Tajkistan

17:12, february 25, 2019

INCIDENTS

Nine builders of Central Asia’s largest mosque injured after falling from 60-meter height

Nine builders of Central Asia’s largest mosque have been injured after falling from a 60-meter height, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

16:50, february 25, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajikistan reportedly becomes main migration donor for Russia

Citing data from Russia’s Federal Service for Statistics (Rosstat), RBK (Russian Business Channel) reports Tajikistan has become the main migration donor for Russia.

16:25, february 25, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajikistan extends list of industrial production facilities exempted from inspection for two years

The Tajik authorities have reportedly extended the list of industrial production facilities exempted from inspection for two years.

15:06, february 25, 2019

SOCIETY

Why do Tajik medical workers take bribes?

What does make medical workers in Tajikistan take bribes and why should Tajik authorities bear responsibility for this?

11:21, february 25, 2019

ECONOMY

St Petersburg expected to set up centers for recruitment of labor migrants from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

The St. Petersburg Labor Resources Center says the St. Petersburg authorities are expected to set up centers for recruitment of labor migrants from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

10:36, february 25, 2019

POWER

Emomali Rahmon participates in planting apple orchard in his hometown

President Emomali Rahmon has participated in planting a new apple orchard in his hometown, Danghara.

09:53, february 25, 2019

POWER

One of crossroads in downtown Dushanbe will be closed to traffic for ten days

One of crossroads in the downtown Dushanbe will be closed to traffic for ten days in connection with construction of mudflow flume under it.

16:49, february 22, 2019

INCIDENTS

Resident of Vahdat Township dies during ‘Umrah in Mecca

Resident of Vahdat Township, Saidsho Ghafourov, has passed away while performing ‘Umrah in the holy city of Mecca.

16:23, february 22, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Teacher for Dushanbe boarding school faces up to 8 years in prison for causing pupil to commit suicide

A female teacher for Dushanbe boarding school faces up to 8 years in prison for causing a pupil to commit suicide.

15:51, february 22, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajik long distance haulers forced to use alternate roads to bypass Turkmenistan

Tajik semi-trucks carrying cargo to the Middle East countries are now using alternate roads to bypass Turkmenistan.

10:55, february 22, 2019

POWER

President will congratulate military servicemen on their professional holiday

President Emomali Rahmon will congratulate military servicemen on their professional holiday tomorrow.

10:30, february 22, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Trial of inmates in fatal Khujand prison riot will be held behind closed doors

Cases of more than 30 inmates participating in fatal Khujand prison riot have been classified as “top secret” and their trial will be held behind closed doors.

10:09, february 22, 2019

POWER

Dushanbe administration takes measures to support industrial production facilities

The Dushanbe administration is taking measures to support industrial production facilities.

09:52, february 22, 2019

ECONOMY

EU supports implementation of Zarafshon Irrigation Rehabilitation and River Basin Management Project

In February 2019, the European Union (EU) contributed with an additional 10 Million EUR to the Single-Donor Trust Fund for the rehabilitation of the water management and irrigation systems in the

17:37, february 21, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajik-Canadian gold mining joint venture needs additional funds for development of new deposits

Tajik-Canadian gold mining joint venture, Aprelevka, needs additional funds for development of new deposits. Investors have reportedly promised to assist with attracting additional funds.

16:21, february 21, 2019

SOCIETY

Tajik public servants will mark the 26th anniversary of the national army by doing mass morning exercise

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Tajikistan’s National Army, all public servants as well as youth and teens across the country will participate in a mass morning exercise that will

15:05, february 21, 2019

ECONOMY

Goods and services prices last month reportedly rose on average 0.6 percent

Prices for goods and service last month rose on average 0.6 percent, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan.

14:24, february 21, 2019

SOCIETY

Implementation of ICCPR in Tajikistan discussed in Dushanbe

Seminar on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in Tajikistan was recently held in Dushanbe.

12:03, february 21, 2019

ECONOMY

Analysis of the tax and customs systems and the effectiveness of incentives offered

In a statement delivered at the 19th session Consultative Council on Improvement of Investment Climate under the President of Tajikistan, the World bank Country Director Jan-Peter Olters noted

11:52, february 21, 2019

ECONOMY

19th session of the Consultative Council on Improvement of Investment Climate held in Dushanbe yesterday

Presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, the 19th session of the Consultative Council on Improvement of Investment Climate under the President of Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe on February 21.

11:27, february 21, 2019

INCIDENTS

Avalanches block Dushanbe-Khujand highway again

Heavy snowfall on February 20 caused a series of snow-slides that blocked in several places the highway connecting Dushanbe and the northern city of Khujand.

11:11, february 21, 2019

SECURITY

Tajik military official clams that U.S. journalist took Tajik frontier post for Chinese military facility

U.S.

09:53, february 21, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at 325.2 million dollars in January 2019

Last month, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan amounted to 325.2 million U.S. dollars, which was 94.5 of the January 2018 level or 19 million U.S.

17:15, february 20, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Investigation into case of former head of liquidated bank reportedly nears completion

Investigation into case of Jamshed Ziyoyev, ex-chairman of Tajprombank, is nearing completion.

16:33, february 20, 2019

SECURITY

Russia diplomat says about 2,500-3,000 ISIL militants now in northern Afghanistan

According to various sources, about 2,500-3,000 militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) are now in northern Afghanistan, Russian Ambassador to

15:38, february 20, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan expected to launch joint tractor-assembling venture

Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Ergash Shoismatov has met with a group of Tajik entrepreneurs to discuss prospects of bilateral economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

14:28, february 20, 2019

ECONOMY

Turkmenistan reportedly does not yet allow Tajik trucks to pass through its territory

Turkmenistan reportedly does not yet allow semi-trucks with cargo bound for Tajikistan to pass through its territory.

13:58, february 20, 2019

POWER

President meets local journalist today

Mostly representatives of state-run media have been invited to a meeting with President Emomali Rahmon.

11:35, february 20, 2019

SECURITY

Military officials from Central and South Asia nations meet in Tashkent to discuss cooperation

Military officials of Central and South Asia nations as well the United States will gather in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, tomorrow to discuss cooperation.

11:10, february 20, 2019

POWER

Rahmon proposes the Parliament to elect one more chief auditor of the Accounts Chamber

President Emomali Rahmon has made a submission to the Majlsi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) proposing to elect Mahmadi Odinazoda, the head of one of departments of the