Tajkistan

14:15, april 30, 2018

POLITICS

Tajik capital hosts high-level international conference on countering terrorism and violent extremism

A high-level international conference on countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism that will take place in Dushanbe from May 3-4, a source in the Tajik government told Asia-Plus in an

11:31, april 30, 2018

POWER

A joint session of both houses of Tajik parliament takes place on May 11

The 15th session of Tajikistan’s upper house (Majlisi Milli) of parliament (Majlisi Oli) will take place in Dushanbe in the morning of May 11.

11:14, april 30, 2018

SOCIETY

Russia deploys teachers to Tajikistan on goodwill mission

The idea of bringing teachers from Russia to Tajikistan has been on the agenda for years. EurasiaNet.

10:44, april 30, 2018

SOCIETY

Days of Saudi Arabia Culture take place in Dushanbe this week

Days of Saudi Arabia Culture will take place in Dushanbe form May 5-8, according to the Ministry of Culture of Tajikistan. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will present a densely packed program.

10:22, april 30, 2018

SOCIETY

Documentary about Tajik migrants working in Russia to be shown at Pushkin House in London

A documentary about Tajik migrants working in Russia will be shown at Pushkin House in London on May 2.

10:01, april 30, 2018

SOCIETY

Communications service agency blocks access of Tajik universities to global network

Tajik universities have been left without access to Internet after the communications service agency has blocked access of the Tajik Academic, Research and Educational Network Users Association

17:03, april 27, 2018

ECONOMY

Chinese company supports ICT specialists in Tajikistan

China’s Huawei provides support to ICT specialists in Tajikistan within the framework of the Seeds for the Future Program.

16:29, april 27, 2018

ECONOMY

Forty best craftswomen of Khujand will be awarded grants provided by the Khujand mayor’s office

Forty best craftswomen of the northern city of Khujand will be awarded grants provided by the Khujand mayor’s office.

16:03, april 27, 2018

ECONOMY

Should Tajikistan wait for assistance from the International Monetary Fund?

The prospect that Tajikistan will receive assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is poor, but some experts believe that we could receive money from the Fund and personality of

12:04, april 27, 2018

ECONOMY

NBT attributes the current USD shortage in Tajikistan to the recent sharp devaluation of RR against USD

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) attributes the current dollar shortage in Tajikistan to the recent sharp devaluation of the Russian ruble (RR) against the dollar (USD).

11:09, april 27, 2018

ECONOMY

Cotton-sowing campaign near completion in Tajikistan

A cotton-sowing campaign is nearing completion in Tajikistan. To-date, cotton growers have reportedly sown cotton on more than 176,600 hectares, which is 94.

10:51, april 27, 2018

LAW-ORDER

Trial of three policemen charged with blackmailing a gay man expected to conclude on May 1

A trial of three police officers charged with blackmailing a gay man in order to extort money from him is expected to conclude on May 1.

10:35, april 27, 2018

SOCIETY

Tajik bikers make preparations for 2018 bikers’ season

The 2018 bikers’ season opens in Dushanbe today. Bikers gathered near the Navrouzgoh State Complex today morning for registration.

10:15, april 27, 2018

ECONOMY

Tajikistan develops SIM card for tourists

Tajikistan is rolling out a new strategy to promote hassle-free travel for tourists. A special SIM card for tourists has been developed in Tajikistan.

09:36, april 27, 2018

SOCIETY

Workshop on Internet technology to support effective management reforms

A three-day workshop on Internet technology to support effective management reforms concluded in Dushanbe yesterday.

17:13, april 26, 2018

ECONOMY

Agency for Social Insurance and Pensions vs. Tojiksodirotbonk; 2 million somoni at stake

Mutual financial claims between the Agency for Social Insurance and Pensions under the Government of Tajikistan and Tojiksodirotbonk (TSB) are currently being considered by judicial authorities.

15:48, april 26, 2018

TAJKISTAN

New head of the Sughd department for youth and sports affairs appointed

A new head of the Sughd department for youth and sports affairs has been appointed.

15:21, april 26, 2018

SOCIETY

More than one-third of Tajikistan’s population affected by malnutrition, says FAO report

The FAO report, The State of Food Security and Nutrition in Europe and Central Asia 2017 , has revealed food insecurity, nutrition problems in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region.

11:21, april 26, 2018

ECONOMY

Tajikistan calls on EBRD to participate in construction of Roghun hydropower plant

Tajikistan has called on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Bank (EBRD) to participate in construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

10:31, april 26, 2018

SOCIETY

An Islamic State orphan returns to Tajikistan

Muhammadrahim Shoyev has finally gotten his wish -- the Tajik man has been reunited with his 10-year-old granddaughter, the only member of his son's family of six to have survived their move to

10:16, april 26, 2018

SOCIETY

RSF ranks Tajikistan 149th out of 180 countries in terms of press freedom

NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has ranked Tajikistan 149th out of 180 countries for press freedom, placing it between Russia (148th) and Ethiopia (150th) in terms of restrictions on reporters.

09:40, april 26, 2018

POWER

Journalist appointed deputy mayor of Isfara

Female journalist has been appointed deputy mayor of the Tajik northern city of Isfara. President has supported her candidacy for this position. Ms. Madina Boboyon, 36, has replaced Ms.

09:21, april 26, 2018

SOCIETY

Fines for traffic violations last year reach nearly half a billion somoni in Tajikistan

Fines for traffic violations last year have reportedly reached nearly half a billion somoni in Tajikistan.

16:55, april 25, 2018

ECONOMY

In Tajikistan, 26 percent of foreign direct investment reportedly made in mining sector

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Tajikistan increased by nearly 355 million U.S.

16:09, april 25, 2018

POWER

Tajik parliament speaker says achievement of accord on Farhod HPP is important strategic step

Tajik parliament speaker says an achievement of accord between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on the Farhod hydroelectric power plant (HPP) is an impotent strategic step.

15:21, april 25, 2018

ECONOMY

The somoni continues depreciating against the dollar

The value of the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), has continued to depreciate against the U.S.

14:12, april 25, 2018

ECONOMY

ADB operations reach 32.2 billion USD in 2017, says ADB annual report

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Report 2017 , released on April 24, notes that annual operations of ADB reached a record US$32.

11:44, april 25, 2018

SECURITY

SCO member nations concerned over strengthening of extremists in Afghanistan’s northern provinces

Member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have spoken out in favor of stepping up their activities to fight extremism and prevent conflict situations in Afghanistan, Russian

11:31, april 25, 2018

ECONOMY

Former head of Tajprombank reportedly arrested

Jamshed Ziyoyev, former head of Tajprombank, which is currently under liquidation, has reportedly been arrested.

10:39, april 25, 2018

SECURITY

90 newly-fledged warrant officers join Tajik border troops

Ninety servicemen have finished special warrant officers’ courses at the Training Center of the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS).