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Wander through the atmosphere of an eastern bazaar in Khujand, breathe in the dust of millennia-old history in Panjakent, follow the footsteps of Alexander the Great, and watch the sunset over a turquoise lake — in Tajikistan’s Sughd Region, all of this can fit into either a week-long journey or a short weekend escape. asiaplustj.info »
Wander through the atmosphere of an eastern bazaar in Khujand, breathe in the dust of millennia-old history in Panjakent, follow the footsteps of Alexander the Great, and watch the sunset over a turquoise lake — in Tajikistan’s Sughd Region, all of this can fit into either a week-long journey or a short weekend escape. asiaplustj.info »
Starlink has announced the start of its services in Tajikistan. “High-speed Starlink internet is now available in Tajikistan,” the company said in a post on the social media platform X . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan recorded 364 cases of suicide and attempted suicide in 2025, up 48 cases compared to 2024, when 316 incidents were reported. The figures were presented on February 5 at a news conference held by the Committee on Women and Family Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
The increase in electricity consumption in Tajikistan indicates improvements in the country’s economic and social sectors, as well as rising living standards, according to OJSC Electricity Distribution Networks . asiaplustj.info »
After several days of unusually warm, almost spring-like weather, Tajikistan is set to experience a sharp deterioration in weather conditions. Heavy precipitation is expected in the second half of February 5 and on February 6 in districts subordinate to the center, as well as in some foothill areas of Khatlon province, according to the country’s Hydrometeorology Agency (Hydromet) . asiaplustj.info »
Narzullo Latipov, Chairman of the Association of Sports Journalists of Tajikistan, has called for reforming the country’s system of governance in physical culture and sports. He shared his views in an interview with Asia-Plus while summing up the performances of Tajik athletes in 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced cash rewards for citizens who provide information about individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking and other serious crimes. According to the ministry, particular attention will be given to reports concerning the distribution of synthetic drugs, as well as potent and psychotropic substances. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, approximately 280,000 jobs were created, restored, and put into operation in Tajikistan, although only about a quarter of them are permanent. This was announced by the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Ulema (Shuroi Ulamo -- Tajikistan’s highest Islamic institution), Saidmukarram Abdulqodirzoda, has proposed the establishment of a Waqf Authority to organize and oversee charitable activities carried out by citizens. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, the names of only two settlements were changed in Tajikistan. This was announced on January 27 at a news conference by Abbos Anoushervon, Head of the Coordination Department of the Committee for the Development of Local Territories. asiaplustj.info »
With the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Tajikistan has begun implementing measures to ensure the sustainable development of its apricot production sector. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, religious organizations in Tajikistan provided more than 11.22 million somoni in charitable assistance, according to a press release from the Committee for Religious Affairs and the Regulation of Traditions and Ceremonies. asiaplustj.info »
Giving children so-called “two-root” or “three-root” names is not prohibited in Tajikistan, Chairman of the Committee on Language and Terminology Sakhidod Rahmatullozoda told reporters in Dushanbe on January 30. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s economy grew by 8. 4% in 2025, driven by strong industrial development and rising domestic demand, according to a macroeconomic review by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). EDB analysts report that industrial output increased by 22. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is drafting a new Law on Export Support, aimed at helping domestic producers promote their goods and services abroad, Bahriddin Sirojiddinzoda, Director of the Export Agency under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on January 30. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan imported approximately 1. 7 million tons of fuel and lubricants in 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR). The ministry reported that under the indicative balance framework, more than 1. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSSP) has denied reports circulating on WhatsApp about an alleged “group of unknown doctors” supposedly spreading a dangerous disease across the country. asiaplustj.info »
Forty-seven countries of the world provided 61. 7 million US dollars’ worth of more than 22,700 tons of humanitarian aid to Tajikistan in 2025, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Planning a trip to Tajikistan? Have you heard about our amazing country and decided to see it with your own eyes? To make sure your journey brings only pleasant impressions, it’s worth thinking through all organizational details in advance. asiaplustj.info »
Despite the official deadline for the digital registration of pensioners in Tajikistan having passed more than 20 days ago, the process of electronic identification is still ongoing. Officials at the Social Security and Pension Fund have not provided official comments on the matter. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has issued a decree to approve and submit amendments to the law "On Public Holidays" for consideration to the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament). asiaplustj.info »
Only 1.0 percent of the leather Tajikistan produces is processed into manufactured goods in Tajikistan, while the remainder is exported for manufacturing outside the country, mainly to China. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has risen to tenth place among Georgia's largest export destinations, with export volumes reaching $179 million, a 431% increase, and car reexports soaring by 568%. According to Bizzone. asiaplustj.info »
Tashkent is considering implementing mirror economic measures in response to actions by Dushanbe that effectively block the export of Uzbek construction materials to Tajikistan, according to Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojayev. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s economy expanded by 8. 4% in 2025, reaching nearly 177 billion somoni (over $19 billion), according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. This marks the continuation of strong economic growth, consistent with the previous year’s growth rate. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $1 million technical assistance grant to support the Government of Tajikistan in developing floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems. “This innovative initiative is about making the most of what Tajikistan has—sun and water,” said ADB Country Director for Tajikistan Ko Sakamoto. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan increased cotton production and exports of raw materials, but shipments of finished cotton products declined. The country continues to export mainly raw cotton, while domestic cotton processing remains limited. asiaplustj.info »
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed concern over the condition of uranium tailings sites in Tajikistan, warning of a serious lack of funding for their remediation. The warning is contained in the agency’s new Strategic Programme Document published in January 2026. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Tajikistan recorded some of the highest temperature anomalies in the world, with average temperatures exceeding seasonal norms by more than 3 degrees Celsius compared to the 1981–2010 baseline period. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet) has issued a warning about heavy snowfall expected in Dushanbe, its surrounding areas, and most regions of the country on January 22. Forecasters note increased risks on mountain roads and passes, including avalanches, icy conditions, snowdrifts, and sharply reduced visibility, which may significantly disrupt traffic. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan continues to implement measures aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change. In the Shahriotus district of Khatlon province, saxaul has been planted on more than 250 hectares, while in the Asht district of Sughd province it has been planted on 70 hectares. asiaplustj.info »
A national consultation on the preparation of a new Green Climate Fund (GCF) project was held in Dushanbe, focusing on tree planting, sustainable forest management, and forest conservation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. asiaplustj.info »
Border troops of Tajikistan’s State Committee for National Security (SCNS) have reported the elimination of four members of a terrorist organization who illegally crossed the state border from Afghanistan. The incident occurred at around 12:30 a.m. asiaplustj.info »
More than 9 million tons of municipal solid waste are generated annually in Tajikistan, including 321,900 tons of plastic waste. In major cities, each resident discards over 1 kilogram of waste per day, more than 100 grams of which is plastic. asiaplustj.info »
According to the draft state budget of Tajikistan for 2026, government revenues are projected at 65 billion somoni, while expenditures are expected to reach 67 billion somoni. The budget deficit is estimated at around 1% of GDP. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, eight individuals have been detained for fraud after posing as members of security and law enforcement agencies and extorting large sums of money from citizens by promising to resolve their problems. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, has held meetings in Dushanbe with representatives from the European Union and India to discuss bilateral cooperation in energy and water resources. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is set to experience a significant drop in temperatures, precipitation, and increased avalanche risk in the coming days, according to the country’s Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet). The agency reports that on January 16–17, air temperatures in most valley and foothill areas will fall by 8–10 degrees Celsius. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) has denied claims that the drug Pantogam is harmful or linked to the deaths of children, stating that reports circulating on social media are unfounded and lack medical evidence. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has entered 2026 with an unusually warm winter. Meteorologists forecast not only above-average temperatures but also sharp cold spells toward the end of winter and early spring. Such climate volatility is raising serious concerns among farmers, as it may negatively affect agriculture and future harvests. asiaplustj.info »
Approximately 400 new industrial enterprises began operations in Tajikistan in 2025. Overall, more than 2,600 industrial facilities have been built and commissioned across the country over the past seven years, creating more than 87,000 new jobs. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has completed one of its most significant reforms in recent years, eliminating 44 types of permit documents and 43 subcategories of related activities. This was announced by the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) of the country. asiaplustj.info »
An investment agreement between the Government of Tajikistan and Ayon Energy LLC to implement the country’s first large-scale solar energy project was signed in Dushanbe on January 13, according to the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest). asiaplustj.info »
Over the past two years, 328 families in Tajikistan have been relocated from areas prone to natural disasters to safer locations, the state-run news agency Khovar reports , citing Jamshed Kamolzoda, a representative of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced criminal liability for promoting illegal hunting and for publishing photos or videos of illegally obtained wildlife in the media and online. Offenders may face fines of up to 156,000 somoni or prison sentences of up to five years. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran will abolish visa requirements for international road transport drivers starting in March 2026, following bilateral agreements reached between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
At the end of 2025, Iran entered the list of Tajikistan’s five largest trading partners, ranking fifth in terms of total trade turnover. Trade and economic cooperation between the two countries continues to grow steadily, although the structure of bilateral trade remains imbalanced. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s parliament has ratified an agreement with Kyrgyzstan allowing citizens of both countries to stay on each other’s territory for up to 60 days without mandatory registration. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan reduced its fruit exports to Kazakhstan in 2025, with shipments of grapes and stone fruits declining and the country failing to rank among the key suppliers in several product categories. asiaplustj.info »
