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International conference on the ratification of OPCAT and the establishment of the NPM in Tajikistan held in Dushanbe

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 »

2026-2-5 07:53

Tajikistan raises tariffs for drinking water and communal services

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 »

2026-2-3 11:14

Kazakhstan's president proposes renaming parliament and introducing vice-president position

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 »

2026-1-21 08:16

Uzbekistan to reward top-reading officials and students with cash bonuses

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 »

2026-1-20 07:00

Nearly 100 million somonis to be allocated for culture and arts in Tajikistan: where the funds will go

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 »

2026-1-16 12:52

Emomali Rahmon signs decree to increase salaries, pensions, and scholarships

President Emomali Rahmon has signed a decree to increase the salaries of civil servants, employees of state institutions, and the amounts of pensions and scholarships, effective September 1, 2026. According to the document, the minimum wage for workers in all economic and social sectors of the country will be set at 1300 somonis per month. asiaplustj.info »

2026-1-16 12:13

“We want to make jiu-jitsu a national sport”: BJJ legend Rafael Hubert visits Dushanbe

One of the world’s most respected Brazilian jiu-jitsu experts and a global BJJ legend, Rafael Hubert, paid a working visit to Dushanbe. During his stay, the Brazilian master conducted a large-scale seminar for Tajik athletes and personally awarded new belts, confirming their progress, skill level, and readiness to advance further in the demanding discipline of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. asiaplustj.info »

2026-1-8 14:54

Uzbekistan to toughen penalties for marriages with minors and close relatives

Uzbekistan has proposed new legislative measures aimed at strengthening the protection of women's and children's rights. The Ministry of Justice has submitted a draft law for public discussion, which would tighten responsibility for engaging in de facto marital relations with minors and prohibit marriages between close relatives up to the fourth degree of kinship. asiaplustj.info »

2026-1-1 07:32

Tajikistan and China open joint environmental laboratory in Dushanbe

On December 10, a joint Tajik-Chinese environmental research laboratory was officially opened in Dushanbe. Located within the Institute of Water Problems, Hydropower, and Ecology of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, the laboratory is designed for environmental monitoring, water and air quality analysis, and evaluating the effectiveness of natural resource use. asiaplustj.info »

2025-12-12 10:04