Judo Cadets Championships that is being held in the Kazakh city of Almaty from September 25 to September 28, according to Tajikistan’s

15:56, september 25, 2019

SOCIETY

Thirty-one foreign nationals deported from Tajikistan for illegal staying in the country

Thirty-one foreign nationals have reportedly been deported from Tajikistan for illegal staying in the country.

15:30, september 25, 2019

SOCIETY

How much does cost a cheapest one-roomed apartment in Central Asia’s capitals?

We have compared prices for a cheapest one-roomed apartment in capital cities of Central Asia’s nations and found out that you will spend the most time to make money for the one-roomed flat in

14:31, september 25, 2019

SOCIETY

HRW: Gaps in government response put women’s lives at risk in Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s government takes little action to investigate or prosecute domestic violence cases and is doing far too little to help survivors, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report released

12:23, september 25, 2019

ECONOMY

ADB updates economic growth forecast for Tajikistan for 2020

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has remained economic growth rate for Tajikistan for this year unchanged and updated it for 2020.

10:32, september 25, 2019

POLITICS

Eurasian countries should take urgent measures against terrorism and extremism, says Tajik parliament speaker.

Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), Shukurjon Zuhurov, considers that the Eurasian counties will benefit if they form the most competitive regional

09:46, september 25, 2019

ECONOMY

Pakistani ‘turn’ appears in CASA 1000 Project

Pakistan offers reverse flow of electricity to Tajikistan in winter period through the same infrastructure of the CASA 1000 Project.

17:19, september 24, 2019

SOCIETY

The number of Tajik citizens seeking for better employment opportunities outside the country increases

The number of Tajik citizens seeking for better employment opportunities outside the country has increased approaching the level of five years ago.

16:41, september 24, 2019

SOCIETY

Tajik rescuers save two Russian mountaineers stuck in the Fann mountains

Rescuers of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan have saved two Russian mountaineers who have been stuck in the Fann mountains, Zarafshon Valley in Sughd province. Ms.

16:12, september 24, 2019

ECONOMY

Creation of Central Asian power ring. To what extent it is possible to create it?

Nine countries in Central and West Asia have signed a historic declaration that will accelerate cross-border cooperation on energy issues and move the region a step closer to the creation of a

14:34, september 24, 2019

SOCIETY

Friendly soccer match between residents takes place on the disputed section of Tajik-Kyrgyz border

On Monday September 23, a soccer match between residents of Tajik and Kyrgyz border districts took place at the stadium that is located on the disputed section of the Tajik-Kyrgyz border, according

13:31, september 24, 2019

POLITICS

It is necessary to solve the border issues as soon as possible, says Tajik parliament speaker

Shukurjon Zuhurov, Chairman of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament (Majlisi Oli), met with Dastanbek Jumabekov, Head of Jogorku Kenesh (Kyrgyzstan’s unicameral

11:25, september 24, 2019

ECONOMY

CAREC energy ministers sign a historic declaration in Tashkent

Nine countries in Central and West Asia have signed a historic declaration that will accelerate cross-border cooperation on energy issues and move the region a step closer to the creation of a

10:23, september 24, 2019

ECONOMY

LLC MDO Dushanbe City, Russia’s Sberbank launch new service – instant money transfer

Limited Liability Company (LLC) Micro Credit Deposit Organization (MDO) Dushanbe City and Russia’s Sberbank are launching a news service – instant money transfer from Sberbank Online

09:53, september 24, 2019

POWER

Tajik leader receives WCO secretary-general to discuss Tajikistan’s customs reforms

Prospects of further expansion of partnership between Tajikistan and the World Customs Organization (WCO) were discussed here yesterday at a meeting of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon with WCO

09:23, september 24, 2019

POLITICS

WCO secretary-general visits Tajikistan

World Customs Organization (WCO) Secretary-General Kunio Mikuriya arrived in Tajikistan yesterday on a three-day official visit, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

16:24, september 23, 2019

SOCIETY

Tajik athlete wins silver in Tashkent Judo Grand Prix 2019

Tajik athlete Behrouz Khojazoda has grabbed silver medal in the Tashkent Judo Grand Prix 2019, finishing second in the weight category of 73 kilograms.

15:34, september 23, 2019

SECURITY

Two Russian airborne combat vehicles crash to the ground when parachutes fail to open during military drill

Russian media reports say two Russian airborne combat vehicles crashed to the ground when parachutes failed to open during a huge military drill, dubbed Tsentr-2019.