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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 »
Tajikistan has recorded an increase in the number of complaints and registered crimes related to domestic violence, affecting both women and men, according to the Committee on Women and Family Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
On February 3, a high-level international conference was held in Dushanbe, dedicated to the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture (OPCAT), the exploration of pathways to its ratification, and the establishment of a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The authorities of Tajikistan have stepped up efforts to diversify labor migration destinations by expanding cooperation with a number of European and Asian countries. This was announced by the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Tariffs for drinking water, waste removal, and a number of other communal services have been increased in Tajikistan as of January 1 this year. Rates for households rose by 15%, while tariffs for businesses increased by 30%, Chairman of the country’s Committee for Housing and Communal Services Jamshed Tabarzoda said at a press conference on February 2. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan imported approximately 1. 7 million tons of fuel and lubricants in 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR). The ministry reported that under the indicative balance framework, more than 1. asiaplustj.info »
Amir Kholmatov doesn’t paint in a studio or exhibition hall. His canvases are stones, his audience is made up of random passersby, and the themes for his artwork stem from fairytales, memories, and conversations with local residents. asiaplustj.info »
A cooperation agreement was signed between the Confucius Institute at Tajik National University (TNU) and the Dushanbe Branch of the National University of Science and Technology MISiS (Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys) in Dushanbe on January 20. The agreement focuses on the study of the Chinese language. asiaplustj.info »
Chinese entities are significantly increasing their investments in Central Asia, focusing on joint ventures, acquisitions, and infrastructure projects. Eurasianet notes that China now accounts for more than a quarter of all foreign companies or joint ventures operating in this Central Asian state. asiaplustj.info »
In a significant development, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed renaming the country’s future one-chamber parliament to "Kurultai." Orda.kz says this suggestion was put forward yesterday during a session of the National Kurultai, a consultative body that meets annually. asiaplustj.info »
In 2026, experts and international organizations are highlighting a range of infectious and non-infectious threats that could seriously affect global health security. These include zoonotic viruses, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and the rising burden of cancer. asiaplustj.info »
A national consultation on the preparation of a new Green Climate Fund (GCF) project was held in Dushanbe, focusing on tree planting, sustainable forest management, and forest conservation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan will introduce cash incentives for government officials, school pupils, and university students who read the highest number of books. Citing the press service of the Ministry of Justice, Fergana News says the initiative is outlined in a decree signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on January 15. asiaplustj.info »
The city of Panjakent, long known as a center of traditional crafts, is witnessing a revival of one of its most iconic art forms — suzani embroidery. Increasingly, local brides are choosing richly embroidered traditional dresses for their weddings instead of European-style white gowns. asiaplustj.info »
Heads of ministries and agencies of Tajikistan as well as heads of provinces and cities are expected to begin to give news conferences on the results of the past half-year’s work on January 26, 2026, according to the stte-run news agency Khovar. asiaplustj.info »
On January 16, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon made a series of personnel changes within the Ministry of Defense, the National Guard, Border Troops, the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption, and the Main Department for the Execution of Criminal Punishments of the Ministry of Justice. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has published a report titled “Eurasian Transport Corridors: Project Observatory and Interactive Map,” which provides data on the development of infrastructure for transport corridors and routes within the Eurasian Transport Framework (ETF). asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, administrative fines for tax evasion and other mandatory payments have been increased following amendments made to the Administrative Offenses Code (CoAP), which came into effect in December 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, has held meetings in Dushanbe with representatives from the European Union and India to discuss bilateral cooperation in energy and water resources. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan plans to allocate nearly 100 million somonis to develop the culture and arts sector over the next five years. The funding will be used to hold festivals and competitions, support theaters, digitize libraries, train personnel, conduct academic research in the field of culture, reform management systems, and equip institutions with modern technology. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is set to experience a significant drop in temperatures, precipitation, and increased avalanche risk in the coming days, according to the country’s Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet). The agency reports that on January 16–17, air temperatures in most valley and foothill areas will fall by 8–10 degrees Celsius. asiaplustj.info »
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