Tajkistan

09:00, january 30, 2025

ECONOMY

Rehabilitation of the Qalaikhumb-Vanj-Rushan border road to be completed by June

The Qalaikhumb–Vanj–Rushan border highway, which is part of the Dushanbe–Kulob-Khorog–China border multimodal international corridor, is set to be completed one year ahead of

16:27, january 29, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s privately-owned airline to launch an air route connecting Dushanbe and London

In late February 2025, Tajikistan’s privately-owned air carrier, Somon Air, plans to sign an additional protocol to launch direct flights between Dushanbe and London.

15:47, january 29, 2025

SOCIETY

New head of the communications service agency promises to lower internet prices in Tajikistan

Answering journalists’ questions at a news conference in Dushanbe, the newly appointed head of the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, Isfandiyor Sa’dullo,

15:04, january 29, 2025

ECONOMY

‘It’s too early to discuss timeline for construction of metro in Dushanbe’ says Tajik minister of transport

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, stated on January 29 that it is premature to discuss the timeline for constructing a

14:40, january 29, 2025

ECONOMY

Minister of transport explains why Tajikistan needs a Road Fund

The main purpose of establishing the Road Fund is to extend the lifespan of the country's roads, Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, told reporters in Dushanbe on January 29.

11:19, january 29, 2025

ECONOMY

Where are the highest salaries in Central Asia?

Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in average wage, according to Ranking.kz .

09:56, january 29, 2025

SOCIETY

Trump announces raids on migrants: what Tajik migrants living in the U.S. say

On the day of his return to the White House, Donald Trump set a clear goal: fighting what he called the "invasion" of migrants into the U.S. He declared a state of emergency at the U.S.

16:24, january 28, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Up to life imprisonment: nine convicted in attempted assassination case of leader of PDPT’s organization for Kulob

Nine individuals involved in the case of the car bombing targeting Salim Sayvalizoda, the chairman of the organization of the ruling People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT) for Kulob, have

16:11, january 28, 2025

ECONOMY

China’s CNPC conducts geophysical surveys of hydrocarbon deposits in Bokhtar

China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has completed geophysical surveys of hydrocarbon deposits in the Bokhtar region, and the collected data is currently being processed.

15:46, january 28, 2025

SOCIETY

Don’t slander, don’t threaten, and don’t like: Internet rules every user in Tajikistan should know

Recently, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon criticized law enforcement agencies for initiating criminal cases based on users’ online reactions, including likes.

15:03, january 28, 2025

SECURITY

Tajikistan’s CBRN Safety Center granted regional status for Central Asia

A ceremony to present an international accreditation certificate confirming the high compliance of the Regional Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Safety Center with the

14:41, january 28, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s chief geologist explains who will gain access to gold deposit data in the Pamirs

Information about the Ikar gold-tungsten deposit in the Rushan district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) will be declassified after the completion of geological exploration and the

11:02, january 28, 2025

SOCIETY

Now police can expel migrants: what will change for migrants in Russia starting next month?

Starting February 5, 2025, several new legislative measures will come into effect in Russia, significantly impacting foreign labor migrants and the rights of suspects.

10:48, january 28, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan to establish a Road Fund

Tajikistan is establishing a Road Fund to pay for the building and maintenance of the country’s road network.

10:17, january 28, 2025

POLITICS

Residents of two countries with intermixed houses will be relocated from the Tajik-Kyrgyz Border, says Kyrgyz president

The issue of delimiting the Tajik-Kyrgyz border has been nearly resolved, with bilateral efforts now focused on formalizing the agreement, Kyrgyz President Sadr Japarov told the Kabar news agency

09:58, january 28, 2025

ECONOMY

Access to clean water is growing, but so are pressures on public utility Infrastructure, says PUC head

Currently, 67% of Tajikistan’s population has access to clean drinking water, with 41% connected to centralized water supply systems, Jamshed Tabarzoda, the Chairman of the Public Utility

09:40, january 28, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan increased electricity exports at the end of 2024

In December 2024, Tajikistan exported electricity worth over US$6.

16:38, january 27, 2025

POWER

Emomali Rahmon congratulates Alexander Lukashenko on his reelection for a seventh presidential term

The Tajik president’s official website says President Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory telegram and held a phone conversation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko regarding his

16:03, january 27, 2025

SOCIETY

The National Theater of Tajikistan expected to open by Tajikistan’s jubilee in 2026

Construction of what the Tajik president's official website boasts will be “Central Asia's largest theater” is expected to be completed by autumn of 2026.

15:41, january 27, 2025

LAW-ORDER

‘No complaints received from relatives of defendants in the 'coup case’ says Tajikistan’s Ombudsman

Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on January 27 that his office has not received any appeals related to the case of high-profile defendants.

15:16, january 27, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan’s Ombudsman: Russia promises to protect the rights of Tajik labor migrants

Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, stated that he had sent more than 10 letters to his Russian counterpart, Tatyana Moskalkova, regarding violations of the rights of Tajik

14:57, january 27, 2025

POLITICS

The United States suspends foreign aid, already affecting Tajikistan

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe has notified grant-receiving partners about the suspension of the U.S. foreign assistance program for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia.

14:35, january 27, 2025

SOCIETY

ODIHR opens election observation mission in Tajikistan

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on January 22 opened an election observation mission for the March 2 parliamentary elections in Tajikistan, following an official

14:12, january 27, 2025

POLITICS

Uzbekistan ratifies the treaty on allied relations with Tajikistan

The Senate (Uzbekistan’s upper chamber of parliament) has ratified the Treaty on Allied Relations between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The document was ratified on January 25, 2025.

10:43, january 27, 2025

POWER

A new candidate for the position of chairperson of the High Economic Court of Tajikistan: Who is she?

Ms. Zebuniso Abdullozoda’s candidacy has already been submitted to the parliament for approval.

09:57, january 27, 2025

SOCIETY

Nansmit appeals to the Supreme Court and Prosecutor General's Office to review Ahmad Ibrohim’s case

The Association of Independent Media of Tajikistan (Nansmit) has appealed to the Prosecutor General's Office and the Supreme Court, requesting a review of the case of Tajik journalist Ahmad

09:31, january 27, 2025

INCIDENTS

The founder of the hiking club “DaiDushki” Jafar Asimov died in an avalanche

Jafar Asimov, the founder of the hiking enthusiasts' club "DaiDushki," died on January 25 while skiing at the highest point of the Safed Dara ski resort.

16:15, january 24, 2025

SOCIETY

Hydraulics laboratory reopens in Tajikistan after 30 Years of inactivity

The Shirinsho Shotemur Tajik Agrarian University has inaugurated a newly renovated hydraulics and water management laboratory.

15:48, january 24, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan projected to be Central Asia’s worst economic performer

The World Bank forecast published this month, titled Global Economic Prospects , projects economic growth in most Central Asia’s nations to remain mostly flat, or experience slight dips in

15:19, january 24, 2025

POWER

Ministerial semiannual news conferences expected to start on January 27

Heads of ministries and agencies of Tajikistan as well as heads of provinces and cities are expected to begin to give news conferences on the results of the past half-year’s work on January 27.