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17:10, september 19

‘Even on Independence Day we were in the cotton fields’: teachers and students complain of forced cotton picking in Sughd

Teachers and students in Tajikistan’s northern Sughd province say they are being forced to pick cotton during school hours and on weekends, despite legal prohibitions on such practices.

16:44, september 19

Tajikistan begins relocation of cemeteries affected by Roghun reservoir flood zone

At the site for construction of the Roghun Hydropower Plant (HPP), authorities have begun relocating more than two dozen cemeteries and individual graves that fall within the planned flood zone

10:31, september 19

Tajikistan opens first children's hospice "Tasallo" in Dushanbe for pediatric cancer patients

In a landmark moment for the country's healthcare system, Tajikistan inaugurated its first-ever children’s hospice, “Tasallo,” on September 18 at the Republican Scientific

10:11, september 19

President sets ambitious agenda for environmental protection sector reform

Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon has emphasized the global and national importance of ecological security, the sustainable use of natural resources, and proactive climate action.

09:44, september 19

Dushanbe to host first-ever IMPACT Forum: a crossroads for media, business, and tech leaders

On September 20, Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, will welcome over 400 thought leaders and innovators for the inaugural IMPACT Forum, a groundbreaking event aimed at bridging the worlds of

09:11, september 19

How much money do Dushanbe residents need to live stress-free?

Asia-Plus hits the streets with a simple question—and gets a wide range of answers. How much money does it take to live a month without stress in Dushanbe?

16:00, september 18

Russia to shift migration policy toward “Came, Worked, Left” model

Russia is moving toward a new approach to labor migration in which foreign workers will be hired only temporarily and on a situational basis, according to Economic Development Minister Maksim

14:33, september 18

Kazakh leader urges clergy to confront nuclear threats, climate change, and AI ethics

The risk of a global nuclear conflict has reached its highest level in decades, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev warned at the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana,

14:10, september 18

Dushanbe to host Women in Tech Tajikistan pre-event on career opportunities in IT

On September 26, Dushanbe will host a Women in Tech Tajikistan pre-event titled “Career Path in IT: Trends and Opportunities.

10:03, september 18

Kazakh president awards Tajik grand mufti for promoting interfaith dialogue

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has presented state honors to distinguished participants of the Eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which is being held in

09:07, september 18

Japan supports access to safe drinking water for over 50,000 people in Abdurahmoni-Jomi district

Access to safe and clean drinking water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of public health and sustainable development.

09:00, september 18

United States delivers 75 tons of fortified food assistance to support Vulnerable Populations in Tajikistan

The United States delivered 75 tons of U.S.-manufactured food worth US$255,666 to support about 40,000 vulnerable populations across Tajikistan.

16:32, september 17

Tajikistan’s first modern TVET workshop opens in Khorog

The University of Central Asia’s (UCA) School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) has inaugurated a new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) workshop in Khorog,

15:16, september 17

Tajikistan ranks lowest among post-Soviet nations in Global Innovation Index 2025

Tajikistan has been ranked 108th out of 139 countries in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII), making it the least innovative country among former Soviet republics.

14:25, september 17

New IVF Clinic Farna Opens in Dushanbe, offering European-standard fertility treatment

A new state-of-the-art reproductive health facility, Farna Clinic, has officially opened in the heart of Dushanbe, positioning itself as a European center for reproductive and family health.

14:10, september 17

Tajikistan and Russia to establish training and methodological center for labor migrants

Tajikistan and Russia have agreed to establish a training and methodological center in Tajikistan to prepare future labor migrants for temporary employment in the Russian Federation.

08:55, september 17

VIPZONE returns: the long-awaited lifestyle magazine makes a digital comeback

A beloved name in Tajikistan’s publishing world is back.

15:51, september 15

Tajik students can now apply for Russian university quotas

Application campaign for 2025–2026 academic year opens with 1,000 spots reserved for Tajikistan.

14:12, september 15

Deputy finance minister appointed head of Tajikistan’s Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation

The Federation of Mountaineering and Sport Climbing of Tajikistan has elected Deputy Finance Minister Dilshod Saidzoda as its new chairman.

11:06, september 15

Traffic woes in Dushanbe: residents say commutes take hours amid public transport shortages

With the start of the new school year, traffic in the Tajik capital has reached unbearable levels, residents say.

09:07, september 15

Dushanbe residents react to new 10-point grading system in schools

As the new academic year begins, schools across Tajikistan have introduced a 10-point grading system, replacing the traditional 5-grade scale.

16:27, september 12

Tajik journalist Abdusattor Pirmukhammadzod's health deteriorated in prison: relatives demand urgent help

Relatives of Abdusattor Pirmukhammadzod, a Tajik journalist, report that they have not received information about his condition for the past six months.

14:29, september 12

5 dollars for survival. Tajik retirees are the poorest in the CIS, despite pension increases

Today, pensions in Tajikistan remain a symbolic payment that does not even cover food expenses.

13:34, september 12

Tajikistan has improved its performance in the International Peace Index

The Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP) has published the 19th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI). It covers 163 independent States and territories in terms of peacefulness, or 99.

11:20, september 11

With shovels and hammers. How the Dushanbe – Termez railway was built

On September 10, 1929, the railway line was brought to Dushanbe.

15:17, september 5

Sharifbek Davlatov dreams of unfurling the flag of Tajikistan in space

He has traveled to more than a hundred countries, unfolding the national symbol on various continents.

17:30, september 4

The oldest star map of the world will be shown at the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent

The museum of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent will present the oldest known star charts, the "Book of Fixed Stars", created by astronomer Abd ar-Rahman al-Sufi in 960.

13:47, september 4

"Somonien" school for children of Afghan migrants in Dushanbe has received a license

More than 500 young Afghans study in the building of the Afghan Embassy.

13:10, september 4

Tajikistan has received the first Atlas of Environmental Changes

It contains data from more than 60 years of observations of the country's nature and ecosystems.

16:16, september 3

A slap on the back of the head, a stick, a belt. How violence has become a common method of parenting in Central Asia and why we should not turn a blind eye to it

In Tajikistan, the Ombudsman's office is already concerned about the scale of domestic violence against children.

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