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As the Year of the Horse approaches — specifically the Red Fire Horse, as it's known in the Chinese calendar — we at the editorial office decided it was time to move beyond symbolism and meet a real horse. asiaplustj.info »
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov has captured breathtaking images of the Pamir mountain system in Tajikistan from aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The photos were shared on his personal account and the official Roscosmos Telegram channel. “These unique images show the majestic Pamir Mountains. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s energy supply situation has partially improved thanks to electricity imports from neighboring Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) reported. Currently, the country receives up to 2 million kWh of electricity daily from Uzbekistan, with the potential for increased volumes depending on Uzbekistan’s capacity. asiaplustj.info »
More than 60% of Asia and the Pacific’s population—about 2.7 billion people—has been lifted from extreme water insecurity over the past 12 years, but these hard-won gains are threatened by accelerating environmental decline and a major financing gap, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. asiaplustj.info »
Thanks to a government program focused on rehabilitation, adaptation, and education for women and children repatriated from war zones, hundreds of children in Tajikistan are now rebuilding their lives — learning to dream again about simple things: living at home, going to school, and making friends. asiaplustj.info »
Gulanor Atobek, the chairwoman of Alif Bank, skillfully manages not only a large financial institution but also her time, family, and personal interests. Her journey from a young student to a leader in the banking sector is full of bold decisions and perseverance. asiaplustj.info »
British fintech bank Revolut has blocked account top-ups from bank cards issued in 52 countries, including Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, affecting customers residing in European Union countries, according to Oninvest . asiaplustj.info »
Global Times reported on December 1The Chinese Embassy in Dushanbe has issued an urgent appeal for Chinese nationals and companies to evacuate areas near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border following a violent armed attack that left Chinese citizens injured. asiaplustj.info »
Three Chinese nationals were killed in an armed attack from Afghanistan into Tajikistan on the night of November 26, 2025. The victims were employees of the mining company Shohin SM operating in the border district of Shamsiddin-Shohin in Khatlon province, Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
An international expert roundtable was held in Bukhara, Uzbekistan where specialists from the CIS countries discussed the latest methods for combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The key topics of discussion were the reasons behind the increase in these diseases and potential ways to reduce their prevalence. asiaplustj.info »
FLY.TJ TOURS, the leading national tour operator, has announced the launch of direct charter flights from Dushanbe to Iran’s Kish Island, one of the most popular and rapidly developing tourist destinations in the Middle East. The inaugural flight will take place on November 27. asiaplustj.info »
The draft law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026” includes a range of tax and customs incentives for enterprises and projects in key sectors of the economy. The document outlines which entities will benefit from reduced VAT, excise, and profit tax rates, as well as those fully exempt from customs duties. asiaplustj.info »
In the framework of Russia’s "Nelegal" (Illegal Person) Operation, which took place from June to October 2025, over 19,000 foreign nationals who were illegally residing in the country were deported and expelled. asiaplustj.info »
A man suspected of seriously injuring a fellow student 25 years ago has been arrested in Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s law enforcement authorities reported . According to the investigation, the incident occurred in 2000 at the Tajik National University. asiaplustj.info »
By 2040, Tajikistan plans to produce 1 million tons of green hydrogen annually for domestic use and export to neighboring Central Asian countries. With its unique natural resources, Tajikistan has the potential to become a key player in the global hydrogen energy market. asiaplustj.info »
From November 13 to 15, the Tajikistan-2025 International Universal Exhibition-Fair will be held at the Dushanbe Exhibition Complex. The event is organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan with the support of the government of the republic. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s privately owned air company, Somon Air, has announced the launch of a new direct flight route between Dushanbe and Mineralnye Vody, Russia. The first flight is scheduled for November 30, 2025, according to the airline's website. Flights will operate weekly, every Sunday. asiaplustj.info »
Although on October 19, Pakistan and the Taliban, with the mediation of Qatar and Turkey, announced a ceasefire, the negotiations in Istanbul have not yet yielded stable results. According to Tajik expert Qosim Bekmuhammad, the disagreements between the two sides remain one of the key issues for regional security in Eurasia. asiaplustj.info »
Authorities in Dushanbe have arrested three men on suspicion of drug trafficking, seizing a significant haul of opium in the process, according to a statement from the Dushanbe Police Directorate. The suspects have been identified as 50-year-old Qutbiddin Qurbonov from Tursunzoda, 55-year-old Olim Boboev from Panjakent, and 58-year-old Jumakhon Jourakhonov, a resident of Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
Fish farming production in Tajikistan reached 96. 7 million somonis from January to September 2025, marking an 8. 9% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
According to analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the first signs of a steady decline in labor migration from Tajikistan may appear within the next 10 years, with the complete cessation of labor exports predicted in 30 years. How reliable are these forecasts? asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has imported 60 head of pedigree Holstein cattle from Russia’s Kursk region — the second shipment this year. In August, an agricultural enterprise from the Zheleznogorsk district had already delivered 371 animals to the country, according to kurskcity.ru . asiaplustj.info »
More than 5,000 Tajik citizens have been banned from leaving the country due to unpaid debts, according to a recent report by the Enforcement Service under the Government of Tajikistan. Over the first nine months of 2025, around 1,600 individuals listed in the national debtor registry were prevented from crossing the border. asiaplustj.info »
A team of international scientists has extracted a rare ice core from the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan and delivered it to Europe, where it will be preserved for future climate research. The announcement was made during an international conference on climate change and water resources, held in Dushanbe on October 13. asiaplustj.info »
Russia is facing a growing fuel crisis, marked by domestic shortages and price hikes following a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on its oil refineries, Radio Liberty reported on October 15. In response, Moscow has imposed bans and restrictions on gasoline and diesel exports to secure domestic supply — triggering ripple effects across Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
From October 8 to 10, traffic on roads leading from Sughd and Khatlon provinces to Dushanbe will be temporarily restricted due to high-level events and the arrival of foreign delegations in the capital. asiaplustj.info »
Ms. Danna Karagusova, a 43-year-old entrepreneur from Kazakhstan, is set to become the first woman from Central Asia to travel into space, according to Blue Origin , the American aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan has announced its willingness to sign a government-to-government agreement for the purchase of electricity from Tajikistan's Roghun Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP). This was confirmed during a meeting on October 2 in Astana between Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, and Kazakhstan’s Minister of Energy, Yerlan Akkenzhenov. asiaplustj.info »
Despite ongoing efforts by authorities to control and penalize school absenteeism, there are still families in Tajikistan where parents refuse to send their children to school. These families face fines, but often, financial constraints make it impossible for them to provide the necessary resources for schooling. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s long-standing role as one of the world’s leading exporters of labor may gradually come to an end within the next three decades, according to analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). asiaplustj.info »
A 189.5-kilogram ram from the Sim-Sim farm in Vahdat took the top prize at the annual Hisor Sheep Festival, which celebrated the best of Tajikistan’s renowned Hisor sheep breed. The event, held in Hisor on September 19, brought together farmers, researchers, and officials from across the region to showcase the country’s achievements in livestock breeding. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan will allocate $20 million recovered from assets once belonging to Gulnara Karimova—the daughter of the country’s first president—to modernize rural schools across the nation. The decision was announced by the UN Office in Uzbekistan, according to reporting by Fergana . asiaplustj.info »
A court in Khatlon province has sentenced 24-year-old Yulduz Bozorova, a resident of Khatlon’s Qubodiyon district, to 28 years in prison for stabbing her three children, an official source in the Khatlon regional court told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan-based fintech company Alif, in partnership with Visa, has launched a new service that enables zero-commission money transfers from Tajikistan to the United States. Users can now send funds directly to a U. asiaplustj.info »
Every year on September 22, Tajikistan celebrates Roudaki Day in honor of Abu Abdallah Roudaki, the great poet and founder of Tajik-Persian classical literature. To mark the occasion, Asia-Plus has compiled a collection of photos of Roudaki monuments located in Tajikistan and across the globe. asiaplustj.info »
The Uzbek Consulate General in Vladivostok has sent formal notes to Russian authorities regarding the assault and abuse of several Uzbek citizens in Primorye. Fergana news agency reports that the incident, which took place on the night of September 10, was confirmed by Yusup Kabuljanov, the General Consul of Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
Young Tajik athletes Maryam and Shokhrukh Temuri from Dushanbe School No. 14 won the Grappling World Cup in Tashkent. From September 4-7, Tashkent hosted the AIGA World Cup 2025 Grappling World Cup, which was attended by more than a thousand athletes from around the world. asiaplustj.info »
For the first time, obesity surpassed the rates of underweight among school-age children and adolescents and became the most frequent manifestation of malnutrition. According to a new UNICEF report, one in ten children on the planet suffers from obesity today – that's 188 million people, the UN News website reports . asiaplustj.info »
In Afghanistan, the death toll from a magnitude 6. 0 earthquake has reached 2,200. The earthquake struck the eastern part of the country on August 31, becoming one of the most devastating earthquakes in recent years. asiaplustj.info »
On September 3, the international swimming tournament dedicated to the 34th anniversary of Tajikistan's state independence started at the Dushanbe Tennis Palace and Aquatics Complex. asiaplustj.info »
Iran 's exports of non -energy goods to Tajikistan for the period from March 21 to July 22 , 2025 increased by 32 % in monetary terms and by 30 % in volume compared to the same period last year . asiaplustj.info »
Recently , the Customs Service of Tajikistan announced that the duty on the import of mobile phones and smartphones in Tajikistan was introduced , among other things , due to environmental damage . asiaplustj.info »
In recent months , complaints have been increasingly appearing on social media from users who have experienced a surge in online fraud . The scenario is similar in many cases : a person visits a website or a mobile application that looks like a familiar website or trading platform . asiaplustj.info »
Murodali Saifiev , a young chess player from Tajikistan , won a silver medal at the FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship , which was held from August 3-6 , 2025 in Alexandria ( Virginia , USA ) . asiaplustj.info »
The local authorities distributed a two- volume edition of the epic poem " Shahnameh " by Abdulkasim Firdowsi free of charge to residents of the Gorno - Badakhshan Autonomous Region ( GBAO ) . asiaplustj.info »
In the new 2025-2026 academic year, classes on the subject "Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence" will be held selectively in 100 schools of the country, including 60 schools in Dushanbe and 40 schools in other regions. asiaplustj.info »
Over the past month , almost 1,000 Afghan refugees have been forcibly deported from Tajikistan . This was announced in a report by the International Organization for Migration ( IOM ) . asiaplustj.info »
Entrepreneurs from Tajikistan 's Sughd region will deliver more than 1,000 tons of agricultural products to Astana , including fruits , dried fruits , nuts , vegetables and melons , for which the region is famous . asiaplustj.info »
Migrants in St. Petersburg will no longer be allowed to work as couriers, according to a decree signed by city governor Alexander Beglov on July 28, 2025. The measure prohibits employers from hiring foreign nationals who work under patent-based permits for delivery jobs, the governor’s press service announced. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan’s unobserved economy — which includes both informal and shadow activities — reached 265.5 trillion soums (US$21.2 billion) in the first half of 2025, accounting for 32.9% of the country’s gross domestic product, according to the State Statistics Committee . asiaplustj.info »
