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10:18, june 30, 2025

President of Tajikistan highlights development progress in GBAO ahead of Independence Day

During a working visit to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), President Emomali Rahmon announced significant progress in the region’s socio-economic development.

09:33, june 30, 2025

Tajikistan commissions Sebzor hydropower plant in GBAO: A new era of energy

Marking a turning point in the energy history of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), the 11-megawatt Sebzor hydropower plant (HPP) was officially inaugurated in Roshtqala district on June

14:39, june 28, 2025

Commissions Sebzor Hydropower Plant: A New Era of Energy Security Begins in Viloyati Mukhtori Kuhistoni Badakhshon (VMKB)

In a landmark event marking a turning point in the energy history of VMKB, the 11-megawatt Sebzor Hydropower Plant (HPP) was officially inaugurated today in Roshtqala district.

17:03, june 26, 2025

Tajikistan faces growing threat from dust storms: what can be done?

Over the past three decades, the number of dust and sandstorms in Tajikistan has increased tenfold, posing a growing threat to public health, agriculture, and infrastructure.

15:45, june 26, 2025

Emomali Rahmon inaugurates a series of rural electrification projects in GBAO

In a major milestone towards achieving universal energy access in Tajikistan’s remote mountainous regions, President Emomali Rahmon on June 26 inaugurated a series of rural electrification

15:24, june 26, 2025

Tajikistan launches strategic energy infrastructure in GBAO to expand regional grid and strengthen cross-border connectivity

In a major advancement for energy connectivity and resilience in Tajikistan’s Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), the Government of Tajikistan on June 26 inaugurated and broke

13:03, june 26, 2025

Dust storms and air pollution on the rise in Dushanbe, World Bank and UN warn

The World Bank’s report Air Quality Management in Central Asia outlines key priorities and proposing solutions to improve air quality through both local initiatives and regional collaboration.

11:57, june 26, 2025

Over 65,000 premature deaths in CA were attributed to ambient air pollution in 2021, says WB report

Air pollution has become a silent killer across Central Asia, with more than 65,000 premature deaths recorded in 2021 alone due to diseases linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.

11:10, june 26, 2025

Tajikistan launches Central Asia’s first AI cluster and technopark

Tajikistan has inaugurated Central Asia’s first national artificial intelligence (AI) cluster and unveiled the country’s pioneering AI technopark, Area AI.

10:42, june 26, 2025

Tajikistan launches ‘Open Skies’ policy, lifting restrictions on foreign airlines

Tajikistan has officially adopted an “Open Skies” policy, marking a significant shift in its aviation sector.

10:13, june 26, 2025

President Rahmon reviews Darvoz district's socio-economic progress during working visit

President Emomali Rahmon conducted a working visit to Darvoz district in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) on June 25, where he inaugurated new infrastructure projects and assessed local

09:40, june 26, 2025

Hydropower plant, fish farm, and tourist complex opened during President Rahmon’s visit to GBAO

As part of his ongoing working trip across the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated a series of infrastructure projects in Rushan and Darvoz districts today

16:34, june 25, 2025

Wheat prices rise in Kazakhstan: What does this mean for Tajikistan?

Wheat prices in Kazakhstan have once again surged, raising concerns for Tajikistan, which imports over 90% of its wheat from Kazakhstan.

16:13, june 25, 2025

From Darvoz to Rushan gates: Section of highway connecting Dushanbe and Khorog commissioned

Emomali Rahmon, who began his working visit to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) today, arrived in Darvoz district after Vanj, where, with his participation, a section of the road from

14:59, june 25, 2025

Through war and worries: Tajik journalists in Iran and Israel on life, fears, and solidarity

The onset of Israel’s attack on Iran has drastically changed the situation in both countries.

13:46, june 25, 2025

In the danger zone: UN warns of growing drought risk in Tajikistan and Central Asia

A new UN-backed report has placed Central Asia among the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, warning of intensified droughts, glacier loss, and mounting environmental and economic risks

13:22, june 25, 2025

President inaugurates new industrial park in GBAO’s Vanj district

As part of his working visit to the Vanj district in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon today inaugurated a newly constructed industrial park aimed

10:53, june 25, 2025

Tajikistan unveils green energy roadmap at international conference in Dushanbe

Tajikistan presented its first-ever national Green Energy Roadmap at the 3rd International Conference on the “Prospects for the Development of Renewable Energy in the Republic of

10:27, june 25, 2025

UCA launches Silver Jubilee celebrations with graduation ceremonies in Naryn and Khorog

The University of Central Asia (UCA) marked a major milestone on June 21 with the graduation of its fifth cohort of undergraduate students.

09:52, june 25, 2025

President Rahmon begins three-day working visit to GBAO

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon began a three-day visit to the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO today.

09:28, june 25, 2025

Tajikistan welcomes ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has officially welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the State of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which came into effect early

16:42, june 24, 2025

“The nuclear program is just a pretext”: What does Israel want, and can Iran defend itself?

As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, experts weigh in on the real motives behind the war and the risks of a broader regional catastrophe.

15:03, june 24, 2025

Nearly half of U.S. visa applicants from Tajikistan denied — U.S. State Department report

45.24% of applicants from Tajikistan were denied U.S. B1/B2 visitor visas in 2024, according to a new report from the U.S. State Department.

14:47, june 24, 2025

Russia’s Investigative Committee completes investigation into Crocus City Hall terror attack

Russia’s Investigative Committee has officially completed its investigation into the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, a concert venue near Moscow.

10:11, june 24, 2025

One of the convicts in Konibodom family murder case transferred to Vahdat prison

Sharifjon Ashourov, a 66-year-old man sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with one of the high-profile family murders in Konibodom, has been transferred from the pre-trial detention center

09:26, june 24, 2025

Risk of mudflows persists in Tajikistan due to heat and rain

Tajikistan's emergency and weather authorities are warning of a heightened risk of mudflows in several regions of the country as temperatures soar and rainfall continues.

09:14, june 24, 2025

“An Eternal Partnership”: What China offers to Central Asia

China reinforced its regional influence during the second China–Central Asia summit in Kazakhstan, where leaders from six countries signed a historic Treaty of Eternal Friendship and

17:28, june 23, 2025

President Emomali Rahmon Meets Senior Advisor to the Emir of Qatar

On Monday June 23, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a meeting with Mohammad Al-Attiyah, Advisor to the Cabinet of the Emir of the State of Qatar, the Tajik president’s official

16:57, june 23, 2025

Tajik national air carrier resumes flights on an air route from Dushanbe to GBAO’s Vanj district

Tajikistan’s national airline, Tajik Air, has announced the launch of a new weekly flight route connecting the capital city Dushanbe with Vanj district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous

16:28, june 23, 2025

Apricots rot on trees: Horticultural crisis of Tajikistan

Tajikistan, previously known for its cheap labor and high unemployment rates, faced serious challenges in the agricultural sector in 2025.