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ДУШАНБЕ, 02.03.2026 /НИАТ «Ховар»/. Сегодня по инициативе букмекерской компании «Parimatch Tajikistan» в Душанбе состоялась официальная пресс-конференция, посвященная новому этапу сотрудничества с Центральным спортивным клубом армии (ЦСКА) Душанбе. В рамках торжественного khovar.tj »
Asia-Plus journalist Aliya Khamidullina has launched a new author video project titled “Close-Up. People of Tajikistan,” dedicated to individuals who shape the image of modern Tajikistan. For several years, Aliya has introduced readers to remarkable and inspiring people across the country through her written features. asiaplustj.info »
All flights between Tajikistan and Iran have been temporarily suspended amid the military operation launched by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic on February 28, a source in Tajikistan’s aviation sector told Asia-Plus. asiaplustj.info »
The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, visited Tajikistan alongside Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak to discuss expanding industrial, mining, and trade cooperation between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
The strengthening and expansion of trade and economic cooperation between Tajikistan and Iran was discussed by Tajikistan's Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, during a meeting with Iran's Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade, Seyed Mohammad Atabak. asiaplustj.info »
Since 2026, the registration of Starlink satellite internet equipment in Tajikistan can be done through the company's official website. This was announced by the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
On February 17, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon received the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulla Aripov. The Tajik president’s official website says the leaders discussed prospects for the development and expansion of Tajik-Uzbek relations, based on strategic partnership and allied cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
On February 17, the 13th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan was held in Dushanbe. The meeting was attended by the prime ministers of both countries, Qohir Rasoulzoda of Tajikistan and Abdulla Aripov of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan’s state-run news agency Khovar reports . asiaplustj.info »
The International Airport of Dushanbe topped the list of the most corrupt government bodies in Tajikistan for 2025. The second spot was taken by the State Traffic Police (GAI) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
Authorities in the Rostov region have decided to prohibit foreign nationals, including migrants from Tajikistan, from working as couriers, as well as engaging in wholesale and retail trade of food, beverages, and tobacco products. The ban will be in effect from April 1 to December 31, 2026. asiaplustj.info »
В Таджикистане стартует национальная образовательная инициатива Teach For Tajikistan. Это не только отличная возможность для молодых учителей набраться опыта, но в первую очередь — шанс получить образование для тех детей, в чьих краях доступ к качественному преподаванию ограничен. И помочь в миссии Teach For Tajikistan может каждый. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik authorities claim that over the past decade, the country's population income has increased sixfold. But does this really translate into an improvement in the standard of living for most citizens, or is it just an increase in statistics? asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s investigative authorities have released 405 individuals from criminal responsibility for "liking" extremist and terrorist-related content over the past year. This was announced by the General Prosecutor of Tajikistan, Habibullo Vohidzoda, at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 13. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian government has approved an agreement with Tajikistan regarding the medical examination of labor migrants from the country before they enter Russia, TASS reported on February 12. The document stipulates that mandatory medical check-ups will be conducted in Tajikistan prior to arrival in Russia, which is expected to streamline the process for legal employment. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan plans to plant paulownia trees on 100 hectares in 2026 as part of the 2024–2028 Paulownia Development Program. The initiative aims to establish industrial plantations of the fast-growing tree to supply timber, boost beekeeping, produce livestock feed, protect agricultural land from erosion, and improve the country’s environmental conditions. Why Paulownia? asiaplustj.info »
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has significantly recalibrated its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit solidarity with Kyrgyzstan during border clashes to more inclusive language following recent diplomatic breakthroughs. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan saw the formation of 2,560 new farms. As of now, the total number of farms in the country exceeds 200,349. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Tax Committee Chairman, Nusratullo Davlatzoda, has rejected claims that the country faces a high tax burden. In a press conference on February 13, he emphasized that Tajikistan’s tax system is continuously being modernized to improve the economic situation and attract investments. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's public debt amounted to $3. 5 billion as of January 1, 2026, representing 19. 2% of the country's GDP, the country's Minister of Finance, Faiziddin Qahhorzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 13. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s banking system has experienced substantial growth in digital payments in 2025, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan. The total number of banking payment cards in the country reached 10. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan mined over 2.8 million tons of coal, an increase of 235,000 tons, or 10%, compared to 2024. The extraction was carried out by 20 enterprises across 15 deposits. This was reported by Tajikistan’s Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, at a press conference in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan registered 23,448 crimes, an increase of 1,134 cases compared to 2024, when the number was 22,314. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, Ramazon Rahimzoda, at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 12. asiaplustj.info »
The official launch of Starlink in Tajikistan has opened access to satellite internet even in the most remote areas of the country. This article provides a detailed guide on how to order the terminal, the monthly subscription costs, where to register the equipment, who can use it, and when it makes sense to switch to satellite internet instead of mobile or fixed-line options. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan attracted approximately $7 billion in foreign investments, marking an increase of nearly $2 billion, or 35.1%, compared to 2024. This was reported by Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest), during a news conference in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan produced industrial goods worth 66.7 billion somoni (over $7.1 billion), marking an increase of 13.3 billion somoni (more than $1.4 billion) compared to 2024. This was reported by Sherali Kabir, the Minister of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan, during a news conference in Dushanbe on February 11. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, the authorities in Tajikistan have initiated criminal proceedings against 270 individuals, primarily fathers, for evading child support payments. According to the country's legislation, non-payment of alimony can result in penalties ranging from corrective labor to up to three years in prison. asiaplustj.info »
Ten years after the bankruptcy of several banks in Tajikistan, citizens are still waiting for the return of their savings. During a news conference on February 10, 2026, the High Economic Court of Tajikistan discussed the debts owed by four bankrupt banks, which have been unable to repay depositors for periods ranging from 3 to 10 years. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has extended the deadline for the legalization of citizens' funds by another year, until January 5, 2027. “We have extended only the monetary aspect of the law for another year. asiaplustj.info »
"The shortage of teachers in Tajikistan's schools has been completely resolved," recently declared the Ministry of Education. The statistics look convincing: thousands of new teachers, formally closed vacancies, no shortage of staff. asiaplustj.info »
The recent increase in electricity and heating tariffs in Tajikistan is linked to the need to eliminate the financial deficit in the energy sector, fulfill obligations to credit institutions, rising production costs, and increased fuel and spare parts prices, as well as wage hikes for industry workers. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, confirmed that citizens of Tajikistan serving their jail terms in Russian prisons are being sent to fight in the war in Ukraine. However, he emphasized that most of them hold dual citizenship and are participating in the conflict as Russian citizens. asiaplustj.info »
As of now, there are 27,703 individuals listed as debtors by Tajikistan's Penal Enforcement Service. Of these, 11,553 were added to the "blacklist" in 2025, thus being prohibited from leaving the country, Akhtam Abdullozoda, head of the Penal Enforcement Service, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 10. asiaplustj.info »
A shipment of humanitarian aid from the government and people of Tajikistan reached the needy residents of Gaza on February 8 . "On the evening of February 8, a convoy of six trucks carrying Tajik humanitarian aid, including food, warm clothing, tents, and waterproof film, was delivered to Gaza," reports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan . asiaplustj.info »
Transparency International has published its Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for 2025. The results are disappointing, with Tajikistan ranking among the worst countries in terms of perceived corruption. asiaplustj.info »
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations conducted a five-day training on laboratory diagnostics of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) for specialists from central and regional laboratories in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
This year, the holy month of Ramadan (Ramazon) will begin in Tajikistan on February 19, 2026, with citizens observing fasting until March 20. This was confirmed by Afshin Muqim, the spokesperson for the Committee on Religion, Regulation of Traditions, Celebrations, and Rituals under the Government of Tajikistan (Committee), in an interview with Asia-Plus . asiaplustj.info »
Since gaining independence, Tajikistan has signed a number of agreements on free trade and preferential trade regimes with various countries. Experts say such arrangements help boost foreign trade and strengthen international economic relations. What is a free trade regime? asiaplustj.info »
The markets for the import and sale of petroleum products and liquefied gas in Tajikistan operated under competitive conditions in 2025 and showed no signs of monopolization, according to the Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
CMWP Uzbekistan, an international consulting company specializing in commercial real estate, has published a review of the hospitality industry across Central Asia, analyzing the presence and development of international hotel chains in the region. asiaplustj.info »
The use and mining of cryptocurrencies are not officially prohibited in Tajikistan, and a registered cryptocurrency exchange is operating in the country, Director of the Agency for Innovations and Digital Technologies Khurshed Fayzullozoda said at a news conference on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
The markets for wheat, flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and poultry meat in Tajikistan remained competitive in 2025 and showed no signs of monopolization, Head of the Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan Haidarali Rajabzoda said at a press conference in Dushanbe on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan recorded 287 emergencies and natural disasters, resulting in six fatalities and economic losses totaling 20. 758 million somoni. This was reported by Rajabali Rahmonali, Chairman of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan ranks below Afghanistan in the global SCImago scientific research index, Chairman of the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) Saifiddin Davlatzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on January 28. According to him, Tajikistan also trails Afghanistan in the Asian regional ranking. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, has expressed the country’s "welcome" for the talks between Iran and the U. S. , which began in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan's border with Afghanistan saw a significant increase in drug seizures, with a total of 2,742 kilograms of narcotics confiscated, compared to 1,824 kilograms in 2024—almost a ton more than the previous year. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is planning to introduce a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens. This was announced by Jamshed Jumakhonzoda, Chairman of the Tourism Development Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 5. asiaplustj.info »
Fruit exports remain a key driver of Tajikistan's agricultural sector. In 2025, the country significantly increased its shipments of both fresh and processed fruit products, strengthening its position in international markets. asiaplustj.info »
Release from prison does not mean a return to normal life. A lack of documents, difficulties finding work and housing, and deep-rooted social stigma turn the reintegration of former inmates into a serious challenge — both for the individuals themselves and for society as a whole. asiaplustj.info »
More than 400 women are currently serving their jail terms in a women’s penal colony in Nurek, according to Ms. Bunafsha Fayziddinzoda, Chairperson of the Committee on Women and Family Affairs under the government. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is placed 81st in the global ranking of import dependence. According to the World Bank, imports of goods and services accounted for 48.4% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, well above the global average and indicating a high reliance on external supplies. asiaplustj.info »
