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Tajikistan's recent deportation of Afghan refugees has left the refugee community in the country deeply unsettled, with many accusing the authorities of targeting individuals who were legally residing in the country. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has seen a dramatic increase in criminal cases related to mercenary activities over the past three years. In 2022, only 19 cases were filed under Article 154 of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code – mercenary activities, but by 2025, the number had risen to 139. asiaplustj.info »
Somon.tj continues to hold its position as the most recognized and widely used online real estate platform in Tajikistan, significantly outperforming other digital resources. These findings come from a recent study conducted in Dushanbe, its suburbs, and the northern region of the country. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on glacier monitoring, greenhouse gas emissions, and air quality. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda took part in the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held on November 18 in Moscow, the Tajik state-run news agency Khovar reports . asiaplustj.info »
High in the Almosi Gorge, among steep slopes and vineyards, a unique transformation is taking place. Lolazor, a small mountain village, has become Tajikistan’s first digital and tourism-focused rural community — where tradition meets innovation, and hard work embraces the future. asiaplustj.info »
Foreign ministers of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a Protocol on the exchange of ratification instruments for the Treaty on the junction point of their state borders. According to the Uzbek MFA , the signing took place on November 15. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced its first artificial intelligence tool specializing in local legislation. The AI legal assistant, named Moni, is a free public resource designed to help users better understand the country’s laws and regulations — from taxation to land rights. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan is stepping up efforts to harness solar power, positioning it as a key component of the country’s strategy to strengthen energy security and diversify its energy mix. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan will impose a six-month ban on the export of gasoline, diesel, and a range of other petroleum products starting November 20, including shipments to countries within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is showing one of the fastest economic growth rates in Central Asia, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s report . The IMF forecasts the country’s GDP to grow by 7.5% in 2025, outpacing most of its regional peers and highlighting the strong potential of the Tajik economy. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Chairman Kamchybek Tashiyev has revealed key details of a recent land and housing exchange with Tajikistan, part of the ongoing process to resolve long-standing border disputes. asiaplustj.info »
Citizens at the forefront of Tajikistan’s clean energy shift were celebrated at the third edition of the EU–Tajikistan Sustainable Energy Days, held yesterday in Dushanbe, according to press release issued by the EU delegation to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested over ˆ1 billion in Tajikistan’s economy through 185 projects, with nearly 90% of funds allocated to infrastructure development. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has launched its first national messaging app, ORIZ — a platform for messaging, voice calls, and video conferencing. According to the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, the app was fully developed by Tajiktelecom, and all servers are hosted within the country. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan presented its investment opportunities in New York on November 12 during an event marking the 10th anniversary of the C5+1 platform — a key mechanism for economic cooperation between the United States and Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
Despite a steady increase in the production of meat, milk, and eggs, Tajikistan remains heavily dependent on imports of animal products. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan , as of October 1, 2025, the country's livestock population has grown significantly: cattle numbers rose by 4.5%, sheep and goats by 5.1%, and poultry by 1.5%. asiaplustj.info »
On November 12, Tajikistan’s Minister of Defense, Colonel-General Emomali Sobirzoda, arrived in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for an official visit, according to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) . asiaplustj.info »
On November 11, Japan and Tajikistan signed two grant agreements to support new social projects. The documents were signed by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Iran are launching new air routes aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and boosting passenger traffic, according to Tajikistan’s Civil Aviation Agency. The Civil Aviation Agency says that starting November 19, Raymond Airlines will begin regular flights on the Mashhad-Dushanbe-Mashhad route, operating twice a week. asiaplustj.info »
The Technological University of Tajikistan in Dushanbe hosted the opening ceremony of the Robotronics, Innovative Educational Technologies, and Computer Science Days on November 12. The event, organized by Rossotrudnichestvo and Astrakhan State University named after V. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Migration Service, under the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment, has announced new job opportunities for its citizens in Georgia. The positions are available in the delivery sector, with contracts lasting for one year. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has fulfilled 96% of its autumn military conscription plan within the first 40 days of the campaign, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense (MoD). An official source within a MoD says the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) completed its conscription target on the very first day, demonstrating a high level of organization. asiaplustj.info »
At the 16th Congress of the Union of Writers of Tajikistan (UWT), held in Dushanbe yesterday, delegates approved amendments to the organization’s charter, allowing incumbent chairman Nizom Qosim to run for a third consecutive term. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first nine months of this year, Tajikistan produced over 3. 7 million tons of cement, marking an increase of 512,100 tons or 15. 8% compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
From November 28 to 30, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025 will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking one of the most important events of the late season in judo. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan presented its national tourism stand at the prestigious World Travel Market 2025, held from November 4 to 6 in London, reports the Committee for the Development of Tourism (Committee) under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
On November 10, Tajikistan celebrates Police Day, an occasion to reflect on the progress of police reforms in the country. The OSCE, one of the key international partners supporting this process, has been actively involved from the very beginning. asiaplustj.info »
In a major step forward for bilateral relations, Tajikistan and the United States signed a series of cooperation agreements worth more than $3.2 billion during bilateral meetings held as part of the Second Central Asia–United States (C5+1) Summit in Washington. The U.S. asiaplustj.info »
A high-level delegation from Tajikistan presented a series of strategic investment projects at the Central Asia–U.S. Business Conference held in Washington, D.C., as part of the broader C5+1 Summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
In a key diplomatic engagement, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on November 6, on the sidelines of the Second Central Asia–United States Summit (C5+1), signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
A Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between Tajikistan's Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Digital Initiatives Fund (DIF) was signed in Dushanbe during the AI Conf 2025 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence. asiaplustj.info »
On the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, President Emomali Rahmon held a series of bilateral meetings on November 4 to discuss cooperation, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is moving forward with the creation of a national 5G consortium aimed at accelerating the rollout of 5G technology across the country. The initiative will involve the government’s Communication Service and mobile operators, working together to coordinate the implementation, standardize protocols, and speed up the nation’s digital transformation. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has made significant progress in its efforts to combat human trafficking, earning an upgrade to Tier 2 in the U. S. State Department's 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report . asiaplustj.info »
Colonel-General Izzatullo Sharifzoda, former head of Tajikistan’s Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Sentences (GUIN), has died at the age of 71. He passed away on November 3 from a heart attack at a hospital in Dushanbe, according to Sayof Mizrob, editor-in-chief of the weekly SSSR , who shared the news on Facebook . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan, in partnership with the Russian BTK consortium, is launching the country’s largest full-cycle light industry cluster—from cotton cultivation to garment manufacturing. The ambitious $150 million project is expected to create up to 10,000 jobs and boost the country’s export potential. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan continues to strengthen its position on the global tourism map. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, nearly 1.4 million foreign tourists visited the country in the first nine months of 2025 — a 24% increase compared to the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is preparing to participate in one of the key sporting events of the year: the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 7 to 21, 2025. The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Tajikistan has announced that judokas Madina Qurbonzoda and Nourali Emomali will serve as the flag bearers for the delegation. asiaplustj.info »
At least eight people have been confirmed dead and around 180 injured after a powerful earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday morning, according to local authorities. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue in the affected areas. The 6. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced new 100 somoni banknotes to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the country’s national currency, the somoni. The new banknotes were issued by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and are now in circulation alongside other 100-somoni bills. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has expressed deep concern and regret regarding the inclusion of several Tajik banks in the European Union's sanctions list. asiaplustj.info »
A massive section of the Dehdal Glacier in Tojikobod district (Rasht Valley in eastern Tajikistan) unexpectedly shifted more than five kilometers in just 15 minutes, according to specialists from the country’s Hydrometeorology Agency (Hydromet). asiaplustj.info »
Archaeologists in Tajikistan have made a significant discovery in the Langardara jamoat of Shamsiddin-Shohin district (Khatlon province): the ruins of the ancient city of Andicharogh, believed to have been one of the major centers of the historic region of Khuttal. asiaplustj.info »
Team of Tajikistan concluded its participation in the 3rd Youth Asian Games with a historic result: 20 medals, including 2 gold, 3 silver, and 15 bronze. The final day of the competition in Bahrain brought a milestone for the team — jiu-jitsu athlete Mustafo Qudriddinov (48 kg), coached by Komil Boimurodov, won a silver medal, marking the 20th medal for the country. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is in the process of drafting a new State Program aimed at improving population nutrition for the period 2026–2030. The proposed plan was discussed during a recent meeting in Dushanbe, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population and other relevant government bodies, according to the Khovar news agency . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is set to become the first country in the world to implement an AI-powered agent browser specifically designed for government use. The announcement was made during AI CONF, one of Central Asia’s largest artificial intelligence conferences, held in Dushanbe on October 25. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s food industry is showing robust growth, with production volumes—including food, beverages, and tobacco—reaching 8.1 billion somonis in the first nine months of 2025. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan , this marks a 12.3% increase compared to the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of the introduction of Tajikistan’s national currency, the somoni, a key milestone in the country’s post-independence economic development. After gaining independence in 1991, Tajikistan continued using the Soviet ruble until late 1993. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan has officially launched its first national stablecoin, becoming one of the first countries in the region to do so. The digital currency, called KGST, is pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyz national currency, the som, and operates on Binance’s BNBChain blockchain platform. asiaplustj.info »
