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The average salary of a teacher in Tajikistan is 1,646 somonis (just over US$150), significantly lower than that of educators in neighboring countries. Low wages have become one of the main reasons for the mass exodus of teachers from the education system and a decline in teaching quality . asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Kazakhstan significantly reduced its purchases of onions and garlic from Tajikistan, importing only 17,900 tons, which is 3.3 times less than in the previous year. Uzbekistan remains the primary supplier of onions to Kazakhstan, delivering 122,600 tons last year, Zakon.kz reports . asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Kish Airlines will introduce direct flights between Dushanbe and Kish Island to promote tourism and increase the number of foreign visitors during the Navrouz celebrations. Iranian media outlet Didar-e Emrooz says these special flights, timed for the Navrouz festival, will be operated on Airbus A321 aircraft starting from March 16. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is contributing to the development of trade and transport routes in Tajikistan by helping to finance the upgrading and expansion of the road from Danghara to Guliston, says press release issued by the EBRD Dushanbe Resident Office. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and China are set to resume direct flights between Dushanbe and Beijing. This issue was discussed yesterday during a meeting between the head of the Civil Aviation Agency of Tajikistan (CAA), Habibullo Nazarzoda, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Tajikistan, Ji Shumin. asiaplustj.info »
Presided over by Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda, an extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) NBO Roghun took place in Dushanbe on March 11. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, remittances from Tajik labor migrants accounted for 45% of Tajikistan’s GDP, according to the World Bank (WB) report “The Journey Ahead: Supporting Successful Migration in Europe and Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, the import of meat from Belarus and Kazakhstan has increased amid the rising cost of locally produced meat. In Dushanbe, the price of imported meat is 75 somonis per kilogram, while local beef with bones costs 90 somonis, and the tenderloin cuts are priced at 145 somonis. asiaplustj.info »
A meeting between the leadership of Tajikistan’s Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan a delegation from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining and Geology took place in Dushanbe on March 6 to discuss joint geological exploration efforts. asiaplustj.info »
On March 5, the closing ceremony of the national festival "Hundred Flowers of Chakan" took place at the State Philharmonic Hall named after Akasharif Jurayev in Dushanbe, featuring an exhibition-fair of products made from chakan and jewelry. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the swift adoption of an updated concept of migration policy. According to him, this needs to be done within the current year. Interfax says he made this statement at the annual expanded meeting of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
The Boards of the Ministries of Agriculture of Tajikistan and Russia have held a joint meeting to discuss key issues in the agro-industrial complex (AIC) of both countries. The agenda included agricultural trade, cooperation in breeding and veterinary control, and improvements in land reclamation and irrigation systems. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon yesterday, March 4, received a group of new personnel to the judiciary and prosecutor's office in several cities and districts of the country, as well as heads of several departments of the Prosecutor-General's Office, prosecutors of cities and districts, the Tajik president’s official website reports. asiaplustj.info »
The export of Tajik agricultural products faces a number of problems that complicate entry into international markets. Let's list 10 key issues and discuss potential solutions. asiaplustj.info »
The results of Tajikistan’s parliamentary elections, held on March 2, have been announced. Bakhtiyor Khudoyorzoda , Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums (CCER) , revealed the results on March 3 in Dushanbe , in the presence of representatives of political parties, parliamentary candidates, international observers, and journalists . asiaplustj.info »
In Russia, the territorial scope of the patent system for labor migrants working in Moscow and St. Petersburg may be expanded. The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation has prepared relevant amendments to the country’s law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation." RBC has reviewed the draft changes. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif have agreed to establish a joint transport and logistics company aimed at increasing cargo turnover, including transit shipments. asiaplustj.info »
Ensuring security with its own forces, without U. S. support, would cost European countries hundreds of billions of euros and require a radical restructuring of the armed forces along with a significant increase in their numbers, The Moscow Times’ Russian Service reported on February 26. asiaplustj.info »
At least 23 people lost their lives and 44 others injured as heavy rain and flash floods hit western Afghanistan's Farah province on February 25, a local official reported on Tuesday, AmuTV reported on February 26, citing Taliban officials. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, the rehabilitation of the Danghara - Guliston road will begin with financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the press center of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) reports . asiaplustj.info »
The European Union Delegation to Tajikistan and the Embassy of Ukraine in Dushanbe jointly invited Tajik authorities, Tajikistan-based diplomats, the Ukrainian diaspora and international partners on February 24 2025, to honor the resilience of the people of Ukraine and express the solidarity of the international community in their fight against Russia’s war of aggression. asiaplustj.info »
On February 23, Taliban Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar announced that an agreement had been reached with Uzbekistan on the construction of the Hairatan–Herat railway. The Uzbek side will send a team to prepare a feasibility study (FS) for the project, Azattyk reports. asiaplustj.info »
On February 21, a joint meeting of government delegations on the delimitation and demarcation of the state border was held in Bishkek under the leadership of the heads of the National Security Committee of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, Saimumin Yatimov and Kamchybek Tashiev. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's public utilities sector faces serious challenges—from aging infrastructure to a lack of investment. Many water supply, sewage, and heating systems are outdated and urgently need modernization. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continues supporting the development of Tajikistan’s private sector, including clients of the country’s partner financial institutions. asiaplustj.info »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded on February 19 during a press conference to U. S. President Donald Trump, who called for presidential elections to be held in Ukraine, according to Meduza news agency. asiaplustj.info »
U. S. President Donald Trump, immediately after taking office, signed an order to suspend foreign aid from the U. S. government for 90 days. This particularly affected USAID, which came under aggressive attacks from Trump and his administration. asiaplustj.info »
Following years of no communication, Russian and American delegations held a meeting in the Saudi capital Riyadh yesterday. The sides reportedly discussed rebuilding relations, preparations for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, as well as prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
The lawyers of renowned legal expert Shokirjon Hakimov and journalist Rukhshona Hakimova, convicted in the asiaplustj.info »
IRNA reports that speaking at a joint press conference with Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda in Tehran on February 17, Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref stressed the importance of strengthening Iran-Tajikistan joint commission for trade and economic cooperation and said that the commission must pursue a strategic plan for the development of Tehran- Dushanbe asiaplustj.info »
Avesta news agency says that in a report released at a press conference dedicated to the nation’s high-tech development strategy, the Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, stated in Dushanbe on February 7 that Tajikistan intends to become a key player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry and microchip production. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Ramazon Rahimzoda, confirmed to journalists the arrest and extradition of Ibrohim Safarov, known by the nickname “Boim,” whose name has repeatedly surfaced in connection with drug trafficking and transportation. asiaplustj.info »
On February 13, the Ministry of Justice of Tajikistan held a news conference with Minister Muzaffar Ashouriyon, where key issues were discussed, including the riot and escape attempt at Vahdat high-security penal colony, the suspension of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)’s operations and the difficulties Tajik citizens face in obtaining official certificates. asiaplustj.info »
Representatives of the OSCE will not be coming to monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections in Tajikistan. What does this mean for the electoral process? asiaplustj.info »
Although the state border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan has been fully delineated, two pressing issues—the road and water facilities, which have previously been sources of conflict—remain under discussion, Tajikistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, stated at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 11. asiaplustj.info »
The 6th Meeting of the Special Representatives and envoys of Central Asian States and the EU for Afghanistan took place in Dushanbe on February 5, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, the number of divorces in Tajikistan decreased, but complaints about domestic violence and early marriages increased, the head of the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Land tax rates in Tajikistan have increased significantly over the past decade—by more than 60%. This has led to additional costs for farmers and landowners and, as a result, a rise in agricultural product prices. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree on measures to strengthen social protection and increase salaries for public sector employees, pensions, and scholarships on February 8, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Why has the current counterterrorism agenda lost its relevance? This issue is analyzed by Rustam Azizi, an expert in countering violent extremism. On January 29 , Ahmed al-Sharaa (al-Sharaa) , formerly known under the pseudonym Abu Muhammad al-Julani , was declared the interim president of Syria . asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, the High Economic Court (HEC) of Tajikistan handled cases related to financial claims, credit obligations, and land disputes. This was announced at a press conference on February 6 by Ms. Zebonisso Abdullozoda, the newly appointed Chairperson of the HEC . asiaplustj.info »
The direct work on creating a joint Tajik-Russian industrial and technology park in Dushanbe will begin this year, Tajikistan’s Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say the United States President Donald Trump has said the US will “take over” and “own” Gaza after resettling Palestinians elsewhere under an extraordinary redevelopment plan that he claimed could turn the enclave into “the Riviera of the Middle East”. asiaplustj.info »
His Highness Prince Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on February 4, 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. He is survived by three sons and a daughter. asiaplustj.info »
As of November 2024, the average monthly nominal salary in Tajikistan was 2,628. 90 somonis (US$241), according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. This reportedly represents a 1. asiaplustj.info »
A session of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament), presided over by its head, Rustam Emomali, took place in Dushanbe on February 3. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is actively moving toward digital transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and e-commerce creating new opportunities for the economy, businesses, and society. A combination of efforts from local startups, international companies, and government initiatives is paving the way for sustainable development and the adoption of advanced technologies. asiaplustj.info »
Isfandiyor Sa’dullo, the new head of the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, confirmed during a news conference on January 29 that Pochtai Tojik (Tajik Post), which is a division of the Communications Service, has not been sending letters and parcels to Russia for the past six months. asiaplustj.info »
February in Tajikistan is expected to be cool, especially in the mountainous and eastern regions, including the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), where frosts and temperature fluctuations are forecasted, according to the country’s Hydrometeorological Center (Hydromet). asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, mobile service tariffs in Tajikistan increased once again, sparking public dissatisfaction. Many users believe that both the previous and current prices do not match the quality of services. asiaplustj.info »
