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10:04, july 18, 2025

Tajikistan to begin digital transformation of agriculture with FAO support

Tajikistan has approved the Agricultural Digitalization Program for 2025-2029 , developed with the support of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

09:20, july 18, 2025

ADB to support modernization of Tajikistan’s social insurance system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$500,000 technical assistance grant to support the Government of Tajikistan in preparing for the modernization and digitalization of its state social

16:35, july 17, 2025

Extreme heatwaves threaten Central Asia: impact on economy and public health

Cities across Central Asia, including Tajikistan, are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures, according to a new report from the World Bank.

15:43, july 17, 2025

Trump plans tariffs on imports from 150 countries: will Tajikistan be affected?

The United States is set to introduce new tariffs of 10-15% on goods imported from more than 150 countries, President Donald Trump announced in an interview with Real America's Voice , as

15:17, july 17, 2025

The 12-day war between Israel and Iran: causes and consequences for Central Asia

From June 13 to 25 of this year, the situation in the Middle East dramatically worsened with Israel's military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

14:42, july 17, 2025

President of Mongolia to pay a state visit to Tajikistan next week

As part of his tour of Central Asia, the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will visit Tajikistan at the invitation of Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon.

10:57, july 17, 2025

Young pianist Samir Abdurazakov on what it's like to be a star at 16

Samir Abdurazakov, a talented young pianist of international caliber, finalist of the prestigious Unga Solister competition in Sweden, and nominee for the international title of Young Steinway

10:25, july 17, 2025

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan reach agreement on Roghun hydroelectric power supplies

The Government of Tajikistan has approved a draft agreement with Uzbekistan regarding the delivery of electricity from the Roghun hydropower plant (HPP).

09:48, july 17, 2025

Armenia applies for membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Novosti Armenia reports that according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia has officially applied for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

09:04, july 17, 2025

Asia-Plus and Re-skill launch partnership to train neural network for Tajik speech

Asia-Plus Media Group and the startup Re-skill have announced the beginning of a partnership aimed at training a neural network for Tajik speech recognition and synthesis.

16:31, july 16, 2025

"We trusted in God and rushed to help": how five Tajik migrants saved a family in Istra

In recent days, a video has been circulating on social media showing a group of Tajik young men in Russia rescuing women and children from drowning in a reservoir in the city of Istra.

14:38, july 16, 2025

S&P begins preparations for sovereign credit rating of Tajikistan

International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has initiated the process of preparing the sovereign credit rating for Tajikistan, according to the press service of the

14:10, july 16, 2025

Central Asia faces looming “gas famine”: struggling to meet growing energy demands

Central Asia is grappling with a growing gas shortage as the region struggles to meet its increasing energy needs.

13:31, july 16, 2025

Water, sewage, and trash: how much residents of different regions of Tajikistan pay

In Tajikistan, the list of utility services includes, among other things, water supply, sewage, and solid waste disposal.

11:20, july 16, 2025

Iran urges SCO to play central role in tackling state terrorism, other threats

Iran’s Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi addressed his counterparts from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)’s member states, calling for a more active role by the Organization in

11:06, july 16, 2025

Top Tajik diplomat participates in SCO foreign ministers’ meeting in China

Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhiddin participated in a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member nations, which

10:10, july 16, 2025

Press secretaries of government agencies to strengthen trusting relations with journalists

On July 15, the National Library of Tajikistan hosted the presentation of the second phase of the project, Strengthening the Capacity of Press Services and Their Interaction with the Media.

09:51, july 16, 2025

‘She jumped into the river out of jealousy’: lawyer of Madina Halimova reveals her testimony

In the case of Madina Halimova, a woman from Farkhor district in Khatlon province, who jumped into a river with her four children, two court hearings had already taken place before July 15.

09:00, july 16, 2025

Tajikistan’s Ombudsman calls for creation of “protective environment for children” after Farkhor tragedy

Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, has called for urgent measures to protect children's rights in the wake of a tragic incident in Farkhor district of Khatlon province,

16:36, july 15, 2025

UN agencies to support Tajikistan in enhancing national nutrition

A new joint initiative between the Government of Tajikistan and several United Nations agencies aims to transform the country's food system to improve public nutrition.

15:06, july 15, 2025

“Fear of war and alienation”: Why Russian citizenship is losing its appeal for Tajik migrants

Once seen as a pathway to better jobs and legal security, Russian citizenship is no longer in high demand among Tajik labor migrants.

14:31, july 15, 2025

Tajik business expands presence in Uzbekistan with 357 active enterprises

Tajikistan’s business footprint in Uzbekistan continues to grow steadily, with 357 enterprises operating in the country by mid-2025, according to Uzbekistan’s National Committee on

14:16, july 15, 2025

Breakthrough in HIV prevention: WHO urges global access to long-acting drug lenacapavir

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to make the groundbreaking HIV prevention drug lenacapavir widely available in pharmacies and clinics.

11:31, july 15, 2025

Tajik energy minister criticizes electricity distribution company over high losses and poor performance

Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, has expressed dissatisfaction with the poor performance of the national electricity distribution company, OJSC “Distribution

11:02, july 15, 2025

Tajikistan faces forecasted decline in remittance inflows over the next three years

The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) predicts a gradual decline in remittance inflows to Tajikistan over the next three years, posing a serious risk to the country’s

10:39, july 15, 2025

Former rector of Khujand State University sentenced to seven years in prison for bribery

Ayub Usmonzoda, the former rector of Khujand State University named after academician Bobojon Ghafourov, has been sentenced to seven years in prison on bribery charges.

10:19, july 15, 2025

China overtakes Russia as Tajikistan’s major trading partner

China has emerged as Tajikistan’s major trading partner, surpassing Russia for the first time in over 25 years, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan.

17:16, july 14, 2025

Tourist arrivals in Tajikistan surge by 31% over the first half of 2025

Tajikistan welcomed more than 761,000 international tourists over the first six months of 2025 — a significant 31% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Tourism

16:04, july 14, 2025

The High-Level Political and Security Dialogue aims to deepen the partnership between the EU and CA’s nations, says EU official

Interview with Mr. Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service for Political Affairs. Q. Mr.

15:17, july 14, 2025

Electricity, cement, coal: Tajikistan expands trade with Afghanistan in 2025

Bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Afghanistan has seen a significant boost over the first five months of 2025, reaching approximately US$40 million, according to the Agency for Statistics under