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During the Navrouz holiday celebrations, some bazaars and shopping center in Dushanbe will remain closed for periods ranging from 1 to 4 days, according to the Dushanbe Department of Economic Development, Trade, and Monitoring of the city administration. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighiyan, said that the United States and Israel have failed to achieve their objectives in the conflict with the Islamic Republic. He made the statement at a press conference in Dushanbe on March 16. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved cooperation agreements between the Khatlon region and three Russian regions — Leningrad, Kirov, and Penza. The relevant resolutions were signed by President Emomali Rahmon in late February 2026. asiaplustj.info »
As digital technologies continue to evolve rapidly, an increasing number of banking services are moving online, driving demand for secure and user-friendly financial solutions. One such service is the Arvand mobile application, designed to provide safe and efficient financial management. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union and the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage (ALIPH) have launched 29 cultural heritage projects across Central Asia aimed at safeguarding endangered tangible and intangible heritage threatened by climate change. asiaplustj.info »
The consortium of HITACHI ENERGY (Sweden) and Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios S.A. (Spain) will complete technical maintenance of converter substations in Tajikistan and Pakistan by May 2028 as part of the regional CASA-1000 power transmission project, according to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
A year ago, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan signed a State Border Agreement, which led to the reopening of the border and the full restoration of trade and economic ties. What has changed since then? The agreement was signed on March 13, 2025, during the state visit of Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon to Kyrgyzstan. asiaplustj.info »
Experts explain that the low level of interest in investing in Tajikistan’s economy is primarily due to the high risks of losing investments. Economists emphasize that investments are a crucial factor in the development of both individual businesses and the economy as a whole. asiaplustj.info »
Approximately 12,000 children aged 5–9 years and 20,000 adolescents aged 10–19 years in Tajikistan are affected by overweight or obesity, according to the new World Obesity Atlas 2026 report. The report warns that the consequences of obesity can manifest at an early age. asiaplustj.info »
Zsuzsanna Hargitai, Managing Director of the Small Business Finance and Development Department at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), paid a two-day working visit to Dushanbe, where she met with government officials and representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. asiaplustj.info »
On March 10, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government of Tajikistan, signed government resolutions establishing new state institutions at the International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan, the Tajik president’s press service reported . asiaplustj.info »
On the occasion of International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, the Asia-Plus Media Group organized a charity initiative, delivering books and essential supplies to the women’s correctional facility in Nurek. asiaplustj.info »
The long-standing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated into what can now be called an "open war" on February 27. The conflict has drawn international attention, especially given Pakistan's status as a nuclear power and the Taliban-controlled "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan," one of the most archaic regimes, which is officially recognized only by Russia. asiaplustj.info »
A two-day meeting of the joint intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, and scientific-technical cooperation between Tajikistan and Turkmenistan was held in Dushanbe on March 3-4. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan is preparing changes to its criminal legislation aimed at tightening penalties for crimes involving violence against women and children. Among the proposed reforms is the introduction of life sentences for those convicted of pedophilia and administrative detention of up to five days for sexual harassment. asiaplustj.info »
Since the outbreak of the new war in the Persian Gulf, missile strikes from Israel and the US have targeted strategic sites in Iran, many of which are located within urban areas. Alongside government officials and military commanders—40 of whom have died from the bombings—ordinary citizens of the Islamic Republic are also suffering. asiaplustj.info »
As the war between the United States and Israel against Iran enters its fifth day, airstrikes from both sides continue. The U.S. and Israel have targeted various cities in Iran, while Iran has retaliated by attacking Israel and U.S. military bases in Arab countries across the Middle East. asiaplustj.info »
The US and Israel have bombed targets across Iran for a fourth day, as President Donald Trump declared that the country's air defenses, air force, navy and leadership were "gone", the BBC reported yesterday. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has identified large breeding grounds for locusts, with the pest recorded across more than 120,000 hectares. To enhance the fight against these insects, authorities are expanding the use of drones for monitoring and treating affected areas. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom to collaborate on critical minerals. The corresponding decree was signed by President Emomali Rahmon, who is the Head of the Government, on February 23, 2026. asiaplustj.info »
The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) is the largest region by area in Tajikistan. This majestic land is home to one of the world’s most significant mountain systems — the Pamirs. Here lie the famous seven-thousanders that mountaineers from all over the world aim to conquer. asiaplustj.info »
An explosive detection and canine unit has been established within the patrol and post service battalion of the Dushanbe Police Department, the department’s press center reported . According to the Dushanbe police, the new unit was created “to strengthen public order, ensure the safety and protection of citizens, and enhance the effectiveness of crime prevention efforts. asiaplustj.info »
Starting March 5, Dushanbe will introduce an automated system to check whether vehicles have mandatory insurance and have passed the required technical inspection. The monitoring will be carried out using surveillance cameras and radar systems, the Dushanbe Department of the Interior Ministry reported. asiaplustj.info »
All flights between Tajikistan and Iran have been temporarily suspended amid the military operation launched by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic on February 28, a source in Tajikistan’s aviation sector told Asia-Plus. asiaplustj.info »
The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, visited Tajikistan alongside Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak to discuss expanding industrial, mining, and trade cooperation between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
The strengthening and expansion of trade and economic cooperation between Tajikistan and Iran was discussed by Tajikistan's Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, during a meeting with Iran's Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade, Seyed Mohammad Atabak. asiaplustj.info »
On February 2, 2026, a new digital platform for classifieds and online services, Alon.tj, was launched in Tajikistan. The project is currently in its active development phase, offering users an online platform where they can post ads for goods and services, find clients, promote their offerings, and interact with audiences across the country. Alon. asiaplustj.info »
On February 17, the 13th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan was held in Dushanbe. The meeting was attended by the prime ministers of both countries, Qohir Rasoulzoda of Tajikistan and Abdulla Aripov of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan’s state-run news agency Khovar reports . asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has begun preparing specialists and forming an engineering team to create its first national scientific satellite, "Mirzo Ulugbek," in a 6U format. The satellite's launch is scheduled for 2028. Additionally, the country plans to train its own astronaut. asiaplustj.info »
On February 16, a meeting took place in Dushanbe between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, and his Kazakh counterpart, Ermek Kosherbayev, who is in the country on an official visit. The talks were held in both narrow and expanded formats. asiaplustj.info »
A 46-year-old resident of the Vakhsh district in Khatlon province, Abdullo Aslamov, has been detained in Dushanbe on suspicion of organizing illegal religious education and abusing 13 minors, the Dushanbe Police Department reported . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s national standards authority, Tajikstandard, has expressed concern over the growing consumption of energy drinks, particularly among youth and teenagers. "These drinks are typically used to combat fatigue and boost energy. asiaplustj.info »
The official launch of Starlink in Tajikistan has opened access to satellite internet even in the most remote areas of the country. This article provides a detailed guide on how to order the terminal, the monthly subscription costs, where to register the equipment, who can use it, and when it makes sense to switch to satellite internet instead of mobile or fixed-line options. asiaplustj.info »
The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) plans to introduce machines for the purchase and sale of gold bars throughout the year. Special equipment, similar to ATMs for cash withdrawals, will be installed in Dushanbe, allowing individuals to buy and sell gold bars. asiaplustj.info »
Several popular social media platforms and news websites, including WhatsApp , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , and prominent global media outlets like Deutsche Welle , Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty , Current Time , and BBC. asiaplustj.info »
In recent years, automated traffic control systems have become a common tool in large cities. Their main goal is to reduce the number of dangerous situations on the roads through continuous monitoring. asiaplustj.info »
"The shortage of teachers in Tajikistan's schools has been completely resolved," recently declared the Ministry of Education. The statistics look convincing: thousands of new teachers, formally closed vacancies, no shortage of staff. asiaplustj.info »
The recent increase in electricity and heating tariffs in Tajikistan is linked to the need to eliminate the financial deficit in the energy sector, fulfill obligations to credit institutions, rising production costs, and increased fuel and spare parts prices, as well as wage hikes for industry workers. asiaplustj.info »
The markets for the import and sale of petroleum products and liquefied gas in Tajikistan operated under competitive conditions in 2025 and showed no signs of monopolization, according to the Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Approximately 250–300 citizens of Tajikistan, mostly women and children, remain in Syria and Iraq, while their fate remains uncertain. Following the change of government in Syria, the repatriation process was suspended, the Office of the Human Rights Ombudsman of Tajikistan reported. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, 125 employees of the electricity sector were dismissed and held criminally liable in 2025 following inspections that revealed violations in the provision of electricity to the population. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan’s Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis has approved at first reading a draft law introducing administrative liability for insults and hooliganism on the internet, Gazeta.uz reported on February 3. asiaplustj.info »
Artificial intelligence technologies have rapidly become part of everyday life, yet skepticism about their impact remains strong. Critics point to risks for employment, education, and cultural identity. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to an additional seven and a half years in prison by an Iranian court, according to media reports. asiaplustj.info »
CMWP Uzbekistan, an international consulting company specializing in commercial real estate, has published a review of the hospitality industry across Central Asia, analyzing the presence and development of international hotel chains in the region. asiaplustj.info »
The use and mining of cryptocurrencies are not officially prohibited in Tajikistan, and a registered cryptocurrency exchange is operating in the country, Director of the Agency for Innovations and Digital Technologies Khurshed Fayzullozoda said at a news conference on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
A five-day international training seminar titled “Joint Cooperation between Tajikistan and Turkiye: Islamic Finance and the Capital Markets of the Future” concluded in Dushanbe on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, has expressed the country’s "welcome" for the talks between Iran and the U. S. , which began in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik national clothing fully complies with Islamic requirements and reflects the rich cultural traditions of the people. This was stated by Ms. Bunafsha Faiziddinzoda, Chair of the Committee for Women and Family Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan, during a news conference on February 5. asiaplustj.info »
On the night of February 5–6, seven avalanches of varying size occurred along the 78–81 km stretch of the Dushanbe–Chanak highway in the Ayni district, according to the Branch of the Innovative Road Solutions (IRS) in Tajikistan, which operates the toll on this 354-kilometer highway. asiaplustj.info »
