Tajkistan

15:08, april 28, 2025

SOCIETY

TİKA supports the renovation of the hemodialysis center at Bokhtar hospital

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has completed the renovation of the hemodialysis center at the central hospital in Bokhtar, the capital of Khatlon province.

14:52, april 28, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan plans to create over 1,4 million new jobs within the next five years

The authorities of Tajikistan have been tasked with creating 280,000 new jobs annually. How achievable is this ambitious goal?

12:16, april 28, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Teenagers engage in knife fight in Dushanbe

In Dushanbe, a teenager stabbed another during a conflict, the Dushanbe Police Directorate reported .

11:54, april 28, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan to raise excise rates on certain types of fuel starting May 1

The government of Tajikistan is significantly increasing excise tax rates on certain types of petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel fuel, and liquefied gas.

10:44, april 28, 2025

POWER

Emomali Rahmon extends condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over deadly blast at Shahid Rajaee Port

On April 27, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the Tajik President’s

09:56, april 28, 2025

ECONOMY

Wage arrears in Tajikistan increased by 20% over the year

The total wage arrears in Tajikistan, including debts from previous years, exceeded 33.

09:10, april 28, 2025

ECONOMY

Jeju Island experience: What could Tajikistan learn?

Jeju Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Korea.

16:49, april 25, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Tajikistan’s judiciary needs reform

Vatan Abdurahmanov, a well-known retired Tajik judge, shares his opinion on what needs to be changed.

15:35, april 25, 2025

POWER

The President once again reminds about the responsibility for the illegal use of electricity

On Friday April 25, President Emomali Rahmon held a working meeting with leaders and responsible officials from various state structures and investment projects in the energy sector, the Tajik

13:02, april 25, 2025

SOCIETY

Shoigu dispels the myth of widespread crime among migrants in Russia

Sergey Shoigu, the Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has dispelled the myth of widespread crime among migrants in Russia, stating that migrants account for about 2% of all crimes in the

12:47, april 25, 2025

TAJKISTAN

In Afghanistan, the filming and broadcasting of images of living beings have been banned

In Afghanistan, the number of provinces where the filming and broadcasting of images of living beings has been banned has reached 15, Fergana news agency reports , citing the Afghan Journalists'

12:26, april 25, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan to receive about 12 billion cubic meters of water for irrigation in 2025

In 2025, Tajikistan will receive about 12 billion cubic meters of water for irrigating agricultural crops.

12:00, april 25, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan faces the threat of escalating disaster triggered by climate change, says ADB report

The Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s report, Annual Report 2024 , says melting glaciers, floods, droughts, and heat stress can lead to irreversible economic, social, and environmental damage

11:43, april 25, 2025

ECONOMY

ADB deploys almost US$40 billion for development across Asia and the Pacific In 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed US$24.3 billion from its own resources in 2024, coupled with US$14.

11:01, april 25, 2025

ECONOMY

ITC’s project marks strong progress in Tajikistan

The next meeting of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) for the Trade Promotion East (TPE) project took place in Dushanbe yesterday, bringing together key stakeholders to review the project's

10:36, april 25, 2025

POLITICS

Tajikistan PM holding meeting with his Russian counterpart today in Moscow to discuss cooperation

The Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Qohir Rasoulzoda, will meet with the Prime Minister of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin, in Moscow to discuss issues related to cooperation between the two countries in

10:08, april 25, 2025

TAJKISTAN

Russian blogger arrested in Kyrgyzstan on charges of mercenary recruitment

A Russian blogger Viktor Vasilyev has been arrested in Kyrgyzstan on suspicion of recruiting mercenaries, RIA Novosti reported yesterday, citing the press service of a court in Bishkek’s

09:23, april 25, 2025

SECURITY

Tashkent host a meeting of the heads of intelligence services of Central Asian countries

The first meeting of the heads of intelligence services from Central Asian countries was held in Tashkent yesterday, with the participation of the head of the State Committee for National Security of

09:02, april 25, 2025

SOCIETY

Danghara to host international paragliding competition “Open Sky” for the President’s Cup

An international paragliding competition titled Open Sky will take place from 26 April to 4 May 2025 in the scenic foothills of Khurramzamin, Danghara District, Khatlon province.

08:45, april 25, 2025

SOCIETY

Graduates of Tajikistan schools are being forced to submit documents to NTC

Several school graduates and their parents have approached Asia-Plus with complaints that in the capital and some regions of Tajikistan, school principals are forcing graduates to submit documents

16:37, april 24, 2025

SOCIETY

The significance of victory in the Great Patriotic War was remembered.in Dushanbe

On April 24, the Academy of Public Administration of Tajikistan hosted the international conference entitled "80 Years of the Great Victory. We Remember. We Honor. We Are Proud.

16:14, april 24, 2025

POLITICS

Tajikistan and Iran plan to waive visa for ground travel

Tajikistan and Iran are aiming to abolish visa requirements for ground travel and expand cooperation in the field of security.

16:04, april 24, 2025

TAJKISTAN

Russia upgrades Afghanistan's diplomatic representation in Moscow.

Russia's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, met with Afghanistan's Minister of Interior, Sirajuddin Haqqani, on Wednesday, April 23, Interfax reports , citing the press

15:18, april 24, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajik vegetables and fruits are losing market share in Kazakhstan

Last year, Kazakhstan significantly reduced its import of Tajik vegetables and fruits, and this trend continues into 2025.

14:35, april 24, 2025

SECURITY

FSB officers kill two natives of Central Asia who were allegedly preparing a terrorist attack in Nizhny Novgorod region

Citing a report from the Public Relations Center of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, TASS reported on April 24 that FSB officers prevented a terrorist attack at a petrochemical

11:50, april 24, 2025

POWER

Who is the newly appointed head of the Interior Ministry Criminal Investigation Directorate?

On April 22, President Emomali Rahmon introduced staff changes to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Major-General Bakhtiyor Nazarzoda was appointed to head the Interior Ministry Main Criminal

10:57, april 24, 2025

SOCIETY

38.5 million somonis allocated for the rehabilitation of extremists and terrorists jailed in Tajikistan

Due to the increasing number of prisoners convicted of extremist and terrorist activities, as well as involvement in radical groups, the government of Tajikistan has developed a special program for

10:06, april 24, 2025

ECONOMY

Freedom Bank Tajikistan becomes professional participant in Tajikistan’s securities market

Freedom Bank Tajikistan has been granted licenses to become a professional participant in the securities market of Tajikistan, says a statement released by the bank's press service.

09:47, april 24, 2025

SECURITY

Ukrainian project claims that more than 930 Tajik nationals were recruited into the Russian army to participate in the war in Ukraine

The Ukrainian project, I Want to Live, has published data on citizens of Tajikistan who were recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine on the side of Russia.

09:11, april 24, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan authorities to allocate additional budget funds for construction of government buildings

The state institution "Directorate for the Construction of Government Buildings" of President’s Executive Office will receive additional 201 million somonis (about US$19 million) from