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Afghanistan is facing a growing risk of a severe food crisis as key trade routes through Pakistan remain closed and supplies from Iran become increasingly uncertain. The Pakistan border has been shut since October 2025, while the Iranian corridor has become less reliable following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East on February 28, 2026. 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 »
Tajikistan's transition to a 12-year education system has revealed a significant challenge: the country’s schools are lacking approximately 180,000 student places. Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Ravshan Karimzoda, highlighted the shortage as one of the main issues with this shift. asiaplustj.info »
Water availability per capita in Central Asia has decreased more than threefold over the past 40 years, from 8,400 to 2,500 cubic meters annually, making water scarcity one of the main threats to the region's economic development, warn experts from the international think tank New Lines Institute. 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 »
The latest edition of VIPzone magazine features the brightest events, people, and ideas shaping the modern lifestyle of Tajikistan. Every page offers a vivid narrative about individuals, projects, and moments that make everyday life more dynamic and inspiring. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on December 1 approved a $50 million grant to support the Government of Tajikistan in advancing key structural reforms that promote green jobs, particularly for women. asiaplustj.info »
The U. S. peace plan for resolving the war in Ukraine, originally proposed by former President Donald Trump, has undergone significant revisions following negotiations in Geneva. Media outlets say that according to the Financial Times , the original 28-point draft has been cut down to 19. asiaplustj.info »
On November 10, Tajikistan celebrates Police Day, an occasion to reflect on the progress of police reforms in the country. The OSCE, one of the key international partners supporting this process, has been actively involved from the very beginning. asiaplustj.info »
A high-level delegation from Tajikistan presented a series of strategic investment projects at the Central Asia–U.S. Business Conference held in Washington, D.C., as part of the broader C5+1 Summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
On the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, President Emomali Rahmon held a series of bilateral meetings on November 4 to discuss cooperation, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
In a series of recent government decrees, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has announced a series of high-level appointments across various sectors, including the Prosecutor General’s Office, ministries, and several higher education institutions, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
A significant milestone for Tajikistan's agribusiness sector has been reached as three leading dried fruit producers—Mevai Kand, Kand K, and Zardolui Isfara—have obtained the internationally recognized FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification. asiaplustj.info »
On October 14, the Dushanbe Invest-2025 International Investment Forum officially kicked off in Dushanbe, bringing together over 1,000 participants from dozens of countries around the world. asiaplustj.info »
Despite efforts to promote inclusion, people with hearing impairments in Tajikistan continue to face systemic challenges that hinder their access to rights, employment, and social services. Asia-Plus spoke with the National Association of the Deaf to better understand the daily struggles faced by this often-invisible community. asiaplustj.info »
Russian military base in Tajikistan remains a cornerstone of security in Central Asia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on October 9. Russian media reports say Putin emphasized Russia’s active role in ensuring peace and stability in the region. asiaplustj.info »
Presidents Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan and Vladimir Putin of Russia are set to hold high-level discussions today as part of an official visit that began with informal engagements a day earlier. Vladimir Putin arrived in Tajikistan on the evening of October 8 for a state visit, marking a significant moment in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
On September 29, a government session was held under the chairmanship of President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government. During the meeting, several important reports and initiatives were presented, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
On September 16, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon met here with Nurlanbek Turgunbek Uulu, Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh (Kyrgyzstan’s parliament). asiaplustj.info »
The President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a high-level meeting here with Sultan Al-Marshad, the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), to discuss the expansion of financial cooperation and support for major infrastructure and social projects in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin has called on regional countries to work toward creating a collective security mechanism to promote peace and stability in the region. IRNA reports that the top Tajik diplomat made the remarks as he addressed the Tehran Dialogue Forum (TDF) on April 18, where he highlighted different problems facing the region. asiaplustj.info »
An international economic summit focused on strengthening ties between Russia and the Islamic world took place in Russia’s Tatarstan on May 13-18. KazanForum, first launched in 2009 between Russia and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, was held for the 16th time this year. asiaplustj.info »
The Intergovernmental Council overseeing the CASA-1000 electricity transmission project held its latest meeting in Dushanbe yesterday, signaling a major step forward in regional energy cooperation across Central and South Asia. asiaplustj.info »
An article b Iskandar Sangini and Aya Timurova posted on CABAR.asia’s website says the adverse impacts of climate change are worsening each year, and the window for action is rapidly closing. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR) has highlighted significant achievements in the sector in 2024. Among the key accomplishments, according to the ministry, was the implementation of major renewable energy projects, which strengthened the country's energy independence. 1. asiaplustj.info »
Analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have identified key external risks for Tajikistan's economy for 2025–2027. Key risks If the slow growth of advanced economies and the long-term GDP slowdown in China lead to a more significant drop in commodity prices than expected, Tajikistan may face reduced export revenues. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing funds to upgrade key infrastructure and develop sustainable transportation solutions for Tajikistan’s capital. This is reportedly the third project under the Dushanbe Green City Action Plan (GCAP). asiaplustj.info »
To capitalize on the demographic dividend offered by its growing and young population, Tajikistan should put green, resilient, and inclusive urbanization at the center of its growth agenda, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The country’s population is projected to reach 16. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian President Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi has said that Iran and Tajikistan are determined to expand relations in all fields, with parliaments of the two countries playing a key part in implementing joint agreements. asiaplustj.info »
The Kyzylkala – Bokhtar road section, which is one of the key sections of the Dushanbe–Bokhtar interregional highway, was put into operation at the end of last week, “Asia-Plus” was informed by the Ministry of Transport of the country. asiaplustj.info »
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on January 12 approved US$50 million in grant financing from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Tajikistan Development Policy Operation (DPO). asiaplustj.info »
Media reports says Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban said on June 11 that their security forces had killed at least eight key militants of the self-proclaimed Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) and captured three others. asiaplustj.info »
Afghanistan's Taliban have appointed senior veterans to the posts of finance minister and defense minister, two members of the group said, as it switches focus from a stunning military conquest to how to run a country in crisis, according to Reuters . asiaplustj.info »
Two leading officials for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) are suddenly out of office after an extension of their mandates was rejected by Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) in Tajikistan, the Government of Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) and their partners have launched the construction of critical social infrastructure in Khorog Town, according to the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). asiaplustj.info »
