Tajkistan

16:20, december 11, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajik health ministry confirms circulation of H3N2 flu, urges Caution but no panic

Seasonal flu strains A/H3N2 ("Hong Kong flu") and A/H1N1 ("swine flu") are currently circulating in Tajikistan, according to the Ministry of Health.

15:18, december 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Low-quality Tajik coal, expensive Kyrgyz coal: demand surges along with prices

As electricity rationing tighten across Tajikistan, demand for coal has surged — especially in Sughd province, where Kyrgyz coal remains the most sought after.

14:43, december 11, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Members of organized gang linked to 11 Serious Crimes, including murder, detained in Dushanbe

Police in Dushanbe have detained four members of an organized criminal group responsible for a series of serious and particularly grave offenses committed since 2024 in the capital, as well as in

14:24, december 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Fintech holding OSON launches B2B platform in Tajikistan, giving banks access to payments and transfers via Unified API

International fintech holding OSON, operating in Tajikistan under the EasyPay brand, has announced the launch of its B2B platform, OSON Business, in the country.

11:08, december 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Rainfall reportedly brings some relief to Tajikistan's power shortages, but Citizens say blackouts persist

Tajik authorities state that recent rainfall in the country has helped increase water inflow to the reservoir powering the Nurek hydropower plant (HPP), allowing for improved electricity supply to

10:27, december 11, 2025

POLITICS

China demands Taliban investigate killing of its citizens in Tajikistan

China has called on the Taliban to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent killing of Chinese nationals in Tajikistan, following attacks launched from Afghan territory.

10:11, december 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan strengthens water resource oversight with Launch of National Water Council

Tajikistan has taken a major step toward sustainable water management with the inaugural meeting of its newly established National Water Council, held in Dushanbe on December 10.

09:52, december 11, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan’s sumanak cooking tradition recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage

The traditional culture of sumanak cooking in Tajikistan has been officially added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the UN cultural agency

09:12, december 11, 2025

SOCIETY

European Union and Tajikistan mark completion of long-term water-safety infrastructure in Istiqlol

The European Union and Republic of Tajikistan today marked the successful completion of two newly constructed pipelines in the city of Istiqlol (formerly Taboshar), an important milestone

16:33, december 10, 2025

ECONOMY

Liquefied gas prices drop by over 1 somoni in Tajikistan

After two weeks of price hikes and supply shortages at fuel stations across Tajikistan, the cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has decreased by more than 1 somoni per liter, according to the

15:50, december 10, 2025

SOCIETY

“Digital Theater” forum in Dushanbe tackles online gender-based violence

A unique forum titled “Digital Theater” was held in Dushanbe to raise awareness about digital gender-based violence and how young people — particularly girls — can protect

15:16, december 10, 2025

SOCIETY

Three Tajik coaches earn international judo certification

Three Tajik judo coaches — Muhammadmurod Abdurahmonov, Suhrob Abdurahmonov, and Komronshoh Ustopiriyon — have successfully completed training and passed examinations at the International

15:03, december 10, 2025

SOCIETY

Somon.tj joins IT-Park Dushanbe as official resident

Tajikistan’s leading online platform Somon.tj has officially been granted resident status at IT-Park Dushanbe , the country’s premier hub for technology and innovation.

14:50, december 10, 2025

ECONOMY

Bank Eskhata launches UnionPay card transfers to China

Bank Eskhata has introduced a new international money transfer feature through its mobile app Eskhata Online, allowing users to send funds directly to UnionPay cards in China — quickly, easily,

14:07, december 10, 2025

SECURITY

Tajikistan’s uranium legacy: how much will it cost to clean up?

Tajikistan has inherited over 55 million tons of radioactive waste from the Soviet era — one of the most serious environmental legacies in Central Asia.

13:35, december 10, 2025

SOCIETY

Asia-Plus editor wins award for civic engagement in journalism

The Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law has announced the winners of its 2025 Human Rights Awards.

11:08, december 10, 2025

SOCIETY

2025 becomes the second-hottest year on record

The year 2025 is set to become the second-hottest ever recorded, surpassed only by the unprecedented global heat of 2024, according to data from the UN and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

10:45, december 10, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan develops a new long-term power system plan for GBAO for the period up to 2050

Tajikistan develops a new long-term Power System Plan (PSP) for the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) for the period up to 2050 in partnership with the Hydropower Sustainability Alliance

10:08, december 10, 2025

SOCIETY

Young lawyers in Tajikistan learn to defend the rights of violence victims

A youth legal forum focused on gender equality and rights protection was held at the Serena Dushanbe Hotel as part of the WEMJUST project, “Empowering Women through the Justice System in

09:50, december 10, 2025

SOCIETY

67 journalists killed worldwide in 2025, RSF reports

A total of 67 media professionals were killed globally over the past year, according to the annual report released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) yesterday.

15:08, december 9, 2025

POWER

Emomali Rahmon inaugurates new factory and educational institutions in Tursunzoda

On December 9, President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated a new aluminum products plant, Aluminiy Avvalin (First Aluminum) LLC, in the city of Tursunzoda.

12:22, december 9, 2025

SOCIETY

Traffic jams in Dushanbe: a result of urban planning failures

Despite government promises and ongoing efforts, Dushanbe’s traffic congestion shows no signs of easing. Every day, drivers spend hours stuck in gridlock, with no tangible improvement in sight.

10:54, december 9, 2025

POLITICS

Iranian ambassador stresses deeper cooperation between Iranian and Tajik specialized institutions

Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighian, has stressed developing cooperation between Iranian and Tajik specialized institutions, IRNA reported on December 3.

10:31, december 9, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Tajikistan criminalizes crypto mining with stolen electricity

Tajikistan has adopted amendments to its Criminal Code introducing penalties for the illegal use of electricity to mine virtual assets and cryptocurrencies.

10:08, december 9, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Fake traffic police officers arrested in Dushanbe for extorting money from drivers

Two men in Tajikistan’s capital have been arrested on suspicion of fraud after impersonating traffic police officers and extorting money from drivers, according to the Dushanbe Police

09:56, december 9, 2025

SOCIETY

Bezhan Abdulloyev crowned 2025 China Racing Champion

Tajik racing driver Bezhan Abdulloyev has confidently won the final round of the 2025 CRKC China Racing Championship, finishing the season with record-breaking results.

09:40, december 9, 2025

POWER

Tajikistan to introduce recycling fee for imported batteries

Under new legislative amendments, Tajikistan will impose a recycling fee on the import of all types of batteries, except for those weighing up to 0.5 kg.

09:29, december 9, 2025

POLITICS

Tajikistan and UN discuss the development of UNSDCF for 2027–2030

A national consultation meeting held in Dushanbe on December 5 in preparation to a new United Nations and Government of Tajikistan Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2027–2030.

09:00, december 9, 2025

ECONOMY

Asia and the Pacific lifts 2.7 billion people from water insecurity, but ecosystem decline threatens progress, says ADB report

More than 60% of Asia and the Pacific’s population—about 2.

16:36, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajik children returning from conflict zones learn to dream again

Thanks to a government program focused on rehabilitation, adaptation, and education for women and children repatriated from war zones, hundreds of children in Tajikistan are now rebuilding their