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Accused of extortion and rape, senior police officer fired for abuse of office

The chief of the Investigative Department at Khujand Police Directorate Lieutenant-Colonel Dilmurod Shodizoda, who is accused of extortion of a bribe and rape, has been fired for malpractice (abuse of office), Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on June 19, citing a source close to the investigation. asiaplustj.info »

2023-6-20 08:11

Dialogue of Women of Central Asia highlights the importance of participation of women in the field science and innovation

Chaired by Kazakhstan, the first meeting of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asia 2023 took place in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, yesterday under the theme “Role of Women in Innovation and Technology Development” Kazakh media reports say that supported by the United Nations, the event brought together the members of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and asiaplustj.info »

2023-6-20 07:20

Wage and GDP growth do not have impact on level of income of Tajikistanis

Tajikistan’s authorities report yearly on economic growth, an increase in gross domestic product (GDP) and higher incomes for the population.  However, people say they do not feel the improvements in living conditions, and the nominal increase in wages is being eroded by inflation, says an article published by CABAR.asia published on June 14. asiaplustj.info »

2023-6-16 15:00

Russia and Tajikistan are paying significant attention to protection of trade against Western sanctions

Russia and Tajikistan give priority development of trade and economic ties and protection of the bilateral cooperation against the illegal Western sanctions. TASS reports that the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin noted this at a meeting with his Tajik counterpart Qohir Rasoulzoda on June 8. asiaplustj.info »

2023-6-9 12:22

Visiting World Bank Regional Vice President Discusses Key Development Objectives, Marks the 30- year Partnership Between Tajikistan and the World Bank

In her first official visit June 5-6, Antonella Bassani, the World Bank’s Vice President for Europe and Central Asia region met with government counterparts and development partners to discuss how bold reforms supported by robust investments can propel the country into a new phase of development. During the visit, Ms. asiaplustj.info »

2023-6-8 07:59

EU-Central Asia summit participants issue joint press communiqu

The European Council says that during an open and constructive meeting, the participants of the 2nd EU-Central Asia Summit reviewed the multilateral and mutually beneficial cooperation between the EU and Central Asian nations since last year's inaugural meeting in Astana, and discussed the EU – Central Asia relations in the context of international developments. asiaplustj.info »

2023-6-5 08:23

President visits "Somon-2016" farming unit and exhibition of agricultural products in Tursunzoda

As part of his working visit to Tursunzoda, President Emomali Rahmon today visited the "Somon-2016" farming unit and the exhibition of agricultural products. The Tajik president’s official website says this farm owns 3 hectares of land and cultivates cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, corn for grains and other agricultural products. asiaplustj.info »

2023-5-25 11:48

USAID and AKF improve access to water and sanitation in Khatlon province

On May 16, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) through the joint “Thrive Tajikistan” program, completed and officially handed over three new drinking water supply systems and three school latrines in three villages of Qubodiyon district in Khatlon province to the local authorities, say press release issued by the Aga Khan asiaplustj.info »

2023-5-18 11:47

The Eurasian Development Bank to invest US$8.4 billion in energy and water infrastructure by 2026

In a statement delivered at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the Vice-Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB)’s Management Board, Denis Ilin, revealed on May 165 that the EDB plans to invest US$8.4 billion in energy and water infrastructure by 2026. asiaplustj.info »

2023-5-16 09:10

Journalist and civil rights activist Ulfatkhonim Mamadshoyeva transferred to women's penal colony in Nurek

Journalist and civil rights activist Ulfatkhonim Mamadshoyeva, whom the authorities called one of organizers of last year’s protests in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO, and who got a lengthy jail term, has been transferred to a women’s penal colony in Nurek, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on May 11. asiaplustj.info »

2023-5-11 14:23

Issues related to developing and launching private solar energy project in Sughd province discussed

Issues related to developing and launching a private solar energy project have been discussed in Dushanbe this week.   The press center of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR) says this issue was discussed here on May 1 at a meeting of the Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma with the World Bank mission led Dr. asiaplustj.info »

2023-5-3 14:29