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On March 18, the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) passed two significant bills concerning labor migration in their first reading. The State Duma’s official website says that under the new regulations, migrant children who reach the age of 18 will be required to leave Russia within 30 days unless they obtain their own patent (work permit). asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has ordered the approval of a State Program for the Development of the Transport Complex for 2026–2030 . The program is considered one of the key strategic documents aimed at transforming the country into a fully-fledged regional transit hub. The total funding volume is estimated at around 19. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian government has drafted a bill aimed at tightening migration policy and amending the Code of Administrative Offenses (CoAO). The document, developed by the Interior Ministry, was reviewed at a meeting of the government commission on legislative activity, Kommersant reports . asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved quotas for regulated hunting of certain species listed in the country’s Red Book for the 2026–2027 period. The decision was published on the legal information portal of the Ministry of Justice. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan will receive funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) exclusively in the form of grants until the end of 2026, according to the new ADB Country Partnership Strategy for Tajikistan for 2026–2030. asiaplustj.info »
For many rural families in Tajikistan, financial literacy is more than just a useful skill—it's a necessity for survival. Each morning, Gulandom starts her day with a simple calculation: How much milk will her cow produce today? How many loaves of bread can she bake in the tandoor? And, most importantly, will there be enough money to buy meat for her children this month? asiaplustj.info »
The U.S. State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran, and other key leaders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). asiaplustj.info »
This year, the Navrouz festivities in Dushanbe will take place at the Navrouzgoh complex, offering a vibrant program for both locals and visitors. The event will feature a grand concert, entertainment programs, an exhibition and sale of traditional handicrafts, delicious food, and much more. asiaplustj.info »
The First Western District Military Court in St. Petersburg has sentenced Tajik citizen Qudrat Qurbonov to six years in prison for justifying the terrorist attack at the Crocus City hall online, TASS reported on March 13. asiaplustj.info »
A business mission of Russian companies dedicated to digital transformation will be held in Dushanbe from April 7 to 10, 2026. The event, titled "Russia-Tajikistan: Together Shaping the Digital Future," will focus on cybersecurity, the implementation of digital services across various industries, and the development of infrastructure for digital solutions. asiaplustj.info »
Russia has temporarily suspended funding for the Tajik-Russian Slavic University (RTSU) due to a dispute over the appointment of a new rector without prior consultation with Russian authorities, according to Konstantin Mogilevsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan has urged all road enterprises to be on high alert and drivers to exercise caution due to the challenging weather conditions in the country. According to a statement referencing the Hydrometeorology Center (Hydromet), Tajikistan is expected to experience new precipitation, including snowfall in mountainous areas, by the end of March. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Committee on Women and Family Affairs has announced a competition for presidential grants aimed at supporting and developing women’s entrepreneurship in 2026. According to the Committee, 200 women entrepreneurs will receive non-repayable grants this year to develop their businesses. asiaplustj.info »
The governor of Sughd province, Rajab Ahmadzoda, said the main reason for the prolonged delay in building the city of Sayhun is a lack of budget funds. He made the statement during a press conference in Khujand, the capital of Sughd province, in early February. asiaplustj.info »
The renowned "Kharbouza" national teahouse in Hisor has once again been put up for auction. The bidding for the property is scheduled for March 11, according to the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest). 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 »
The Republican Scientific Center of Cardiology in Dushanbe launched a campaign on March 2 to provide free diagnostics and surgeries for children with heart conditions. The campaign will run until March 9. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM) reports that during the visit to Tajikistan, ADP President, Mr. Mr. Masato Kanda, joined government officials to unveil ADB’s country partnership strategy for 2026–2030. asiaplustj.info »
Food prices in Tajikistan are expected to rise by 3. 8% in 2026, slightly above the global average, says a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) covering 160 countries worldwide. asiaplustj.info »
At the National Library of Tajikistan, blind individuals are learning English. The library’s Department for People with Disabilities has been offering language courses, preparing for international competitions, and proving that the absence of sight and physical limitations are not barriers to a full life. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik IT entrepreneur Muboriz Subhonov and his company SHEDEVR have been awarded the prestigious international Gabriel Al-Salem Award for Excellence in Consulting. This award, one of the leading global honors in management consulting, was given for outstanding achievements in consulting and "green" digitalization. asiaplustj.info »
Tax receipts accounted for 62. 1% of Tajikistan’s state budget revenue part in 2025, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of the Republic. The agency reported that tax receipts amounted to approximately 37. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, due to the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, the electricity supply schedule for the population will be adjusted. During this month, electricity will be supplied for 17 hours a day. asiaplustj.info »
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Tajikistan’s investigative authorities have released 405 individuals from criminal responsibility for "liking" extremist and terrorist-related content over the past year. This was announced by the General Prosecutor of Tajikistan, Habibullo Vohidzoda, at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 13. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan plans to plant paulownia trees on 100 hectares in 2026 as part of the 2024–2028 Paulownia Development Program. The initiative aims to establish industrial plantations of the fast-growing tree to supply timber, boost beekeeping, produce livestock feed, protect agricultural land from erosion, and improve the country’s environmental conditions. Why Paulownia? asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan plans to allocate more than 10 billion somoni (over $1 billion) for the construction of the Roghun hydropower plant (HPP) in 2026, Finance Minister Faiziddin Qahhorzoda announced at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 13. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan is ready to serve as a “trade gateway” for Tajik goods to the markets of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliyev said at the first meeting of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council on February 13. asiaplustj.info »
For the third consecutive year, Tajikistan ranks last in Central Asia in terms of nominal GDP. According to national statistical agencies across the region (with data for Turkmenistan provided by the IMF), Kazakhstan’s GDP surpassed $300 billion for the first time in 2025. Uzbekistan follows with a nominal GDP of $152. 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 »
The Government of Tajikistan has extended the deadline for the legalization of citizens' funds by another year, until January 5, 2027. “We have extended only the monetary aspect of the law for another year. asiaplustj.info »
The new criminal procedural code issued by the Taliban in Afghanistan has drawn sharp criticism. According to human rights organizations, the document pushes the country back to medieval norms and completely disregards fundamental legal principles such as equality before the law and the presumption of innocence. 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 »
Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman has stated that the country’s prisons provide conditions for medical treatment and surgical operations, commenting on concerns over the health of inmates, including imprisoned journalists. The remarks were made at a press conference on February 9. 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 »
Starting March 1, Russia plans to expand the list of grounds for terminating employment contracts with foreign workers. Employers will be allowed to dismiss migrant employees if regional authorities introduce restrictions on the use of foreign labor. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik entrepreneur Azamat Sultanov, along with co-founder Hendrik Ketchemen, has raised $45 million in investment to scale their startup, GoCab, which is already making waves in Africa and transforming the mobility and financing market. 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 »
Tajikistan is planning to introduce a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens. This was announced by Jamshed Jumakhonzoda, Chairman of the Tourism Development Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 5. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia has strong economic and investment potential and is interested in expanding cooperation with the United States, Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest), said on February 4 at the opening of the B5+1 Forum in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Minister of Finance Fayziddin Qahhorzoda and Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi have signed a financing agreement for the construction of the Roghun Hydropower Plant (HPP). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced cash rewards for citizens who provide information about individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking and other serious crimes. According to the ministry, particular attention will be given to reports concerning the distribution of synthetic drugs, as well as potent and psychotropic substances. asiaplustj.info »
On February 3, Tajikistan’s Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, Ms. Soleha Kholmuhammadzoda, outlined key mechanisms for protecting labor migrants that have proven effective in practice, speaking at a press conference. 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 »
In 2025, courts in Tajikistan fined 1,268 citizens, including three public officials, for violating the law on regulating traditions, celebrations, and rituals. asiaplustj.info »
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One of the aircraft belonging to Tajikistan’s national air carrier Tajik Air has been released from arrest in Moscow and sent for repairs. The Boeing 737-300 had been under arrest and parked at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport since 2019, Tajik Air CEO Parviz Shodmonzoda told Asia-Plus . asiaplustj.info »
In Roudaki district, law enforcement officials have arrested a 34-year-old woman who attempted to sell her 8-month-old child for 100,000 somonis. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs , the woman, a resident of the village of Turdiyev in the same district, was apprehended on January 18 while receiving the money. asiaplustj.info »
