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11:48, july 18, 2018

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at more than 2 billion USD in January-June 2018

Over the first six months of this year, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electric energy and natural gas, has amounted to more than 2 billion U.S.

11:21, july 18, 2018

Delegations of three Arab nations to visit Tajikistan this month

Delegations of three Arab nations will visit Tajikistan this month, according to the Tajik MFA information department.

10:41, july 18, 2018

Tajikistan intends to give up plastic bags

Plastic bags that are everywhere in our environment have become one of topical problems facing Tajikistan.

17:12, july 17, 2018

«Tajikistan has one of the best performing portfolios across ADB»

In his interview with Asia-Plus, ADB Country Director for Tajikistan Pradeep Srivastava talked about the relationship between Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) over 20 years of

16:57, july 17, 2018

Tajik officials learn to better deal with floods and strengthen disaster risk management capacity

A delegation from Tajik governmental institutions involved in flood management went on a study tour to Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina to learn to better deal with floods and strengthen the

16:43, july 17, 2018

More than 450 Tajikistanis serve their jail terms in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, say Tajik prosecutors

According to data from the Prosecutor-General’s Office, more than 450 nationals of Tajikistan have been serving their jail terms in prisons of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

16:04, july 17, 2018

Dushanbe chief prosecutor’s office to investigate the case of ex-energy minister’s son

Tajik chief prosecutor Yusuf Rahmon told reporters in Dushanbe on July 17 that Dushanbe chief prosecutor’s office will investigate the case of Dilovar Gulov, the son of the ex-Minister of

15:43, july 17, 2018

Temperatures expected to rise to +45ºC in some areas in the coming days

A hot and dry weather will remain in all regions of the country, except the eastern part of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), until July 21 and temperatures are expected to rise in some

14:59, july 17, 2018

Dushanbe expected to host the first Summer Festival next month

Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali has signed a decree on holding the first Sumer Festival in Dushanbe from August 18-19.

14:34, july 17, 2018

Tajik national power company’s debts increase by TJS 450 million in H1 this year, says minister of energy

Over the first months of this year, debts of Barqi Tojik power holding (a national integrated power company of Tajikistan) have increased by some 450 million somoni (loans attracted for

14:07, july 17, 2018

Some 80 percent of Uzbek gas delivered to Tajikistan this year consumed by Tajik aluminum smelter

Uzbekistan has delivered more than 4.

11:37, july 17, 2018

UN Human Rights Office deeply concerned over Khairullo Mirsaidov’s imprisonment

The UN Human Rights Office in Central Asia is deeply concerned about Khairullo Mirsaidov’s imprisonment, noting that journalist’s harsh sentencing highlights grave concerns for freedom of

10:36, july 17, 2018

The first unit of Roghun HPP will be introduced into operation on November 16, says minister of energy

The first unit of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) will be introduced into operation on November 16 this year, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Usmonali Usmonzoda, told reporters

10:09, july 17, 2018

A total gain of communications service agency, mobile operators and ISPs reportedly amounts to $139.5 mln in H1

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the deputy head of the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, Ilhom Atayev, revealed on July 16 that a total gain of

16:54, july 16, 2018

GBAO hosts a joint exercise for Tajik and Russian servicemen

A joint exercise for servicemen of Tajik armed forces and Russian military base deployed in Tajikistan is kicking off in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) on July 17, according to the

15:51, july 16, 2018

Khairullo Mirsaidov’s family pays a 124,000 somoni fine imposed upon him by the Khujand court

The family of Khairullo Mirsaidov, the leader of the Khujand-based KVN team and journalist, has paid a 124,000 somoni fine imposed upon him by the Khujand city court, says a statement by

14:49, july 16, 2018

Tajik premier meets with his Uzbek counterpart in Ferghana to discuss preparations for Tajik president’s visit to Uzbekistan

Prime Minister Qahor Rasoulzoda heading Tajik government delegation is currently on a working visit to Uzbekistan.

14:22, july 16, 2018

National campaign on disability inclusion launched in Tajikistan on July 16

On Monday July 16, the Government of Tajikistan (GoT), UNICEF and sister UN agencies, as well as civil society partners are today launching a national public awareness campaign to promote respect for

14:08, july 16, 2018

China’s company to build three schools in Khatlon province

POWERCHINA, a China’s state-owned hydropower project contractor, is expected to build three schools in Khatlon province, according to the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES).

12:03, july 16, 2018

Monopoly practices send fuel prices soaring in Tajikistan

Prices for liquefied gas have risen dramatically in recent weeks. After the middle of June, prices for gas in Dushanbe leapt by more than one-third, from 3.40 somoni per liter to around 4.

11:45, july 16, 2018

International human rights watchdogs condemn sentencing of Khairullo Mirsaidov

In a statement released on July 13, Human Rights Watch (HRW) called the trial of Khairullo Mirsaidov a “mockery of justice” and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee demands more international

11:19, july 16, 2018

Tajikistan Media Council says sentencing of Mirsaidov a blow to freedom of speech in Tajikistan

The Media Council of Tajikistan considers that sentencing of Khairullo Mirsaidov will impede the process of development of freedom of speech and civil society in Tajikistan.

10:28, july 16, 2018

FAO/EU project provides office equipment to Tajikistan’s Food Security Committee

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) provides office equipment to the Food Security Committee of the Republic of Tajikistan, in an effort to strengthen national

10:17, july 16, 2018

Rahmon extends condolences to the people of Pakistan over the Baluchistan election rally bombing

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has expressed condolences to the people of Pakistan over the terrorist attack that left scores dead and wounded at election rally in Pakistan’s south-western

16:53, july 13, 2018

No one criminal wanted by Tajik authorities will find refuge in Turkey, says Turkey’s ambassador to Tajikistan

Turkey has not yet recovered fully from the 2016 coup d'état attempt, while Tajikistan has overcome the consequences of the civil war and the 2015 coup d'état attempt quite

15:21, july 13, 2018

One killed as LNG tank truck runs into building in Varzob district

One person was killed on July 13 as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank truck ran into a building in Varzob district.

14:53, july 13, 2018

Tajik clerics get acquainted with the country’s history

Tajik authorities consider that clerics of Tajikistan should know history and culture of the country.

11:46, july 13, 2018

Tajik young mathematicians win five bronze medals in prestigious international mathematical competition in Romania

Tajik school students have won five bronze medals in the 59th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) that took place in Romania on July 13-14.

10:28, july 13, 2018

Mirsaidov jailed not for journalism activity, says Tajik chief prosecutor’s office

Mass media can be punished for criticism of sentencing: “Currently, discussion and criticism of sentencing by media can be regarded as obstruction of justice.

17:11, july 12, 2018

Ministerial semiannual news conferences expected to start next week

Heads of ministries and agencies of Tajikistan will give news conferences on the results of the work carried out over the first half of this year beginning on July 16.