Tajkistan

The U.S. government and Khatlon regional government host first-ever horticulture trade forum

The U.S.

17:27, august 8, 2018

Rector of UCA appointed

The University of Central Asia (UCA) has announced the appointment of its first Rector. Prof. Dr. S. Sohail H.

16:57, august 8, 2018

Tajik aluminum may become one of the main subjects to be discussed during Tajik leader’s visit to Azerbaijan

President Emomali Rahmon’s official visit to Azerbaijan, which is scheduled for August 10-11, is expected to result in signing of a number cooperation documents, a source in the Tajik

16:26, august 8, 2018

SECURITY

Tajikistan participates in international peacekeeping exercise in the United States

Led by Colonel Saidakhtam Odinazoda, the special operations group of the General Staff of Tajikistan’s Armed Forces is participating in special tactical peacekeeping exercise, dubbed Steppe

15:32, august 8, 2018

Tajik-Chinese joint venture expected to build a large cement plant in Uzbekistan

Tajik-Chinese joint venture Chzhungtsai Mohir Cement, which is one of Tajikistan’s largest cement producers, is expected to build a large cement plant in southern Uzbekistan.

15:03, august 8, 2018

Two new companies established on the basis of Tajik power national power holding expected to start operations soon

Two new companies established on the basis of Open Joint-Stock Holding Company Barqi Tojik (state-controlled utility responsible for generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in

14:46, august 8, 2018

Human rights groups urge Tajik authorities to stop vicious campaign of intimidation" against dissidents’ relatives.

Human rights groups have called on the Tajik government to lift a “politically motivated travel ban” on an independent activist's family, and put an end to its “vicious campaign

11:28, august 8, 2018

Tajik athletes will compete in 15 disciplines at the Asian Summer Games in Indonesia

Tajik athletes will compete in 15 disciplines at the 8th Asian Summer Games that will kick off in Indonesia on August 18, according to the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Tajikistan.

10:55, august 8, 2018

Sughd electricity debts near 354 million somoni

In a report released at a news conference in Khujand, the capital of the Sughd province, the head of the Sughd power supply network, Toura Atamov, revealed on August 7 that the province’s

10:27, august 8, 2018

Uzbek journalists visit Tajikistan

A group of Uzbek journalists has arrived in Tajikistan. The purpose of the visit is for Uzbek journalists to prepare a series of reports about the present day life in Tajikistan.

10:07, august 8, 2018

‘Silk visa’ for Central Asian nations: Astana and Tashkent already ready to introduce it

Experts consider that introduction of the ‘Silk visa’, objective of which is like the Schengen visa but for Central Asia’s nations, will promote and boost tourist flow into the

17:40, august 7, 2018

LAW-ORDER

Latvian businessman of Afghan origin jailed in Latvia for theft of 80 rail cars loaded with Tajik cotton

Riga district court sentenced businessman Mohammad Gulami (Latvian citizen of Afghan origin) to eight years in prison on July 6, according to Kriminal.lv .

15:59, august 7, 2018

Representatives of Dushanbe mayor’s office to check quality of school uniforms being sold at school fairs

Senior representatives of the Dushanbe mayor’s office and heads of Dushanbe’s districts will check quality of school uniforms being sold at school fairs in the city.

14:24, august 7, 2018

POWER

Major part of Dushanbe to be left without water for a day

Major part of Dushanbe will be left without water from 10:00 pm of August 8 to 10:00 pm of August 9 in connection with repairs at the city’s water supply system, according to the Dushanbe

11:38, august 7, 2018

It cannot be ruled out that Rahmon and Mirziyoyev can agree on participation of Uzbekistan in Roghun project

The head of the Association of Political Scientists of Tajikistan, Abdughani Mamadazimov, says it cannot be ruled out that Emomali Rahmon and Shavkat Mirziyoyev can agree on participation of

11:09, august 7, 2018

Sohibkorbonk announces vacancy for post of member of the Islamic Financial Services Committee

Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Sohibkorbonk (Tajik joint-stock bank for entrepreneurship support), which is currently converting operations to become full-fledged Islamic bank, has announced vacancy

10:00, august 7, 2018

Delegation of Tajik textile and clothing sector visits Uzbekistan

A delegation from Tajikistan textile and clothing sector yesterday started its week-long study tour program in Uzbekistan.

09:47, august 7, 2018

POWER

Rahmon extends condolences to Indonesian president over the devastating earthquake

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday extended condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo over the devastating earthquake that struck the country’s popular tourist island of Lombok on

17:39, august 6, 2018

Some websites were inaccessible last weekend for technical reasons, says communications service agency

Over the last weekend, some websites, including news resources like Asia-Plus and RFE/RL’s Tajik service, social media sites Facebook and Twitter, a video-sharing website YouTube and messengers

17:02, august 6, 2018

Indian company will construct Tajikistan’s pat o CASA 1000 Project

Tajikistan’s part of the Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade (Casa-1000) Project will be built by India’s Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL), said Mirzo

16:53, august 6, 2018

Photo story of the Asian Development Bank in Tajikistan

Several photos that show 20 years of ADB-Tajikistan partnership

15:23, august 6, 2018

What the possible next decline in RR/USD exchange rate can turn into for Tajik national currency?

Bloomberg notes that according to a new model developed by Citigroup Inc.( Citigroup Inc.

14:38, august 6, 2018

Dushanbe and Tashkent intend to jointly avert external aggression

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan intend to sign a government-to-government agreement on jointly deterring external aggression.

14:06, august 6, 2018

Tajikistan expected to increase aluminum production next year

Tajikistan is expected to increase production of primary aluminum next year. In 2019, Tajikistan intends to produce 245,500 tons of primary aluminum.

11:22, august 6, 2018

First group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims flew to Jeddah yesterday

The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims numbering 180 people few to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on August 5, according to the Committee on Religious Affairs (CRA) at the Government of Tajikistan.

10:49, august 6, 2018