Tajkistan

Invisible contribution: Tajik migrants support the economy, but state statistics remain silent

More than a million citizens of Tajikistan work abroad, representing nearly one in ten people in the country.

11:08, november 10, 2025

Tajikistan and U.S. sign over $3 billion in agreements covering aviation, technology, and investment

In a major step forward for bilateral relations, Tajikistan and the United States signed a series of cooperation agreements worth more than $3.

10:53, november 10, 2025

Tajikistan showcases key investment projects at C5+1 business forum in Washington

A high-level delegation from Tajikistan presented a series of strategic investment projects at the Central Asia–U.S. Business Conference held in Washington, D.C.

10:39, november 10, 2025

Tajik leader calls for stronger U.S.–Central Asia economic ties at C5+1 Summit dinner

Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon delivered a keynote address during the working dinner of the Second Central Asia–United States (C5+1) Summit in Washington on November 6, emphasizing

10:30, november 10, 2025

Emomali Rahmon, Donald Trump pledge to deepen Tajikistan - U.S. cooperation

In a key diplomatic engagement, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon met with U.S.

10:04, november 10, 2025

President Trump hosts leaders of five Central Asian nations to strengthen strategic partnership

Western media report that U.S.

15:13, november 5, 2025

Central Asia in the spotlight: what are Washington’s interests?

In late October, U.S. President Donald Trump invited the leaders of Central Asian countries to attend the Central Asia–U.S. summit, which is scheduled for November 6.

14:23, november 5, 2025

Tajikistan's Kommerzbank launches New Year campaign for money transfer recipients

Kommerzbank of Tajikistan has launched a festive campaign titled “Money Transfers” for clients receiving remittances from Russia.

14:07, november 5, 2025

Dushanbe–Samarkand flight permanently cancelled due to low demand

The Dushanbe–Samarkand–Dushanbe flight, which had been operating for only three months, has been permanently removed from the schedule.

10:53, november 5, 2025

INCIDENTS

Another Tajik national dies in Ukraine war

Abdumutalib Ayubov, a native of Tajikistan, was killed in combat just one week after being conscripted into Russia’s war against Ukraine.

10:27, november 5, 2025

60 women in Sughd province awarded grants for craft and entrepreneurship development

Sixty women artisans and entrepreneurs from Sughd have been awarded grants totaling 420,000 somonis, according to the press service of the Sughd regional government.

09:08, november 5, 2025

EDB expands cooperation with Tajikistan in digital transformation and artificial intelligence

A Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between Tajikistan's Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Digital Initiatives Fund (DIF) was

17:05, november 4, 2025

Tajikistan's President holds key bilateral meetings in Doha

On the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, President Emomali Rahmon held a series of bilateral meetings on November 4 to discuss cooperation, according to the Tajik

16:45, november 4, 2025

TAJKISTAN

WFP is looking for office space in Khujand

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a modern and secure office premise in Khujand city to establish a new field office.

16:33, november 4, 2025

Tajikistan’s President addresses UN Social Development Summit in Doha

On Tuesday November 4, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan participated in the Second World Summit for Social Development held in the capital of Qatar, according to the Tajik president’s

15:29, november 4, 2025

Russia’s interior ministry warns migrants about risks of using exit and reentry to legalize status

The Russian Interior Ministry has issued a warning to foreign nationals regarding the misconception that they can renew their migration status and extend their stay in Russia by simply leaving and

14:38, november 4, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Bokhtar power supply inspector fined for embezzling funds from consumers

A Bokhtar city court has fined Akobir Kholmumin, an inspector from the sales department of OJSC Electricity Distribution Networks" of Bokhtar, 15,000 somonis for embezzling 7,500 somoni.

14:12, november 4, 2025

Tajikistan to launch national 5G consortium to boost digitalization

Tajikistan is moving forward with the creation of a national 5G consortium aimed at accelerating the rollout of 5G technology across the country.

13:53, november 4, 2025

Tajikistan upgraded to Tier 2 in U.S. Human Trafficking Report, but faces significant challenges

The Government of Tajikistan has made significant progress in its efforts to combat human trafficking, earning an upgrade to Tier 2 in the U.S.

11:11, november 4, 2025

POWER

President appoints new leaders at key institutions, including universities and prosecutor’s office

In a series of recent government decrees, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has announced a series of high-level appointments across various sectors, including the Prosecutor General’s

10:48, november 4, 2025

Jailed journalist transferred to Dushanbe-based prison No.1, still awaiting surgery

The health condition of imprisoned journalist Abdusattor Pirmuhammadzoda continues to raise serious concerns.

10:16, november 4, 2025

Former chief of Tajikistan’s prison system, General Izzatullo Sharifzoda, dies in Dushanbe

Colonel-General Izzatullo Sharifzoda, former head of Tajikistan’s Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Sentences (GUIN), has died at the age of 71.

09:28, november 4, 2025

Central Asia-US summit should focus on addressing region’s growing repression, says HRW statement

Governments attending the Central Asia-US summit on November 6, 2025, should focus on improving their human rights records amid discussions of economic and security cooperation, Human Rights Watch

09:10, november 4, 2025

Tajikistan and Russia to launch $150 million cotton industry cluster

Tajikistan, in partnership with the Russian BTK consortium, is launching the country’s largest full-cycle light industry cluster—from cotton cultivation to garment manufacturing.

17:08, november 3, 2025

INCIDENTS

Over 1,000 earthquakes recorded in Central Asia and Afghanistan in one month

According to Volcano Discovery , a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck Afghanistan on the night of November 3.

16:49, november 3, 2025

Emomali Rahmon to attend international summits in Qatar and the United States

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon departed for the State of Qatar on November 3 for an official visit to take part in the Second World Summit on Social Development, according to the Tajik

16:22, november 3, 2025

“I’m tired of staying silent”: young woman in Varzob speaks out on disability barriers

At 29, Lailo Mamadyorova lives every day with cerebral palsy, yet her voice has grown louder than her obstacles.

15:14, november 3, 2025

Once-disputed section of the Isfara–Chorkuh–Vorukh road reopens to traffic

A once-disputed section of the Isfara–Chorkuh–Vorukh highway, long closed due to border tensions between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, has officially reopened to traffic.

14:12, november 3, 2025