Tajkistan

09:25, december 20, 2017

ECONOMY

NBT, IFC and financial institutions continue working on increasing the financial literacy of the Tajik population

IFC (International Finance Corporation), the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and partner financial institutions take stock of the first three years of the Program of Increasing Financial Literacy

17:22, december 19, 2017

ECONOMY

Tajikistan introduces environmental fee for Kyrgyz vehicles entering territory of Tajikistan

Kyrgyz drivers have complained about Tajik authorities’ decision to introduce an environmental fee for Kyrgyz vehicles entering Tajikistan’s territory.

16:09, december 19, 2017

SECURITY

More than US$140 million worth of technical aid provided by Russia to Tajik army since 2014

“By providing assistance to the armed forces of Tajikistan Russia supports peace and stability in the region as a whole,” the commander of the Russian Central Military District,

15:49, december 19, 2017

SOCIETY

Tajik officials reportedly warn against dolls in Islamic dress

The first commercial batches of dolls in Tajik national dress have arrived in shops and bazaars across the country in time for the New Year's shopping season.

15:26, december 19, 2017

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at more than 3.575 billion USD in Jan-Nov 2017

Over the first eleven months of this year, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electrical power, has amounted to 3.5754 billion U.S. dollars, which was 100.

14:51, december 19, 2017

ECONOMY

Liquefied gas prices continue rising in Tajik capital

Liquefied gas prices are continuing to rise in Dushanbe. Over the past five months, the price for one liter of liquefied gas in Dushanbe has increased by more than 46 percent.

14:18, december 19, 2017

ECONOMY

More than 20,000 new jobs reportedly created by more than 820 new industrial enterprises since 2015

On Tuesday December 19, President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali visited an exhibition of Tajikistan’s industrial goods, dubbed “Dushanbe-217.

13:49, december 19, 2017

POWER

Rustam Emomali turns 30 today. Now he can be elected as member of Tajikistan’s upper house of parliament

Rustam Emomali, the current Mayor of Dushanbe and the eldest son of President Emomali Rahmon, turned 30 today.

11:24, december 19, 2017

ECONOMY

Total amount of NPLs in Tajikistan’s banking system decreases to more than 2.2 billion somoni

A total amount of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Tajikistan’s banking system decreased to little more than 2.

10:47, december 19, 2017

SECURITY

Russian provides military aid to Tajikistan

Asia-Plus – An official ceremony of handover of Russian arms and military equipment to Tajikistan is taking place in Dushanbe today, according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD) of Tajikistan.

10:16, december 19, 2017

LAW-ORDER

Sughd court rejects appeal for changing the restraint measure imposed on him

The Sughd regional court has upheld the decision of the Sughd prosecutor’s office to arrest the head of the Khujand KVN team Khairullo Mirsaidov.

09:51, december 19, 2017

POWER

Emomali Rahmon to get acquainted with achievements of Tajik industrialists

President Emomali Rahmon is expected to visit an exhibition of Tajik industrial goods today morning.

09:40, december 19, 2017

SECURITY

More than 38 kg of drugs seized by Tajik border guards at the Tajik-Afghan border in Khatlon late Friday

Tajik border guards have reportedly seized more than 38 kilograms of drugs at the Tajik-Afghan border in the southern Khatlon province.

09:22, december 19, 2017

SOCIETY

Russia continues supporting Tajik rescuers

Russia will continue to provide support for the Committee on Emergency Situations and Civil Defense (CES) under the Government of Tajikistan.

16:16, december 18, 2017

SOCIETY

Asia-Plus launches a special project for migrants

Asia-Plus Media Group has launched a special project for migrants – Migrant/Muhojir .

15:22, december 18, 2017

SOCIETY

Fixed-route taxi vans in Dushanbe now free for pensioners over 75

All of the public transport such as buses, trolleybuses and fixed-route taxi vans in Dushanbe are now free for pensioners above 75.

14:56, december 18, 2017

LAW-ORDER

SCNS will pay compensation to the soldier who was seriously injured in hazing incident

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has decided to pay compensation to the soldier who was seriously injured in hazing incident.

14:21, december 18, 2017

ECONOMY

Loan and deposit balances decreasing in Tajikistan

Over the first three quarters of this year, loan and deposit balances in Tajikistan have decreased by nearly 13 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the National Bank of

11:22, december 18, 2017

SOCIETY

Deported migrant advocate plans to meet with Tajik interior minister

Deported advocate for Tajik migrants, Karomat Sharipov, intends to get the appointment with the Tajik interior minister and meet with Russian ambassador to Tajikistan.

10:23, december 18, 2017

POLITICS

Police fail to identify persons who attacked SDPT leader; Zoyirov intends to make a number of statements

Police have reportedly stopped investigation into the attack on the Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT) leader Rahmatilo Zoirov that took place in Dushanbe on November 9.

10:17, december 18, 2017

ECONOMY

EBRD and First MicroFinance Bank team up to support Tajik corporates

Loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tajikistan, which represent over 50 per cent of the country’s labour force, will be available to a greater number of domestic SMEs

09:55, december 18, 2017

SOCIETY

Dushanbe authorities organize New Year agricultural fairs

The Dushanbe mayor’s office is organizing tend-day agricultural fairs in the city on the occasion of New Year holiday.

09:26, december 18, 2017

SOCIETY

Winter handicraft fair held at Ismaili Center in Dushanbe

A two-day “Winter Handicraft Fair” concluded at the Ismaili Center of Dushanbe on December 17.

09:24, december 18, 2017

ECONOMY

World Bank supports improvement of agricultural business opportunities in Tajikistan

On Friday December 15, the World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved US$ 15 million in additional financing to support the ongoing Agriculture Commercialization Project in Tajikistan.

17:33, december 15, 2017

SOCIETY

Many vulnerable children will be deprived of government’s support

Many vulnerable children in Tajikistan will be deprived of government’s support as Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has endorsed amendments proposed by the

16:50, december 15, 2017

ECONOMY

US$1.663 billion sent through money transfer system to Tajikistan from Russia in Jan-Sept this year

Over the first three quarters (January-September) of this year, 1.663 billion U.S. dollars have reportedly been sent through money transfer system to Tajikistan from Russia, which is 231 million U.S.

15:42, december 15, 2017

POLITICS

Tajik presidential adviser elected to head the CIS Council for Humanitarian Cooperation

Abdujabbor Rahmonzoda, Adviser to the President of Tajikistan for Social Matters and Public Relations, has been elected to head the CIS Council for Humanitarian Cooperation.

15:16, december 15, 2017

SOCIETY

Residents of Tajikistan take oath of allegiance to the Russian Federation

You want to be a Russian citizen? You will need to take an oath of allegiance.

12:39, december 15, 2017

ECONOMY

EBRD and FMFB promote climate change resilience in Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s First MicroFinance Bank (FMFB) has become the latest financial institution in the country to join the EBRD’s Climate Resilience Financing Facility (CLIMADAPT), a program

12:29, december 15, 2017

POLITICS

Tajikistan will assume the rotating ECO chairmanship next year

The 28th meeting of the Regional Planning Council (RPC) of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) took place in the Pakistan capital, Islamabad, from December 11 to December 14.