UNHCR calls on Tajikistan to halt forcible return of Afghan refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has called on Tajikistan to halt forcible return of Afghan refugees and uphold international protection standards and commitments. asiaplustj.info »
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Social entrepreneurship expected to help reduce poverty in Tajikistan
The lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of Tajikistan's parliament has adopted the law "On Social Entrepreneurship," which will become the first standalone document of its kind in the CIS space. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-6 13:55
Economic growth in Tajikistan in 2025 will be the highest among EDB member nations
The economic growth of Tajikistan in 2025 is expected to remain the highest among the member countries of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). This is attributed to high metal prices and low costs for energy and food imports. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-6 08:10
PVS’s office in Tajikistan reduces fees for passport and visa services
Since December 1, the representative office of the "Passport and Visa Service" of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tajikistan has significantly reduced its service fees. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-6 13:26
More than 35% of Tajikistan’s foreign trade is conducted with ECO member nations, says top Tajik diplomat
IRNA says the 28th Meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers concluded in the Iranian city of Mashhad on December 3 with officials calling for expansion of cooperation between the member nations. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-5 08:28
Uzbekistan to set up free trade zones on border with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan
Free trade zones will be established in the Besharyk district and the city of Kuvasay in Uzbekistan's Fergana region. Fergana news agency says this was announced on December 3 during a meeting held by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to discuss measures to ensure the socio-economic development of the region. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-5 07:14
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan complete delimitation of shared border, says Khovar news agency
The government delegations of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have fully completed the description of the remaining disputable stretches of the shared border, the state-run news agency Khovar reports , citing the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-4 15:17
Tajikistan increases rosehip exports
In 2024, Tajikistan significantly increased its rosehip exports, delivering around 1,300 tons of these fruits abroad over the first eight months of the year, which is 97 tons more than in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA). asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-4 14:41
Tajikistan and the European Union sign agreement on funding green transition in cotton farming
Tajikistan and the European Union (EU) have signed an agreement worth approximately 20 million euros. Tajik state-run news agency Khovar says the document was inked in Dushanbe on December 3 by Hokim Kholiqzoda, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis, Head of the EU Delegation to Tajikistan. The agreement provides a grant of 19. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-4 12:40
The Prosecutor-General's Office of Tajikistan reveals details of lawyer Fayzi Oli's case
The Prosecutor-General's Office has commented on the verdict for the lawyer Fayzali Yuldoshev (Fayzi Oli), who was jailed for providing false information about bribery by employees of the Prosecutor’s Office and the Accounting Chamber of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-4 12:25
A Center for Training Specialists in Green Energy Opened in Tajikistan
A Resource Center for Renewable Energy Sources has been inaugurated at the Tajik Technical University named after Academician Muhammad Osimi as part of implementing the Green Economy Development Strategy designed for 2023–2037. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-4 07:17
‘The youth of Tajikistan needs education and jobs’ says EU Special Representative for Central Asia
The EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Ambassador Terhi Hakala, has carried out farewell visits in the region. This series of visits has provided an opportunity to reflect on her mandate and to reinforce the EU’s commitment to enhance partnerships with Central Asian countries. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-3 14:23
‘Boim’ extradited to Tajikistan from Turkiye where he went after 14-year prison stint in Russia
A fifty-three-year-old Ibrohim Safarov, known by the nickname "Boim," has been detained in Turkiye and extradited to Tajikistan, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on December 1, citing its sources. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-3 13:51
Tajikistan poised to become a global leader in antimony production
According to customs statistics , Tajikistan has exported over 4,300 tons of antimony ore and concentrates over the first nine months of this year, valued at approximately US$14 million. This achievement has positioned the country as the world's second-largest exporter after China. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-3 12:23
Shirinsho Shotemur the first citizen of Tajikistan
Yesterday it was the 125th birthday of a prominent Tajik politician Shirinsho Shotemur. Shirnsho Shotemur (December 1, 199 – October 27, 1937) made a major contributions to the early history of Soviet Tajikistan and was instrumental in the establishment of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-2 08:56
Long beeps in response: how the migration hotlines in Tajikistan are working
About a month ago, the Russian authorities published a “list of controlled persons,” which includes over 120,000 Tajik citizens suspected of legal violations. The Tajik government posted this list on the official website of the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population (MoLMEP) and launched a hotline to assist the population. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-29 12:30
Tajikistan authorities warn telecom operators: poor service may lead to fines or license revocation
The Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan held a working meeting with representatives of mobile operators on November 26, says the press center of the communications service agency. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-28 13:38
Tajikistan and the Maldives sign an agreement on exemption of visa requirements
The signing ceremony of a government-to-government agreement between Tajikistan and the Maldives on mutual exemption of visa requirements was held in New York on November 26. The Tajik MFA information department says the document was inked by the Permanent Representative of Tajikistan to the United Nations, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-27 13:26
Fraudster arrested in Tajikistan for deceiving 42 people with fake air tickets to Saudi Arabia
A 38-year-old man, Parviz Bohirov, a resident of the Jomi district in the Khatlon province of Tajikistan, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Dushanbe on suspicion of fraud. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-27 06:46
In Tajikistan, lemon and carrot prices fall, but meat and milk become more expensive
Prices for agricultural products in Tajikistan have fluctuated since the beginning of 2024, with some rising and others falling. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, prices for fruits, vegetables, sugar, and flour have significantly decreased over the past ten months. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-26 13:44
Tajikistan follows other Central Asia’s nations in halting UnionPay cards issued by Gazprombank
TASS reported on November 25 that Tajikistan has stopped servicing UnionPay cards issued by Russia’s Gazprombank, ceasing cash withdrawals from ATMs. Problems with servicing these cards began on November 24 and persisted on November 25. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-26 13:27
China becoming major trading partner for Tajikistan's imports
The bilateral trade between Tajikistan and China has been growing rapidly in recent years, bringing China closer to surpassing Russia, which has been Tajikistan's major trading partner for over two decades. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-26 13:05
Tajikistan establishes a headquarters for the digitalization of public services and cashless payments
By government’s decree, a Republican Headquarters to oversee the digitalization of public services and the transition to cashless payment systems has been established. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-26 09:19
Tajikistan and Afghanistan sign electricity purchase agreement for 2025
Tajikistan and Afghanistan have signed an agreement on purchase of electricity in 2025. The Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) reported on November 24 that the document has been inked by in Turkiye Dr. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-26 08:22
Tajikistan’s rescuers gain a training Ground and new office
The inauguration ceremony for the administrative building of the National Training Center for Tajikistan's Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan was held In the Qaratogh Gorge in the Shahrinav district, about 50 kilometers to the west of Dushanbe, on November 23. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-26 07:26
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan abolish permits for mutual cargo transport
Permits for cargo transportation between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are no longer required. As of November 21, a decision came into effect allowing freight vehicles to cross each other’s borders without the need for this document. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-26 07:13
Tajikistan, Russia reach agreement on launching bus route connecting Khujand and Novosibirsk
Russia's Ministry of Transport has announced the launch of a new bus route connecting Novosibirsk and the Tajik northern city Khujand. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-26 14:28
Over 1,000 delegates gather in Dushanbe for the Digital Tajikistan International Forum
Organized by the international organization PLUS Group with the support from the Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the National Bank of Tajikistan, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan, the Digital Tajikistan International Forum, dedicated to the current state and pressing issues of digitalization in retail asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-26 13:25
Международный форум Digital Tajikistan собрал в Душанбе более 1000 делегатов
Международный Форум Digital Tajikistan, посвященный современному состоянию и актуальным вопросам цифровизации сегмента розничного финансового обслуживания и индустрии ритейла Таджикистана, проходит сегодня, 25 ноября, в Национальной библиотеке Таджикистана. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-25 09:41
80% of climate changes in Tajikistan are linked to water, says Tajik deputy minister of energy
Tajikistan faces significant challenges related to climate change, especially in the area of water resources, which account for more than 80% of the country's climate change impacts. This was stated by the First Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, Jamshed Shoimzoda, in an interview with Report. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-25 09:05
В Душанбе проходит международный форум «Digital Tajikistan»
ДУШАНБЕ, 25.11.2024 /НИАТ «Ховар»/. Новый международный форум «Digital Tajikistan» проходит в Душанбе, сообщает корреспондент НИАТ «Ховар» с мероприятия. Мероприятие посвящено современному состоянию и актуальным вопросам цифровизации сегмента розничного финансового обслуживания и khovar.tj »
2024-11-25 08:55
Tajikistan’s International Airports to Pay Civil Aviation Agency Fees
The Government of Tajikistan has amended regulations concerning the Civil Aviation Agency (CAA), mandating international airports and the state-owned enterprise Tajik Air Navigation to contribute funds to the Agency's account. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-23 13:27
Tajikistan faces corn deficit, spends millions dollars on corn imports
Tajikistan spends on average US$15–US$20 million annually on importing corn. The country struggles to meet its demand due to limited agricultural land, lack of high-quality seeds, outdated technology, and insufficient support for producers. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-23 12:31
Revenues of private telecommunications operators in Tajikistan have reportedly decreased noticeably
Telecommunications operators in Tajikistan have generated a total of about 2.528 billion somonis (over US$237 million) in revenue over the first nine months of this year (13.2-percent decrease compared to the same period last year), according to Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-22 08:09
30% of agricultural land in Tajikistan is in critical condition
According to the UN, approximately 30% of Tajikistan's agricultural land is in a degraded state, and 95% of the country’s land is prone to degradation. On the sidelines of the COP29 conference being held in Azerbaijan’s in Baku, a roundtable was held to address one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time – land degradation. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-22 07:45
Uzbekistan plans to simplify border crossings with Tajikistan
Uzbekistan intends to introduce a system for crossing borders with Tajikistan and Kazakhstan using ID cards, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced on November 20 while delivering a statement in the Legislative Chamber (Uzbekistan’s lower chamber of parliament), Gazeta.uz reports . asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-21 14:10
Phishing scam offers "Free Telegram Premium" in Tajikistan
Users of Telegram in Tajikistan have been targeted by a wave of phishing attacks in recent days. Fraudulent messages containing phishing links are being sent via direct messages, often appearing to come from the accounts of friends or acquaintances. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-21 13:23
Tajikistan strengthens ties with Malaysia and ASEAN countries
Led by Minister of Industry and New Technologies Sherali Kabir, a Tajik delegation is on a tour of Southeast Asian nations within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to bolster economic and investment cooperation, according to the press service of the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan (MoINT). asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-20 07:17
Women with disabilities in Tajikistan face limited access to medical services
The League of Women with Disabilities, Ishtirok, has been advocating for years to ensure that every woman, regardless of her physical abilities, has access to physical, psychological, and social well-being. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-19 14:28
Russia and Tajikistan interior ministries discuss joint efforts against international drug trafficking
Russia and Tajikistan will strengthen their fight against international drug trafficking and related crimes. This was announced during a joint board meeting of the Interior Ministries of Russia and Tajikistan, which was held in Moscow on November 18, Irina Volk, a spokeswoman for the Russian Interior Ministry, reported on Telegram. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-19 13:56
World Bank presents Tajikistan Country and Climate Development Report in Dushanbe
The World Bank has presented Tajikistan Country and Climate Development Report (CCDR) in Dushanbe. The report, in particular, notes that more frequent and severe droughts, floods, landslides, heat, and air pollution are just some of the impacts Tajikistan faces from climate change. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-19 11:51
How Tajikistan managed to fulfill the fall draft target ahead of schedule
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) says the fall military draft has been successfully fulfilled by November 16, the Day of the President of Tajikistan. The ministry’s official website attributed the rapid completion of the plan to active public awareness campaigns, improved service conditions, increased responsibility among youth, and the effective work of draft commissions. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-19 09:02
Tajikistan supplied US$3.8 million worth of electricity to neighbors in October
In October this year, Tajikistan exported electricity worth over US$3. 8 million, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. Overall, over the first ten months of this year, the country has supplied electricity abroad totaling more than US$102. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-19 08:09
Tajikistan approves energy cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan
The Tajik government has directed relevant agencies to approve and sign a draft agreement with Kazakhstan on cooperation in the energy sector. The document, which outlines the supply of electricity from the Roghun hydropower plant to Kazakhstan, has been published on the legal information portal of Tajikistan's Ministry of Justice. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-18 12:32
Tajikistan joins International Union for Conservation of Nature
On November 16, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree on the republic's accession to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The document’s text was published by the presidential press service. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-18 08:31
Tajikistan adopts first law on social entrepreneurship
Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has endorsed a bill on social entrepreneurship, according to the chamber’s press center. A regular sitting of the fifth session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the sixth convocation took place on November 13. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-16 13:06
NF Group Study: Tajikistan lags in logistics and warehouse development
Tajikistan trails behind in the pace of introducing new warehouses amid the rapid growth of this market in Central Asia, says a study by NF Group. Currently. Tajikistan reportedly has only about 10,000 square meters of warehouse space, primarily used for storing food products and customs goods. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-16 12:23
Freedom Finance Global: Consumer confidence declines in Tajikistan
Consumer confidence in Tajikistan continues to decline, reaching 148. 8 points in October this year, down from 149. 6 points in September. This is stated in the monthly macroeconomic report by Freedom Finance Global. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-16 11:59
Global political tensions hinder Tajikistan’s NDS-2030 implementation, says Tajik official
The adverse effects of global crises have reportedly complicated the implementation of Tajikistan's National Development Strategy (NDS) for the period to 2030 (NDS-2030). Ms. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-15 08:07
Tajik-Kyrgyz bilateral trade Begins to recover after three-year decline
Over the first nine months, a two-way trade between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan has valued at more than US$9. 1 million, which is 13. 5 percent more than in the same period last year, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »