Tajkistan

Specialists for Tajikistan’s cultural sector to be trained abroad

Specialists for Tajikistan’s cultural sector are expected to be trained in five foreign counties, Tajik Minister of Culture Shamsiddin Orumbekzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on February 8,

14:46, february 8, 2019

EBRD launches Olivier Descamps Award for UWC scholarships

Together with the Olivier Descamps family, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching the Olivier Descamps Award in memory of the late EBRD Managing Director.

14:38, february 8, 2019

Government seriously concerned over debts of large companies and banks

The government is seriously concerned over debts of large companies and banks, and in this connection, it orders relevant bodies to take adequate measures during this year to reduce debts of large

13:55, february 8, 2019

Tajik researchers benefit from training opportunity on AquaCrop application

The agricultural sector is the largest consumer of water in the world with 70 percent of the global water resources used for irrigation. For Tajikistan this share is around 90 per cent.

12:08, february 8, 2019

Tajik national among 13 participants of WTO Young Professionals Program selected from more than 1,100 candidates

Tajik young specialist Komron Rajabiyoyn is among 13 participants of WTO Young Professionals Program selected from more than 1,100 candidates after a competitive, merit-based selection process.

10:55, february 8, 2019

Tajik leader attributes the majority of country’s achievements to ruling party

The head of state has noted that many achievements of the country are attributed to the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT).

10:10, february 8, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Grand-nephew of lyricist of Tajikistan national anthem jailed for terrorism

Grand-nephew of Gulnazar Keldi, lyricist of Tajikistan national anthem, has been jailed for membership in radical Islamist group and fighting alongside Taliban militants in Afghanistan.

16:23, february 7, 2019

Irrigation of Danghara Steppe expected to create 8,000 new jobs in the agriculture and livestock sectors

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the head of the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation, Kholmurod Rahmon, noted on February 7 that six investment projects aimed at

14:31, february 7, 2019

Russia remains the top destination for Tajik labor migrants, says Tajik official

Tajikistan plans to send labor migrants to Qatar, Deputy Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of Population, Nourullo Mahmadullozoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 7.

11:40, february 7, 2019

SECURITY

Resident of Panj district jailed for propagation of ISIS ideas

A resident of the Panj district, Khatlon province has been jailed for propagation of ideas of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terror group.

10:55, february 7, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Two Tajiks jailed for murder of Russian businessman

Two nationals of Tajikistan – Ejod Nosirov and Alisher Nouriddinov -- have got lengthy jail terms for killing Russian businessman and wounding his wife.

10:14, february 7, 2019

The EFSD Council approves a US $40 million investment loan for rehabilitation of Nurek HPP

The Council of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has approved a US $40 million investment loan to finance Phase I of the Nurek Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) Rehabilitation

09:55, february 7, 2019

Tajikistan’s gold-an-currency reserves currently cover nearly five months of imports

Tajikistan’s gold-an-currency reserves currently cover 4.9 months of imports, the head of the National Bank (NBT) of Tajikistan, Jamshed Nourmahmadzoda told reporters in Dushanbe yesterday.

09:22, february 7, 2019

Tajikistan sets up a special commission to assess whether the country needs to build new mosques

Tajikistan has set up a special commission to assess whether the country needs to build new mosques and reopen some of the places of worship that had been closed down by authorities in recent years,

17:25, february 6, 2019

The destiny of two troubled banks expected to be determined this month

The issue of further operation of two major problem banks of the country – Tojiksodirotbonk (TSB) and Agroinvestbonk – is expected to be resolved in the second half of February.

16:02, february 6, 2019

INCIDENTS

Avalanches block road connecting Khorog and Ishkashim district

Recent heavy snowfall caused a series of avalanches that blocked in some places the road connecting Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), and Ishkashim district.

15:45, february 6, 2019

POWER

Persons with criminal conviction now barred from public service

Criminal conviction stops people getting a job in public service.

15:19, february 6, 2019

POWER

Government sets rate of mandatory payment for residential construction permit

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament (Majlisi Oli) has endorsed a bill requiring amendments to the country’s law on other mandatory payments to the budget.

14:31, february 6, 2019

Issues of interactions in the field of agriculture and irrigation discussed in Vose

JICA pays special attention to the development of human resources in Tajikistan and annually dispatches more than 100 government workers and other specialists to Japan to acquire advanced knowledge

14:27, february 6, 2019

Tajik entrepreneurs not in a hurry to apply for export loans provided by Uzbekistan

Tajik entrepreneurs are not in a hurry to apply for export loans provided by Uzbekistan.

11:14, february 6, 2019

Freedom House: Tajikistan among Not Free societies again

The latest edition of Freedom in the World , the annual report compiled by U.S.-based rights watchdog Freedom House, has listed Tajikistan among Not Free societies again.

10:35, february 6, 2019

Tajik government decides to buy Sangtuda shares from population

The Government of Tajikistan has decided to buy shares of the Sangtuda-1 hydroelectric power plant (HPP) 2019 from the population at par value.

09:55, february 6, 2019

POWER

Dushanbe administration donates special road cleaning machines to Khorog

The Dushanbe administration has donated special road cleaning machines to Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).

09:25, february 6, 2019

INCIDENTS

Dushanbe-Khujand highway reopens to traffic, but not for all vehicles

The highway connecting Dushanbe and the northern city of Khujand has reopened to traffic, but not for all vehicles. Truck traffic has been temporarily restricted on the highway.

16:51, february 5, 2019

Russia interested in continuing cooperation with Tajikistan on implementation of investment energy projects

Russia is interested in continuing cooperation with Tajikistan in implementing investment energy projects, Russian Foreign Minister told reporters in Dushanbe on February 5 following his meeting with

16:15, february 5, 2019

Russian military base is an important factor for Tajikistan’s security, says Russian foreign minister

Russia will assist Tajikistan in modernizing its armed forces and fortifying its state border in light of threats emanating from Afghanistan’s territory, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

15:36, february 5, 2019

Tajikistan, Russia confirm their interest in modernization of Tajikistan’s armed forces

On Tuesday February 5, visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was received by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

14:56, february 5, 2019

Turkmen authorities restrict passage of semi-trucks with cargo bund for Tajikistan through Turkmen territory again

The Turkmen authorities have reportedly restricted passage of semi-trucks with cargo bound for Tajikistan through Turkmen territory again.

14:00, february 5, 2019