Tajkistan

"We need specialists": Rahmon urges education system overhaul

In his address to Parliament, President Emomali Rahmon called on the education system leadership to rethink teaching methods.

10:51, december 30, 2024

Emomali Rahmon promises energy independence for Tajikistan by 2027

Tajikistan will achieve full energy independence by 2027, President Emomali Rahmon announced on December 28 in his address to Parliament.

10:40, december 30, 2024

Rahmon lauds Tajikistan’s roads as among the best in the post-Soviet space

In the latest Global Economic Forum ranking on road quality, Tajikistan ranked 44th among 165 countries worldwide, President Emomali Rahmon announced on December 28 in his address to Parliament.

10:33, december 30, 2024

Emomali Rahmon highlights women’s significant contributions in various sectors

President Emomali Rahmon addressed a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament on December 28.

15:34, december 27, 2024

Central Asia emerges as a new e-commerce boom hub

Tajikistan, along with other Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan—is becoming an increasingly significant market with high growth potential.

14:07, december 27, 2024

Russia proposes employment restrictions for migrants

The Russian Ministry of Construction has suggested binding labor migrants to specific employers, listed in their work permits.

14:01, december 27, 2024

Tajikistan updates the mobile app "My Taxes"—now you can get a patent through it

The Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan has updated the mobile app "Andozi Man" ("My Taxes").

09:57, december 27, 2024

Tajikistan increases imports in 2024

The gap between Tajikistan's exports and imports in 2024 has significantly widened.

09:24, december 27, 2024

LAW-ORDER

Dushanbe police department warns: "renting" bank cards is a new scam in Tajikistan

The Dushanbe Police Department warns of a surge in fraud cases involving offers to rent bank cards in Tajikistan in recent weeks.

09:18, december 27, 2024

A woman and her three children poisoned by carbon monoxide in Dushanbe

In Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district, a woman and her three children were poisoned by carbon monoxide, the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan reports .

15:48, december 26, 2024

INCIDENTS

One Tajik killed and one another injured in the Azerbaijan plane crash in Kazakhstan

There were at least two natives of Tajikistan having Russian citizenship on board the Azerbaijan plane that crashed upon landing near the airport of the Kazakh city of Aktau Wednesday morning.

14:55, december 26, 2024

SECURITY

How is the counter-terrorism agenda changing globally, and where does Tajikistan fit in?

Rustam Azizi, a Tajik expert in countering violent extremism, believes that there is no clear and consistent strategy on the international stage to counter terrorism.

13:52, december 26, 2024

LAW-ORDER

Tajik citizens will now provide fingerprints to obtain a criminal record certificate

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan revised the rules for obtaining certificates of criminal records, effective on January 1, 2025.

13:46, december 26, 2024

First group of Tajik workers to travel to South Korea as welders in 2025

The first group of Tajik citizens will depart for South Korea in the first quarter of 2025 to work as welders, according to Tajikistan's Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the

10:59, december 26, 2024

Agriculture in Tajikistan: growth in all sectors except cotton production

Tajikistan achieved a substantial harvest of agricultural products in 2024, but optimistic forecasts for cotton production fell short, with 27% less cotton harvested than planned.

10:42, december 26, 2024

Dushanbe police warns: flashing lights and sirens on private cars are prohibited

The Dushanbe Police Department has issued a warning against installing flashing lights and sirens on private vehicles.

10:21, december 26, 2024

POLITICS

Informal CIS summit at Igora resort: what did presidents discuss?

On December 25, an informal meeting of the leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries took place at the Igora ski resort in the Leningrad oblast.

09:59, december 26, 2024

Emomali Rahmon extends condolences to Ilham Aliyev over plane crash

President Emomali Rahmon has extended condolences to his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev over the tragic plane crash on Wednesday.

16:41, december 25, 2024

INCIDENTS

Teen arrested in Dushanbe for stabbing incident

A 15-year-old resident of Dushanbe has been detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, the Interior Ministry’s website reports .

15:39, december 25, 2024

INCIDENTS

Asia-Plus speaks to relatives of suspects in Konibodom Murders

Over a period of nearly ten months, since March 2024, 23 members of seven families were murdered in the northern city of Konibodom, leaving residents in fear.

15:16, december 25, 2024

GBAO budget for 2025 reportedly increases nearly 2.5 Times

The budget of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) for 2025 is projected to rise by 281.9 million somonis (US$25.

14:57, december 25, 2024

Tajikistan ranks last among eleven post-Soviet countries in terms mutual investment

Tajikistan ranks 9th among eleven post-Soviet countries – Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Moldova and Kyrgyzstan -- in exporting foreign direct

13:55, december 25, 2024

Research: Tajikistan leads in low CO₂ emissions in Central Asia

Tajikistan has the lowest per capita carbon dioxide emissions in Central Asia, remaining significantly below 1991 levels. Projections suggest that CO₂ emissions will stabilize at 0.

10:57, december 25, 2024

‘10 hours promised, 5 hours delivered!’ Residents of Tajikistan complain about inconsistent electricity schedules

Some time ago, President Emomali Rahmon instructed relevant agencies to approve and adhere to a schedule for electricity supply to the population.

10:26, december 25, 2024

SECURITY

Military clothing in Tajikistan to be sold only upon presentation of official documents

The government of Tajikistan has approved regulations governing the import and sale of military and special uniforms for law enforcement and security agencies.

10:16, december 25, 2024

Tajikistan’s Emergencies Committee receives drones and equipment for rescue operations

The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan has received 15 types of heavy, specialized, and rescue equipment as part of a joint national disaster risk management project supported

10:02, december 25, 2024

Employment opportunities for Tajik citizens in Qatar

Tajikistan citizens will have the opportunity to work in Qatar next year. Salaries exceed $600, and all expenses will be covered by the employer.

09:42, december 25, 2024

POLITICS

Dushanbe satisfied with cooperation with Russia, Moscow to increase number of Russian teachers in Tajikistan Schools: Key points from Rahmon and Putin’s talks

By the end of 2024, Russia remains Tajikistan's major trading partner. A two-way trade between the countries has increased by almost 20%, reaching US$1.79 billion.

15:12, december 24, 2024