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Human Rights Watch (HRW) says Tajik authorities “continued to jail government critics, including opposition activists and journalists, for lengthy prison terms on politically motivated grounds. asiaplustj.info »
During its rotating chairmanship in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Tajikistan will pay attention to the issues of ensuring cyber security and addressing social causes of the three evils – terrorism, separatism and extremism. asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday January 13, Mahmadtoir Zokirzoda, Head of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), received Igor Lyakin-Frolov, Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has congratulated Sadyr Japarov on his election to the post of President of Kyrgyzstan and expressed hope that Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan will continue expanding bilateral cooperation, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan intends to re-launch bus transportation to Kyrgyzstan through the Tajik northern Sughd province. In an agreement with Tajik authorities, this passenger route is expected to work in the near future. asiaplustj.info »
On Sunday January 10, the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Kuwait Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda met in Kuwait City with Mr. Marzouq Ali Mohammed Al-Ghanim, Speaker of the National Assembly of the State of Kuwait. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service says Tajik authorities are considering legislation to deprive convicted pedophiles, brothel keepers, and procurers of parental rights. The amendment to the Family Code was discussed in the Tajik parliament on January 11. asiaplustj.info »
CABAR. asia says experts believe that the government has to reduce the tax burden on the private business, which provides up to 80% of tax revenues to the budget in order to ensure tax collections. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik authorities have introduced electricity rationing in rural areas of the country ahead of the approaching winter. A source within the Tajik government told Asia-Plus that the electricity rationing system came into force on January 5, beginning at 11:00 pm. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik veteran politician Shodi Shabdolov has shared with Asia-Plus his vision of what is expected from the president's annual address to the country’s parliament. Recall, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will address a joint meeting of both chambers of the parliament this month. asiaplustj.info »
UnionPay International (UPI), which is a subsidiary of China UnionPay, has reportedly received an operating license from the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT). asiaplustj.info »
Enhancing knowledge about climate action plans at national level was the focus of the third Tajik Inter-ministerial Working Group meeting that was held in Dushanbe on December 22. asiaplustj.info »
S ix Tajik enterprises have reportedly got access to the European market. The Export Agency under the President of Tajikistan says they have received a certificate of registration of the Joint Venture (JV) Javoni, Vahdat L. asiaplustj.info »
One more Russian air carrier has got permission from the Tajik authorities to operate charter flights from Tajikistan. S7 has got permission from the Tajik authorities to operate charter flights from Dushanbe to Novosibirsk and from Khujand to Moscow and Novosibirsk, a source within the Tajik Embassy in Moscow told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today received the Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan (HCNR), Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. According to the Tajik president’s official website, the two sides discussed state and prospects of further expansion of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik Prime Minister Rasoul Qohirzoda yesterday received visiting Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan (HCNR), Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. In the course of the talks, Tajik prime minister said Tajikistan supports peace efforts of Afghanistan and expressed hope that they will yield positive results. Dr. asiaplustj.info »
Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (HCNR), Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, yesterday met in Dushanbe with Mahmadtoir Zokirzoda, Speaker of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament). asiaplustj.info »
On Monday 21, Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin met here with visiting Chairman of the Supreme Council for National Reconciliation of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (HCNR), Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has deployed additional troops along its southern border with Afghanistan after Afghan authorities claimed a group of militants from Tajikistan played a major role in the Taliban's capture of an Afghan district last month, according to Radio Liberty . asiaplustj.info »
Globally, fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) are among the most pressing challenges to reducing poverty and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There is an increased urgency to tackle these issues, given the rise in violent conflicts, record numbers of forcibly displaced people, and a growing share of the poor living in FCV-impacted countries. asiaplustj.info »
Deputies of Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament (Majlisi Oli) have unanimously voted for ratification of the exchange notes between Tajikistan and Japan on providing the advanced medical equipment to Tajikistan for diagnosing and treatment of COVID-19 patients. asiaplustj.info »
Migration for work is an important livelihood option for many households in Tajikistan due to limited job opportunities. Labor migrants are a critical component in the economy of Tajikistan and remittances from migrant workers keep many struggling families at home above the poverty line and significantly supplement the country’s foreign currency reserves. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service says Tajik authorities have detained on unspecified charges the nephew of Mahmurod Odinayev, the deputy chairman of the opposition Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT) who is also being held by authorities. asiaplustj.info »
Rumors that Tajik authorities are going to criminalize the so-called SMS-divorce reportedly do not correspond to the facts Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi, reported on November 28 that a group of lawmakers Tajik are thinking of a new draft law that would criminalize the SMS-divorce. asiaplustj.info »
Dushanbe intends to host a number of cultural events with participation of CIS cultural and art workers. Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin made the remarks in Dushanbe yesterday while attending a session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the CIS Member Nations via video link, according to the Tajik MFA information department. asiaplustj.info »
Migration for work is an important livelihood option for many households in Tajikistan due to limited job opportunities. Labor migrants are a critical component in the economy of Tajikistan and remittances from migrant workers keep many struggling families at home above the poverty line and significantly supplement the country’s foreign currency reserves. asiaplustj.info »
Russia's Rosaviatsia aviation agency has issued a permit to the Azur Air company to operate flights to Tajikistan amid restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service . asiaplustj.info »
Tajik specialists have started a comprehensive inspection of the Muzrabad-Dushanbe gas pipeline, through which Uzbek gas is funneled to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee have urged Tajik officials “to stop harassing” the family of exiled opposition activist Fathuddin Saidmuhiddinov. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik national power utility company (Barqi Tojik) says rural areas will have regular electricity supplies in five days. Barqi Tojik denies it is implementing a rationing regime. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik authorities say they have yet to launch an official search for opposition leader Mahmurod Odinayev, disputing a claim by relatives that a request to do so has been filed, according to Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service. asiaplustj.info »
Some Russian universities threaten expulsion to Tajik students who have been prevented from leaving Tajikistan due to travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. asiaplustj.info »
Total assets and obligations of Tajik insurance companies have decreased, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT). Total assets of Tajik insurance companies dropped 3. 4 percent (14. 6 million somonis) in a year to September 30, 2020 and now amount to 417. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik and Russian officials have discussed the situation of Tajik labor migrants during the pandemic. On November 30, Tajik Ambassador to Russia Imomuddin Sattorov met in Moscow with Russian Minister of Construction and Housing Irek Faizullin. asiaplustj.info »
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has facilitated the return home of 376 Tajik migrants who had been stranded at the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border. According to IOM mission for Central Asia, the new group of Tajik migrants arrived home on December 1. asiaplustj.info »
Pakistan’s Dispatch News Desk ( DND ) says that according to Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) of Armed Forces of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan (JCSC) General Nadeem Raza, yesterday also had separate meetings with Colonel-General Sherali Mirzo, Defense Minister, Colonel-General Ramazon Rahimozoda, Minister of Internal Affairs, and Colonel-General asiaplustj.info »
During his working visit to Moscow, Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali, who is also Speaker of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament), yesterday met with Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, on November 20 issued decrees on appointment of deputy heads of the State Unitary Enterprise (SUE) Sanoatsodirotbonk (Industry & Export Bank), which was established last month. asiaplustj.info »
Tickets for charter flights from Russian cities to Tajikistan went on free sale on November 16. The Standing Committee on COVID-19 Response reportedly made such a decision following proposal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). asiaplustj.info »
Tajik and Uzbek researchers have reportedly agreed to jointly work on forecasting earthquakes. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon today congratulated Tajik police on their professional holiday, according to the Tajik president’s official website. In his message of congratulations, the head of state, in particular, expressed gratitude to police officers for their contribution to creation of democratic, rule-of-law and secular state in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
An article “When The Victim Is Guilty: Gender Bias In Tajik, Kyrgyz Courts” posted on Radio Liberty’s website notes that two recent court cases, one in Tajikistan and the other in Kyrgyzstan, point once again to discrimination against women in Central Asian courts. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik manufacturers have presented their products at an international import exhibition that is taking place in Shanghai from November 4 through November 10. asiaplustj.info »
Sherali Kabirov, who was appointed on November 3 to head the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, is expected to continue to run the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) as well. A source close to TALCO’s management told Asia-Plus this on the basis of anonymity. asiaplustj.info »
A court in Dushanbe has sentenced the son of well-known Islamic cleric Said Qiyomiddin Ghozi to 13 years in prison on a charge of high treason. A city official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Radio Liberty on November 3 that the Dushanbe City Court sentenced 44-year-old Said Muhammad Saidqiyomiddin last week after finding him guilty of spying for Iran. asiaplustj.info »
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Government of Tajikistan and diasporas jointly facilitated the return home of about 150 Tajik migrants who had been stranded at the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border, according to IOM mission for Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon for the sixth time has been listed among 500 most influential Muslims of the world, according to The Muslim 500-2021, published by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center with the support from the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding in Georgetown on October 26. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz border guards opened fire at Tajik nationals, fortunately nobody was wounded, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Tajikistan says. According to the press center of SCNS Main Border Guard Directorate, the incident took place in the village of Khoja Alo, which is subordinate to the Tajik northern city of Isfara, yesterday afternoon, at 3:30 pm. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday October 22, President Emomali Rahmon received General Frank McKenzie, Commander, U.S. Central Command. asiaplustj.info »
Raids targeting so-called shared taxis (5 somoni/seat) have been launched in Dushanbe. The Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim has reportedly ordered to take measures to reveal shared taxi drivers in the Tajik capital. asiaplustj.info »
