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On Friday April 25, President Emomali Rahmon held a working meeting with leaders and responsible officials from various state structures and investment projects in the energy sector, the Tajik president’s official website reports. asiaplustj.info »
Sergey Shoigu, the Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has dispelled the myth of widespread crime among migrants in Russia, stating that migrants account for about 2% of all crimes in the country. asiaplustj.info »
In Afghanistan, the number of provinces where the filming and broadcasting of images of living beings has been banned has reached 15, Fergana news agency reports , citing the Afghan Journalists' Center (AFJC). asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s report, Annual Report 2024 , says melting glaciers, floods, droughts, and heat stress can lead to irreversible economic, social, and environmental damage in Tajikistan, with food insecurity and other impacts most severe for women, children, and older people, especially in rural areas. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed US$24. 3 billion from its own resources in 2024, coupled with US$14. 9 billion in cofinancing in collaboration with its partners, to help Asia and the Pacific solve a range of complex development challenges. asiaplustj.info »
The first meeting of the heads of intelligence services from Central Asian countries was held in Tashkent yesterday, with the participation of the head of the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan (SCNS), Saymumin Yatimov. Kun. asiaplustj.info »
On April 24, the Academy of Public Administration of Tajikistan hosted the international conference entitled "80 Years of the Great Victory. We Remember. We Honor. We Are Proud. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Iran are aiming to abolish visa requirements for ground travel and expand cooperation in the field of security. This issue was discussed during the visit of the Iranian Minister of Internal Affairs, Eskandar Momeni, to Tajikistan and his meeting with the President. asiaplustj.info »
Last year, Kazakhstan significantly reduced its import of Tajik vegetables and fruits, and this trend continues into 2025. As of March 2025, in 2024, Kazakhstan reduced the import of Tajik onions and garlic to 17. asiaplustj.info »
Citing a report from the Public Relations Center of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, TASS reported on April 24 that FSB officers prevented a terrorist attack at a petrochemical enterprise in the Nizhny Novgorod oblast. asiaplustj.info »
On April 22, President Emomali Rahmon introduced staff changes to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Major-General Bakhtiyor Nazarzoda was appointed to head the Interior Ministry Main Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID), replacing Tohir Barotzoda, who was appointed as Head of the Interior Ministry Directorate for Prevention of Juvenile and Youth Crime. asiaplustj.info »
Due to the increasing number of prisoners convicted of extremist and terrorist activities, as well as involvement in radical groups, the government of Tajikistan has developed a special program for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty’s Uzbek Service reports that farmers in Uzbekistan say the government is forcing them to surrender their land to Chinese businesses under the guise of state-backed development, taking thousands of hectares of fertile cotton and wheat fields out of the hands of locals. asiaplustj.info »
In Kyrgyzstan, Natalia Sekerina, an employee of the Russian House in Osh, was arrested on suspicion of recruiting mercenaries, Interfax reported on April 23, citing Ms. Nurzina Murzayeva, a spokeswoman for the First May District Court of Bishkek. asiaplustj.info »
The young Tajik journalist Rukhshona Hakimova, sentenced to 8 years under the charge of treason, has been transferred from the Dushanbe-based pretrial detention center to a women’s penal colony in Nurek. asiaplustj.info »
A new document is being developed in Uzbekistan to regulate the conduct of weddings, family celebrations, funerals, and other mass events, Podrobno.uz reported on April 22. The document will include new approaches aimed at instilling in young people a culture of moderation and thrift, the message notes. asiaplustj.info »
As part of the celebrations for International Chinese Language Day in 2025, the Tajik-Chinese Mining Company organized a series of cultural and educational events under the slogan "Building dreams with the Chinese language, coloring the Silk Road with technology. asiaplustj.info »
Five political parties in Tajikistan, which managed to pass a five-percent threshold in order to get into the parliament and received more than 5 percent of the votes in the recent parliamentary elections, will receive totaling over 22 million somonis from the state budget for the first time. asiaplustj.info »
На переговорах в Лондоне 23 апреля украинская и европейская делегации «столкнутся с предложением США» признать Крым российским и заморозить линию фронта, пишет The Washington Post со ссылкой на несколько источников. asiaplustj.info »
The road in Vahdat jamoat of Devashtich district in Sughd province was laid with funds from migrant workers and local residents at the end of last year. However, after three months, one section of the road became unsuitable for use. asiaplustj.info »
Due to cooperation with foreign operators, the cost of importing internet into Tajikistan has significantly decreased, Isfandiyor Sadullo, head of the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, stated at a meeting of the Board of the Communications Service on April 21, according to the agency’s website. asiaplustj.info »
Mary Kabir-Seraj Bischoping, an Afghan-American with royal lineage, has been appointed to lead the U.S. policy on Afghanistan at the Department of State. asiaplustj.info »
In Rasht district, the construction of new homes for families whose houses were completely destroyed in the earthquake on April 13 will begin soon, the state-run news agency Khovar reports. By president’s decree land plots have been allocated to the affected families, where new homes with all necessary living conditions will be built. asiaplustj.info »
The dollar (USD) has lost 2. 0 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), over the past week. The USD/TJS official exchange rate, set daily by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), drop from 1:10. asiaplustj.info »
Turkmenistan has launched the production of stone paper for the first time. The innovative product is produced by the company Derya Yoly under the Ekoston brand, Turkmenportal. com reports , citing the newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan . asiaplustj.info »
An official opening of the third intake for the "Chinese Language + Electrolytic Lead" course took place at the metallurgical plant of the Tajik-Chinese Mining Company LLC on April 18. The training course is aimed at local employees who are studying in a targeted direction within the Chinese Language Workshop project, says press release issued by the Tajik-Chinese Mining Company. asiaplustj.info »
Last week, the demolition of illegal constructions and street vending began in Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district. During a raid by the city police and municipal authorities in the district, dozens of roadside cafes, wooden kiosks, and illegal parking lots that were obstructing traffic on the Dushanbe – Vahdat highway were removed. asiaplustj.info »
The government’s legislative commission has supported a bill that requires authorities in the education sector to provide data on migrant children to the Interior Ministry. RBC says the bill has been developed by the Interior Ministry. The agency proposes amending several federal laws. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon yesterday extended condolences to the Dean of the College of Cardinals of the Holy See, Honorable Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, over the death of Pope Francis, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
From April 21 to May 2, the French Embassy in Tajikistan, in collaboration with the Swiss Cooperation Office, is organizing Francophonie Days in Tajikistan. In Dushanbe, the Francophonie Days will begin with a French-language film festival on April 21, 22, 24, and 25. asiaplustj.info »
Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the high-profile murder of an elderly couple in the village of Sayhoun subordinate to the northern city of Kanibodom. On the night of April 16-17, 2024, Muzaffar Urmonov and his wife Inoyat Urmonova were mysteriously killed in this village. asiaplustj.info »
Freedom Bank Kazakhstan plans to open its subsidiary in Tajikistan in the spring this year. The bank obtained a banking license from the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) in October 2024. Mr. asiaplustj.info »
As of April 18, 2025, only 17 participants of the Great Patriotic War remain in Tajikistan, according to the Republican Council of War and Labor Veterans, according to the Council, last year there were 24 veterans. asiaplustj.info »
Over the past week, Tajikistan has seen a sharp rise in the price of greenhouse tomatoes. On major wholesale markets, the cost of this vegetable has increased by an average of 4 somonis, from 16 somonis to 20 somonis per kilogram. asiaplustj.info »
Russian language exams for migrants have contributed an additional 2.5 billion rubles (US$30.4 million) to Russia's budget. Fergana news agency says this was announced by the head of the "United Russia" faction, Vladimir Vasilyev, during a meeting of the Federal Agency for Nationalities Affairs in the State Duma. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, Daler Juma has described Iran as one of the country’s most important strategic partners in the region, IRNA reported on April 19. Juma reportedly made the remarks while meeting with Ali Najafi Khoshrudi, Iran’s Vice President’s Deputy for International and Regional Cooperation, in Dushanbe on Saturday, April 19. asiaplustj.info »
Chaired by the Agency for Hydrometeorology under the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Government of Tajikistan, the first National Climate Forum successfully concluded in Dushanbe on April 16. asiaplustj.info »
Vienna – A Smart City of the Future: What Can Dushanbe Learn? Vienna is one of the first cities in the world to set the goal of becoming a digital smart city. What lessons can Dushanbe take from this? During a visit to Dushanbe, we spoke with Ernst Woller — President of the Vienna State Parliament. asiaplustj.info »
Recently, the top leadership of Iran and the United States have exchanged threats. Trump warned Iran of “unprecedented bombings” if the country does not start negotiations for a new nuclear deal. In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader stated that the country is ready to properly respond to any actions against it. asiaplustj.info »
Specialists from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have held talks In Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region to address the threats posed by the Moroccan locust. Uzbekistan’s Nuz.uz says the meeting focused on key issues related to the current situation in regions affected by the locust infestations. asiaplustj.info »
Torrential rain on April 17 and 18 caused mudslides in some regions of Tajikistan blocking several roads in some parts, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan. On the night of April 18, mudslides, caused by heavy rainfall, blocked the road in the Labijar area of Sangvor district (Rasht Valley). asiaplustj.info »
Doctors, teachers, journalists, tractor drivers, and several other categories of workers have been excluded from the list of professions that allow qualified foreign specialists to obtain a residence permit (RP) in Russia under simplified procedures, Fergana news agency reports , citing a decree from the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon has instructed the government commission to provide an updated list of families affected by the earthquake in Rasht and Tojikobod districts for the provision of one-time material assistance. asiaplustj.info »
Russian state-run news agency say Russia’s Supreme Court have removed Afghanistan's Taliban movement from its list of banned terrorist groups. TASS reports that in its ruling on April 17, the Supreme Court sided with a petition from the Prosecutor-General's Office, who designated the Taliban as a terrorist organization more than 20 years ago. asiaplustj.info »
The authorities of Tajikistan have begun seizing the assets of prominent figures who have been imprisoned on charges of attempting a coup. Relatives of some of the convicted individuals told Radio Ozodi that the authorities had warned them to vacate their homes. asiaplustj.info »
The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, has issued a decree to establish the Agency for State Energy Oversight under the President of the Republic. The document provides for the establishment of the Agency with a maximum staff of 157 people (excluding support personnel). Specifically, the central office will employ 46 individuals. asiaplustj.info »
Modern digital technologies require the countries of Central Asia to reassess their approaches to protecting the information space and develop joint solutions. This was stated by the representative of Tajikistan, Suhrob Alizoda, at the 2nd Central Asian Media Forum, held on Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, on April 16-17. asiaplustj.info »
The Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament), Rustam Emomali, who is also the Mayor of Dushanbe, flew to St. Petersburg Thursday morning to participate in the 58th plenary session of the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (IPA CIS), according to the Dushanbe City Hall. asiaplustj.info »
The Taliban movement, a terrorist organization banned in Russia, will soon become a permitted organization: the Prosecutor-General has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court, asking to suspend the ban on the activities of the Islamist movement and few doubt that the verdict will be favorable. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first quarter (Ajanuary-March) of 2025, the bilateral trde between Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran has valued at US$111 million, an increase of 42.9% compared to the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
