Tajkistan

Tajikistan authorities claim that there are almost no unemployed people in the country

According to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, the unemployment rate in December 2024 was only 1.9%. The country's workforce consists of 2.

10:59, april 16, 2025

POLITICS

Iranian delegation arrives in Tajikistan to discuss cooperation issues

Tajikistan’s state-run news agency Khovar reported yesterday that First Vice-President of the Islamic republic of Iran, Ali Najafi Khoshroudi, heading a government delegation, has arrived in

10:20, april 16, 2025

Moscow expects more than 20 heads of state and government at the Victory Day Parade on May 9

Moscow expects more than 20 heads of state and government as guests at the Victory Day Parade on May 9 in Moscow, said Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the President of Russia, as reported by

10:02, april 16, 2025

Saudi Arabia to provide US$100 monthly assistance to 1,000 orphans in Tajikistan during a year

Saudi Arabia will allocate more than US$1.4 million for 1,000 orphans in Tajikistan under the third phase of the Orphan Care in Tajikistan project.

09:37, april 16, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Former mayor of Konibodom arrested on suspicion of bribery and fraud

Former mayor of Konibodom, Abdusalom Tukhtasunzoda, who was dismissed from the position of mayor of Konibodom in January due to transitioning to another job, has been arrested on suspicion of bribery

16:15, april 15, 2025

Tajikistan criminalizes illegal manipulation of electricity meters

On Tuesday April 15, President Emomali Rahmon signed the laws adopted the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) and seconded by the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s

15:18, april 15, 2025

Tajikistan's labor ministry announces job opportunities at Qatar airport

The Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan (MoLMEP) invites citizens of the country to apply for jobs at the Qatari company Jusour.

14:54, april 15, 2025

How will salaries be increased in Tajikistan in 2025?

This year, another increase in the salaries of public sector employees, pensions, and scholarships is expected.

11:54, april 15, 2025

"We were just doing our duty." How two young men saved people during a fire in Dushanbe

On the evening of April 8, a fire broke out in one of the 12-story residential buildings on Sharifjon Huseyinzoda Street in Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district.

11:32, april 15, 2025

ICB reduces the interest rates for business loans

The Investment and Credit Bank, Tajikistan (ICB) has announced a reduction of interest rates for business loans as part of its ongoing efforts to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and

11:04, april 15, 2025

Bank Arvand invests in OBBO – the first socially oriented marketplace in Tajikistan.

E-commerce is becoming one of the key drivers of sustainable economic growth in Tajikistan.

09:34, april 15, 2025

Tajik military personnel to participate in Victory Parade in Moscow for the 80th Victory Day

Tajik officers and soldiers will travel to Russia in early May to participate in the festive parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, an

09:29, april 15, 2025

First brain vessel surgery conducted in Tajikistan

Tajikistan has successfully performed its first-ever brain vessel surgery using modern medical equipment and technology.

09:24, april 15, 2025

World Bank delegation visits Roghun hydropower plant

An official delegation of the World Bank, led by Ms. Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations, and Ms.

16:19, april 14, 2025

INCIDENTS

Emomali Rahmon instructs to urgently eliminate consequences of earthquake in Rasht Valley

The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, has instructed relevant ministries and agencies to quickly address the consequences of the earthquake in the Rasht region and determine the scope,

15:53, april 14, 2025

Tajik passport for internal travels ranked among the weakest in the world

According to the updated Visa Index ranking, Tajikistan ranked 84th among nearly 200 countries in terms of travel freedom.

15:23, april 14, 2025

SECURITY

What will happen if Russia lifts the ban on the Taliban's activities?

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court of Russia to suspend the ban on the activities of the Taliban in Russia.

14:42, april 14, 2025

WB confirms its support for Tajikistan in developing green economy and achieving sustainable growth

On Sunday April 13, President Emomali Rahmon received Ms. Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations and Ms.

14:21, april 14, 2025

With support from the EU, WHO and MoHSPP strengthen health policy through evidence-informed decision-making

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSPP), successfully hosted a participatory workshop on

13:57, april 14, 2025

Why IT specialists from Tajikistan are moving to Uzbekistan

Asia-Plus spoke with three professionals who have already moved to Tashkent and are building their careers there.

11:23, april 14, 2025

Dushanbe to host 15th International Half Marathon on April 19

The Capital City Day is marked in Tajikistan on the third Saturday of April and this year, Dushanbe will mark the Capital City Day on April 19.

11:07, april 14, 2025

Three representatives of Tajikistan selected to participate in YPB program

UNAOC Welcomes a New Cohort of Young Peacebuilders from the South Caucasus and Central Asia Region.

10:42, april 14, 2025

The Government instructs to review distribution of income from the Roghun hydropower plant

The Government of Tajikistan has adopted a resolution titled “On the distribution of income from the sale of electricity (both domestic and export) generated by the Roghun Hydropower Plant.

10:15, april 14, 2025

How Tajik startup zypl.ai raises US$6 Million in just 30 minutes

In an interview with Asia-Plus , Azizjon Azimi, founder of zypl.ai, shared how the company secured a $6 million investment after a rapid negotiation with a leading Silicon Valley venture fund.

09:37, april 14, 2025

INCIDENTS

Powerful earthquake strikes northeastern Tajikistan (updated)

As a result of the earthquake that occurred on April 13 in northeastern Tajikistan, 94 residential buildings were completely destroyed in Rasht and Tojikobod districts, according to the Emergencies

09:27, april 14, 2025

INCIDENTS

Earthquake in Tajikistan claims the life of a three-year-old child

As a result of a series of earthquakes in Tajikistan on April 13, a child was killed and 29 houses were partially destroyed.

17:03, april 11, 2025

IFAD invests over US$115 Million in Tajikistan’s agrarian sector

Zavqi Zavqizoda, Tajikistan’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, on April 8 met in Dushanbe with Roberto Longo, Country Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development

16:12, april 11, 2025

Rustam Emomali unanimously re-elected as chairman of the Majlisi Milli

At the first session of the Majlisi Milli of the seventh convocation, which was held in Dushanbe on April 11, Rustam Emomali was re-elected as Chairman of the Majlisi Milli.

15:39, april 11, 2025

SECURITY

Tajikistan reportedly reaches more than 80 percent of its spring conscription campaign target

As of April 10, Tajikistan has reached more than 80 percent of its spring conscription campaign target, Faridoun Mahmadalizoda, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, told Asia-Plus Friday

15:13, april 11, 2025