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While Kazakhstan's top Islamic authority recently issued a religious ruling declaring popular video games like GTA, Counter-Strike 2, and Dota 2 “haram,” or forbidden under Islamic law, Tajikistan has already taken a harder stance—banning some of these titles outright. asiaplustj.info »
In a major advancement for energy connectivity and resilience in Tajikistan’s Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), the Government of Tajikistan on June 26 inaugurated and broke ground on critical power infrastructure that will bring the country closer to finalizing the regional electricity grid, says press release issued by Pamir Energy. asiaplustj.info »
The World Bank’s report Air Quality Management in Central Asia outlines key priorities and proposing solutions to improve air quality through both local initiatives and regional collaboration. The report draws on a series of analytical papers on air quality and AQM systems in Central Asia, covering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan; Tajikistan; and Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has inaugurated Central Asia’s first national artificial intelligence (AI) cluster and unveiled the country’s pioneering AI technopark, Area AI. The official launch ceremony reportedly took place in Darvoz district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) on June 25 and was attended by President Emomali Rahmon. asiaplustj.info »
As part of his ongoing working trip across the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated a series of infrastructure projects in Rushan and Darvoz districts today and yesterday. asiaplustj.info »
The onset of Israel’s attack on Iran has drastically changed the situation in both countries. In Iranian cities, for the first time since the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, continuous bomb explosions echoed through the streets. asiaplustj.info »
The armed conflict between Israel and Iran, which began on June 13 with a unilateral strike, ended on June 24 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States and Qatar. The two sides reached a truce after intense bombing raids, rocket exchanges, U. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has officially welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the State of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which came into effect early Tuesday morning. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's emergency and weather authorities are warning of a heightened risk of mudflows in several regions of the country as temperatures soar and rainfall continues. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan, previously known for its cheap labor and high unemployment rates, faced serious challenges in the agricultural sector in 2025. East Fruit says the sharp increase in costs for attracting seasonal workers, strengthening of the national currency, and rising electricity prices threaten fruit and vegetable exports as well as dried fruit production. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has launched its first National Internet Exchange Point (IXP), hosted by OJSC Tajiktelecom, to enhance the speed, affordability, and security of internet services. The IXP allows local ISPs, companies, and government agencies to connect and exchange data domestically — without relying on international routes. asiaplustj.info »
Officers from police station No 1 in Dushanbe’s Firdavsi district have arrested a 47-year-old Rahmonali Tabarov, a previously convicted local resident, on charges of multiple thefts from vehicles and construction sites. asiaplustj.info »
On Friday June 20, President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali officially opened the new Diagnostic, Treatment, and Training Center of Tajik National University, located within the university's student campus, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Iran's Ambassador to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighiyan, expressed gratitude to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states and other nations that condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory. asiaplustj.info »
Orionbank, the largest commercial bank in Tajikistan, has entered into a strategic partnership with LakLak Market, a rising tech startup operated by Dastra Tojikiston LLC, to jointly develop and expand digital commerce services across the country. asiaplustj.info »
A number of Afghan industrialists and traders are worried about Israeli airstrikes on Iranian ports and the possible damage to their goods. As Israeli attacks on Iran continue, the Herat’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment (CCI) has expressed concern over the goods belonging to Afghan traders and industrialists stored in Iran’s Bandar Abbas, TOLOnews reported on June 18. asiaplustj.info »
Explosions rock Tel Aviv and Tehran as the conflict between Israel and Iran rages on for a sixth straight day. Media reports say Israel has carried out strikes across Iran while Tehran has returned fire as the foes trade attacks for a sixth straight day and the region anxiously braces for a potentially wider and ruinous conflict. asiaplustj.info »
On June 17, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon took part and spoke at the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. The Tajik president’s official website says Emomali Rahmon emphasized that further strengthening of the political dialogue within this format can play an effective role in achieving “all our creative goals at the regional and global levels. asiaplustj.info »
Charter flight to Ashgabat under consideration; Iranian youth football team and dozens of passengers stranded in Tajikistan Commercial flights from Dushanbe to Tehran operated by Somon Air and Iran’s Varesh Airline have been cancelled due to the temporary closure of Iranian airspace , the local office of Varesh Airline confirmed to Asia-Plus . asiaplustj.info »
June 16 marks the International Day of Family Remittances. For modern Tajikistan and its citizens, migration and earnings abroad play a crucial role in the country’s development and in sustaining household livelihoods. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Russia have signed a revised protocol to the agreement on cooperation in operating the Sangtuda-1 hydropower plant (HPP), significantly reducing electricity tariffs and annulling accumulated debt. asiaplustj.info »
The capitals of Tajikistan and China are now linked by a direct passenger air route for the first time, following the launch of a new service by China Southern Airlines. The inaugural flight on this historic route was operated yesterday. asiaplustj.info »
The United States is considering a significant expansion of its travel restrictions, potentially banning entry for citizens of 36 additional countries, including Kyrgyzstan, according to an internal State Department memo obtained by The Washington Post . asiaplustj.info »
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Tajikistan Country Delegation is pleased to invite bids for following commodities: The Tender documents containing RFQ, Specification, Pricing Template, Terms and condition will be available from the date of this tender notice publication and until 17th of JUNE 2025. asiaplustj.info »
According to a recent study by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) titled “Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation in Central Asia” , countries in the region will require US$29. 2 billion in investment between 2025 and 2030 to modernize and expand their water and climate infrastructure. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Israel and Iran have broadened their strikes against each other as the conflict between the two nations enters its fourth day, in an escalating war that has killed and injured hundreds of people. asiaplustj.info »
The global Islamic finance community will join in Uzbekistan this June for the 4th CIS Islamic Banking and Finance Forum, organized by AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE). asiaplustj.info »
On June 11, 2025, UNESCO, in collaboration with the Republic of Tajikistan, hosted an exhibition and international scientific conference at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to celebrate the 700th anniversary of Hafez Shirazi. asiaplustj.info »
This fall, Tajikistan will host joint anti-terrorism exercises organized by the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the Anti-Terrorist Center (ATC) of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). asiaplustj.info »
Tcell, one of the leading telecom companies in Tajikistan, has partnered with MBAcademy, the management and business academy under the National Association of Managers and Marketers (NAMM), to foster the development of managerial competencies. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia, including Tajikistan, is experiencing a faster rate of warming than the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The region is urged to urgently adapt to increasing climate threats, including droughts, glacier loss, and unpredictable precipitation, which endanger water supply, agriculture, and energy sectors. asiaplustj.info »
On June 4–5, the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Tajikistan, RUSI Europe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and the Prosecutor-General’s Office of Tajikistan jointly organized a two-day workshop in Dushanbe on preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE). asiaplustj.info »
Starting July 1, 2025, St. Petersburg plans to ban the hiring of foreign workers on patents in the taxi and courier delivery sectors. This decision, outlined in a draft resolution posted on the city government’s website, has sparked widespread debate. asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday, June 4, the session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) resulted in the formal approval of three political factions and one independent group. asiaplustj.info »
A meeting titled "Marketing: Pain, Love, and Neural Networks" was held as part of Vazifa Talks, a series of open lectures and discussions dedicated to the development of IT and the digital economy. asiaplustj.info »
Akrampolvon Askarov was the first Central Asian to receive a gold medal in archaeology, a pioneer who worked closely with archaeological communities across Russia, France, and England. His invaluable collection is still preserved today in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg. asiaplustj.info »
The Days of Tajik Culture have officially begun in Russia, with opening events held at the new stage of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. The cultural celebrations are continuing on June 2 and 4 in Moscow and Kazan, TASS reports. asiaplustj.info »
Russia and Ukraine held the second round of resumed negotiations in Istanbul after a three-year break. The closed-door meeting lasted about an hour, half the time of their previous session on May 16, according to RBC . asiaplustj.info »
Today is World Bicycle Day and WHO/Europe is launching the campaign “Let’s Get Moving! 100 Reasons to Walk and Cycle More” under the framework of the Transport, Health and Environment Pan-European Program (THE PEP). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan have agreed on the joint operation schedule of the Bahri Tojik reservoir, which powers the Qairoqqum hydropower plant in Tajikistan’s Sughd province, for the summer of 2025, formalizing the agreement in a trilateral protocol. asiaplustj.info »
The bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan rose 7.4 percent in a year to December 31, 2024, reaching over US$1.2 billion. Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, told Asia-Plus this during the Astana International Forum (AIF). asiaplustj.info »
Thee first-ever High-Level International Conference on Glacier Preservation launched in Dushanbe on May30, bringing together more than 2,500 participants from 80 countries worldwide. At the pre-conference forums, which took place on May 29, alarming data were presented regarding the scale of glacier losses and climate threats to Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
June 2025 is set to bring a true summer heatwave to Tajikistan. According to meteorologists, temperatures across most of the country will be up to two degrees Celsius above the usual climate norm. At the same time, some regions may experience rain showers, thunderstorms, and dust storms, the country’s Hydrometeorology Agency told Asia-Plus . asiaplustj.info »
Following high-level talks, Tajikistan and Iran have signed a joint statement and four additional agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors. The joint statement was signed by Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda and Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref, the Tajik state-run news agency Khovar reports. asiaplustj.info »
Police department of Qubodiyon district in Khatlon province says Ilhom Jumayev, a 40-year-old employee of the local Sanitary and Epidemiological Center, has been detained on suspicion of multiple thefts and fraud schemes that involved recruiting minors. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s agrarian sector is facing a number of serious problems threatening the country’s food security and sustainable development. In a statement delivered at a republican seminar in Danghara on May 17, President Emomali Rahmon highlighted the key pain points of the sector and demanded urgent action from responsible agencies. asiaplustj.info »
Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, which were held in Dushanbe on May 27, focused on consular cooperation and the protection of citizens’ rights. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik national judo team has announced the squad for the 2025 World Cup, which will be held from June 13 to June 20 in Budapest. The country will be represented by an exclusively men's team at the largest tournament of the year. asiaplustj.info »
The Central Republican Stadium in Dushanbe was filled with nostalgia, applause, and a deep love for football on Wednesday, as legendary players from Tajikistan and Russia faced off in a celebratory friendly match marking World Football Day. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik labor migrants seeking to legalize their status in Russia report unfair treatment and discrimination at the Kazakh-Russian border, as many struggle to meet the September 10 deadline for legalizing their stay. asiaplustj.info »
