Tajkistan

Tajikistan conducts road asset inventory for the first time

For the first time in the country’s history, Tajikistan is conducting an inventory of road assets, which began in September 2023, as part of the further certification of its road network, the

15:44, october 21, 2024

Should Tajikistan join BRICS?

The 16th BRICS summit will be held in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, from October 22-24.

14:33, october 21, 2024

‘I served the people as much as I could.’ The last interview of Shodi Shabdolov

Shodi Shabdolov led the Communist Party of Tajikistan for nearly 25 years and was elected to the country's parliament four times.

13:35, october 21, 2024

Tajik dried fruits processors present Tajik dried fruits at prestigious SIAL exhibition in Paris

Six dried fruits processors from Isfara, leading players in the Central Asian dried fruits industry, are participating in the prestigious SIAL exhibition, which kicked off in Paris on October 19 and

11:28, october 21, 2024

Payk editor-in-chef’s case classified as ‘secret’

Ahmad Ibrohim, founder and editor-in-chief of Payk weekly, the only independent newspaper in Khatlon province, has been in custody since August 12 of this year, accused of bribing a National

11:06, october 21, 2024

Record-breaking cake made by pastry chefs from Tajikistan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan

A team of 15 pastry chefs representing the World Federation of Restaurant Sports (WFRS) from Tajikistan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan have set a new world record in Dushanbe by creating a 200 kg cake,

10:31, october 21, 2024

Dushanbe hosts the travel hub international forum last week

The Travel Hub “Sodruzhestvo" (Commonwealth) International Forum took place in Dushanbe on October 19.

09:43, october 21, 2024

Leader of Group 24 sentenced to 30 years in prison

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on October 17 that a court in Dushanbe has sentenced the leader of the opposition movement, Group 24, Suhrob Zafar,

16:08, october 18, 2024

Tajikistan last month reportedly earned US$16.3 million from exporting electricity to neighboring nations

According to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, the country in September earned 16 million US dollars from exporting electricity to neighboring countries.

15:31, october 18, 2024

The police, in an attempt to fight immorality, are violating women's rights

Recently, law enforcement reports in Tajikistan have frequently highlighted the detention of girls and women for “immoral behavior,” with their faces often displayed as preview images in

14:47, october 18, 2024

LAW-ORDER

26-year-old man burns father’s car after being denied a vehicle

According to a video report from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) titled "Akbori VKD" Interior Ministry’s News), a 26-year-old man is suspected of setting his father’s car

14:05, october 18, 2024

Some state-run enterprises continue receiving tax amnesty

The government of Tajikistan has ordered to write off tax debts of several state-run enterprises, deeming them irrecoverable.

10:30, october 18, 2024

How much fuel is stored in Tajikistan to heat schools in winter?

As of October 8, 44,570 tons of coal, 39,960 cubic meters of firewood, and 19,600 liters of diesel fuel have been stocked in Tajikistan's educational institutions for the winter period, according

10:13, october 18, 2024

MONT TECH becomes official distributor of VMware solutions in Tajikistan

Software and hardware solutions distributor MONT TECH has signed a contract with MBCOM Technologies, which manages VMware's business in Africa, the CIS, Eastern Europe (except Poland, Czech

09:54, october 18, 2024

Freedom Bank Kazakhstan enters Tajikistan market after acquiring license from local financial regulator

The Joint-Stock Company (JSC) Freedom Bank Kazakhstan has entered Tajikistan’s market after obtaining a banking license from local financial regulator.

16:56, october 17, 2024

Ms. Shanny Campbell ends her tenure as ADB Country Director for Tajikistan

Ms.

16:31, october 17, 2024

Dushanbe to host the travel hub international forum this week

The Travel Hub “Sodruzhestvo" (Commonwealth) International Forum will take place in Dushanbe from October 19-20.

16:03, october 17, 2024

Emergencies Committee warns of the high risks of mudslides in mountain regions

The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan has issued a warning about a high risk of mudslides in mountainous regions.

15:41, october 17, 2024

POWER

Emomali Rahmon inaugurates a number of social and economic facilities in Tursunzoda

During his working visit to the city of Tursunzoda, President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated a number of social and economic facilities there today, according to Tajik president’s official website.

14:20, october 17, 2024

Higher-quality treatment and lower prices draw Tajik medical tourists to neighboring Uzbekistan

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reports that there are many hospitals in Tajikistan offering cataract surgery but Tajiks, especially residents of the northern province of Sughd, prefer to go

10:57, october 17, 2024

Last year, 44,000 school students stopped their education after 9th grade, representing a quarter of all graduates

In 2023, out of 170,000 students who completed the 9th grade, 114,000 continued to the 10th grade, 12,000 enrolled in vocational schools and colleges, while the remaining 44,000 chose not to continue

10:21, october 17, 2024

Qohir Rasoulzoda meets with the Prime Minister of Pakistan in Islamabad to discuss cooperation

Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda on October 15 held a bilateral meeting with Mr.

09:44, october 17, 2024

23rd meeting of SCO CHG results in adoption of the Joint Communique

The 23rd meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of Government (SCO CHG) that took place in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on October 15-16 has resulted in adoption of

09:23, october 17, 2024

The 23rd meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government held in Islamabad

The 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member nations took place Islamabad, Pakistan with participation of Tajikistan’s Prime

16:32, october 16, 2024

POWER

A new presidential residence to be built in Khujand

A new presidential residence is set to be built in Khujand, the capital of Sughd province, replacing the current residence of the President of Tajikistan, which will be demolished.

16:15, october 16, 2024

SECURITY

International Training Facility for Countering WMD and CBRN Terrorism to be built in Tajikistan

The Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan (NAST), in collaboration with the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Safety and Security Agency (CBRN SSA) of the NAST,

15:38, october 16, 2024

Migrant workers are facing increasing restrictions in Russia as several regions introduce new bans on employment in key economic sectors.

This week saw a series of announcements from Russian regional authorities implementing prohibitions on hiring foreign workers in various industries.

15:10, october 16, 2024

Uzbekistan’s IT Park earns US$1 billion. What about Tajikistan?

In early February, the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan reviewed the performance of its tech park for the past year and shared future plans.

10:56, october 16, 2024

‘I feel sorry for the mothers of misguided youth,’ says Tajikistan’s grand mufti

The Council of Ulema (Tajikistan's highest Islamic institution) has decided to hold weekly live broadcasts on its YouTube channel, where religious leaders answer questions from citizens on

10:31, october 16, 2024