Tajkistan

"We were just doing our duty." How two young men saved people during a fire in Dushanbe

On the evening of April 8, a fire broke out in one of the 12-story residential buildings on Sharifjon Huseyinzoda Street in Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district.

11:32, april 15, 2025

ICB reduces the interest rates for business loans

The Investment and Credit Bank, Tajikistan (ICB) has announced a reduction of interest rates for business loans as part of its ongoing efforts to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and

11:04, april 15, 2025

Bank Arvand invests in OBBO – the first socially oriented marketplace in Tajikistan.

E-commerce is becoming one of the key drivers of sustainable economic growth in Tajikistan.

09:34, april 15, 2025

Tajik military personnel to participate in Victory Parade in Moscow for the 80th Victory Day

Tajik officers and soldiers will travel to Russia in early May to participate in the festive parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, an

09:29, april 15, 2025

First brain vessel surgery conducted in Tajikistan

Tajikistan has successfully performed its first-ever brain vessel surgery using modern medical equipment and technology.

09:24, april 15, 2025

World Bank delegation visits Roghun hydropower plant

An official delegation of the World Bank, led by Ms. Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations, and Ms.

16:19, april 14, 2025

Emomali Rahmon instructs to urgently eliminate consequences of earthquake in Rasht Valley

The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, has instructed relevant ministries and agencies to quickly address the consequences of the earthquake in the Rasht region and determine the scope,

15:53, april 14, 2025

Tajik passport for internal travels ranked among the weakest in the world

According to the updated Visa Index ranking, Tajikistan ranked 84th among nearly 200 countries in terms of travel freedom.

15:23, april 14, 2025

SECURITY

What will happen if Russia lifts the ban on the Taliban's activities?

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court of Russia to suspend the ban on the activities of the Taliban in Russia.

14:42, april 14, 2025

POWER

WB confirms its support for Tajikistan in developing green economy and achieving sustainable growth

On Sunday April 13, President Emomali Rahmon received Ms. Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations and Ms.

14:21, april 14, 2025

With support from the EU, WHO and MoHSPP strengthen health policy through evidence-informed decision-making

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSPP), successfully hosted a participatory workshop on

13:57, april 14, 2025

Why IT specialists from Tajikistan are moving to Uzbekistan

Asia-Plus spoke with three professionals who have already moved to Tashkent and are building their careers there.

11:23, april 14, 2025

POWER

Dushanbe to host 15th International Half Marathon on April 19

The Capital City Day is marked in Tajikistan on the third Saturday of April and this year, Dushanbe will mark the Capital City Day on April 19.

11:07, april 14, 2025

Three representatives of Tajikistan selected to participate in YPB program

UNAOC Welcomes a New Cohort of Young Peacebuilders from the South Caucasus and Central Asia Region.

10:42, april 14, 2025

The Government instructs to review distribution of income from the Roghun hydropower plant

The Government of Tajikistan has adopted a resolution titled “On the distribution of income from the sale of electricity (both domestic and export) generated by the Roghun Hydropower Plant.

10:15, april 14, 2025

How Tajik startup zypl.ai raises US$6 Million in just 30 minutes

In an interview with Asia-Plus , Azizjon Azimi, founder of zypl.ai, shared how the company secured a $6 million investment after a rapid negotiation with a leading Silicon Valley venture fund.

09:37, april 14, 2025

Powerful earthquake strikes northeastern Tajikistan (updated)

As a result of the earthquake that occurred on April 13 in northeastern Tajikistan, 94 residential buildings were completely destroyed in Rasht and Tojikobod districts, according to the Emergencies

09:27, april 14, 2025

Earthquake in Tajikistan claims the life of a three-year-old child

As a result of a series of earthquakes in Tajikistan on April 13, a child was killed and 29 houses were partially destroyed.

17:03, april 11, 2025

IFAD invests over US$115 Million in Tajikistan’s agrarian sector

Zavqi Zavqizoda, Tajikistan’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, on April 8 met in Dushanbe with Roberto Longo, Country Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development

16:12, april 11, 2025

POWER

Rustam Emomali unanimously re-elected as chairman of the Majlisi Milli

At the first session of the Majlisi Milli of the seventh convocation, which was held in Dushanbe on April 11, Rustam Emomali was re-elected as Chairman of the Majlisi Milli.

15:39, april 11, 2025

SECURITY

Tajikistan reportedly reaches more than 80 percent of its spring conscription campaign target

As of April 10, Tajikistan has reached more than 80 percent of its spring conscription campaign target, Faridoun Mahmadalizoda, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, told Asia-Plus Friday

15:13, april 11, 2025

Tajikistan expands area of irrigated land

The area of irrigated land in Tajikistan has increased: according to the State Committee for Land Management and Geodesy of Tajikistan, as of early 2025, it reached 767,412 hectares, which is 1,109

14:52, april 11, 2025

Power rationing lifted in Tajikistan

As of April 11, electricity rationing has been lifted across all regions of Tajikistan, Qurbon Ahmadzoda, an official with Barqi Tojik, told Asia-Plus Friday afternoon.

11:50, april 11, 2025

Dushanbe airport suspended operations for several hours on April 10 due to Varesh Airlines incident

On Thursday April 10, Dushanbe International Airport suspended operations for more than six hours after a passenger plane operated by Iranian carrier Varesh Airlines veered off the runway during

11:05, april 11, 2025

Carrot prices more than double in Tajikistan

In April 2025, vegetable prices in Tajikistan rose significantly compared to the same period last year.

10:45, april 11, 2025

Tajikistan launches glacier preservation campaign

Ahead of the upcoming High-Level International Conference set to take place in Dushanbe at the end of May, a series of events has been launched — from seminars for journalists to creative

10:25, april 11, 2025

Tajikistan, Russia expected to expand labor migration cooperation

On Thursday April 10, the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan, Ms.

10:09, april 11, 2025

Russian delegation visits Tajikistan to discuss issues related to labor migration

A delegation of the Russian Federation, headed by headed by Denis Vasiliyev, Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Labor and Employment, arrived in Dushanbe on April 8 to discuss issues

09:44, april 11, 2025

Tajikistan and IRENA expand cooperation in development of renewable energy

Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, held a meeting with Gurbuz Gonul, Director of Country Engagement and Partnerships at the International Renewable Energy Agency

09:23, april 11, 2025