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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 »
After the onset of military actions by the US and Israel against Iran, Tajikistan has repatriated 219 of its citizens from Iran. Additionally, 115 Tajik nationals have returned via charter flights from Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). asiaplustj.info »
Iran has acknowledged the loss of its military frigate Dena , which was in international waters of the Indian Ocean when it was “unprovokedly” attacked by the United States, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia is not directly involved in the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, but it is bound to feel its consequences. The instability surrounding Iran could impact transport corridors and energy routes, and may also negatively affect security in the region—both at the borders and within the republics themselves. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, the production value of industrial goods in Tajikistan's Free Economic Zones (FEZs) reached approximately 687 million somoni (around $69 million), according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Since the outbreak of the new war in the Persian Gulf, missile strikes from Israel and the US have targeted strategic sites in Iran, many of which are located within urban areas. Alongside government officials and military commanders—40 of whom have died from the bombings—ordinary citizens of the Islamic Republic are also suffering. asiaplustj.info »
As the war between the United States and Israel against Iran enters its fifth day, airstrikes from both sides continue. The U.S. and Israel have targeted various cities in Iran, while Iran has retaliated by attacking Israel and U.S. military bases in Arab countries across the Middle East. asiaplustj.info »
On March 4, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon welcomed Mr. Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), during his first official visit to the country. The Tajik president’s official website says President Rahmon congratulated Mr. asiaplustj.info »
On March 3, Iran announced a temporary ban on the export of all food and agricultural products. The decision took effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice from the government. asiaplustj.info »
Telecommunication operators in Tajikistan generated over 5. 1 billion somoni (around $510 million) in revenue in 2025, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. This represents an 18. asiaplustj.info »
Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, Tajikistan’s privately-owned air carrier, Somon Air, has announced the suspension of flights on the Dushanbe–Tehran–Dushanbe route until March 31. Following airstrikes by Israel and the United States on February 28, Iran closed its airspace "until further notice. 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 »
The government of Tajikistan has approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom to collaborate on critical minerals. The corresponding decree was signed by President Emomali Rahmon, who is the Head of the Government, on February 23, 2026. asiaplustj.info »
Even if the US-Israel war on Iran remains confined within the country, it will have varying degrees of impact on the Central Asian region. Iran is a key trading partner, an essential transport corridor, and a significant political player in the region. asiaplustj.info »
The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) is the largest region by area in Tajikistan. This majestic land is home to one of the world’s most significant mountain systems — the Pamirs. Here lie the famous seven-thousanders that mountaineers from all over the world aim to conquer. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia enters the upcoming growing season with lower water reserves compared to last year. A significant factor contributing to this is the considerably lower water inflow into the Aral Sea, which, during the first months of the interseasonal period, received only about two-thirds of the expected volume. asiaplustj.info »
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military is intensifying its operations against Iran, warning that a larger phase of action is imminent. In a nine-minute phone interview with CNN , Trump said the United States is delivering significant blows to Iranian targets but suggested that the most substantial military action has yet to begin. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik air carrier, Somon Air, has temporarily suspended flights on the Dushanbe–Dubai–Dushanbe route until March 6, 2026, inclusive, the airline’s press service reported. The decision was made due to current restrictions on the use of airspace in the Middle East region. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has advised citizens to temporarily refrain from traveling to countries in the Middle East due to the deteriorating and unstable security situation in the region. asiaplustj.info »
The European household cleaning brand Voxil has entered the Tajikistan market, introducing a full range of laundry care products. The lineup includes liquid detergents, Color and Universal capsules, and fabric softeners. asiaplustj.info »
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28 in his residence during a joint U.S.-Israeli strike. Iranian authorities officially confirmed his death on the morning of March 1. A 40-day period of national mourning has been declared. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Since 2026, the registration of Starlink satellite internet equipment in Tajikistan can be done through the company's official website. This was announced by the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
On February 17, a conscript soldier died during scheduled field shooting exercises at the Beineu training range in the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan. Tengrinews.kz , citing the press service of the Kazakhstan Ground Forces, reports that the soldier sustained a fatal gunshot wound while handling his weapon. asiaplustj.info »
On February 13, the official sales launch of the exclusive Rome Residence residential complex took place in Dushanbe. The project has already garnered significant interest from potential buyers and is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated developments in the capital’s real estate market. 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 »
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 »
Kyrgyzstan’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the next presidential elections will be held on the fourth Sunday of January 2027. The decision was made on February 17 following a petition from the incumbent president, Sadyr Japarov, according to a statement from the Constitutional Court. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian government has approved an agreement with Tajikistan regarding the medical examination of labor migrants from the country before they enter Russia, TASS reported on February 12. The document stipulates that mandatory medical check-ups will be conducted in Tajikistan prior to arrival in Russia, which is expected to streamline the process for legal employment. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan recorded 177 cases of human trafficking in 2025, including 10 cases involving the sale of minors, Head of the Investigative Department of the Prosecutor General’s Office Khayriddin Ilyoszoda said at a news conference on February 13. 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 »
Tajikistan's Prosecutor-General, Habibullo Vohidzoda, has commented for the first time on the shooting incident at the Khujand detention center that occurred on January 31, 2026. Speaking to journalists on February 13, he explained that three prisoners attacked prison staff during a walk, using various objects. All three attackers were neutralized. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Saadi Sharifi, has met with the Taliban government’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi. The information was reported on February 12 by the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
In the context of the rapid and dynamic development of the global tourism industry, the search for new, attractive, and environmentally sustainable destinations today takes on special strategic significance. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's public debt amounted to $3. 5 billion as of January 1, 2026, representing 19. 2% of the country's GDP, the country's Minister of Finance, Faiziddin Qahhorzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 13. asiaplustj.info »
A representative from the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Tajikistan has raised concerns over the exclusion of migrant children from education in Russia and the return of 9,000 Tajik schoolchildren from the country. asiaplustj.info »
The Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan has confirmed that the main motive behind the high-profile murder of a woman and her three minor children in the Roudaki district was robbery. According to him, the accused individuals stole 19,000 somoni from the victims' home after killing the family members. 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 case of Ismatullo Abdullozoda, the former head of Dushanbe International Airport, who is suspected of embezzling large sums of money, has not yet been submitted to a court, Rustam Mirzozoda, the head of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 12. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan registered 23,448 crimes, an increase of 1,134 cases compared to 2024, when the number was 22,314. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, Ramazon Rahimzoda, at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 12. 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 »
Only 10% of the cotton Khatlon province produces is processed into final products locally, Davlatali Said told reporters in Bokhtar, the capital of Khatlon province, on February 11. “This figure is very low, and we are not satisfied with it. asiaplustj.info »
Ten years after the bankruptcy of several banks in Tajikistan, citizens are still waiting for the return of their savings. During a news conference on February 10, 2026, the High Economic Court of Tajikistan discussed the debts owed by four bankrupt banks, which have been unable to repay depositors for periods ranging from 3 to 10 years. 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 »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Chairman of the State Committee for Land Management and Geodesy, Orif Khojazoda, revealed on February 10 that 13,420 violations of land legislation were recorded in the country in 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, confirmed that citizens of Tajikistan serving their jail terms in Russian prisons are being sent to fight in the war in Ukraine. However, he emphasized that most of them hold dual citizenship and are participating in the conflict as Russian citizens. asiaplustj.info »
