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Experts from the United Nations Development Program ( UNDP ) have identified five of the most promising types of digital agriculture technologies for farmers in Tajikistan . asiaplustj.info »
The Ministers of Energy of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan discussed the coordination of energy systems in the upcoming winter period and the progress of the project " Reconnection to the unified energy System of Central Asia . asiaplustj.info »
Dushanbe City Hall will purchase 30 new electric buses from Akia Avesto Automatic Industry . The contract for the purchase of vehicles was signed between the Dushanbe City Hall and the specified industrial company , according to " Dushanbenakliyetkhadamotrason " . asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik Football Championship has risen to a new level . According to the reputable Transfermarkt portal , the country 's top league entered the top twenty most expensive football tournaments in Asia , taking 20th place with a total market value of 22.03 million euros . asiaplustj.info »
The Agency for State Financial Control and Anti-Corruption of Tajikistan has completed its review and submitted to the court a criminal case against several employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Mastchokh district on suspicion of receiving bribes in the amount of 177 thousand somoni from residents of the district. asiaplustj.info »
Starting from October 1 of this year , girls aged 10-14 years old will be vaccinated against human papillomavirus ( HPV ) in Tajikistan . According to the decree of the Government of the country , adopted on July 24 this year , the first vaccination of girls will last one month – until October 31 . asiaplustj.info »
The International Football Federation ( FIFA ) has published a new ranking of women 's national teams in the world . The Tajikistan women 's national football team took the 158th place ( 950.20 points ) , dropping three places . asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz military personnel have begun installing engineering barriers on sections of the border with Tajikistan that were previously disputed . Work is underway in the area of the Kojo Kaary pass , near the village of Ak - Sai in Batken district and in the Katta - Tuz area in Leilek district , Economist reports . asiaplustj.info »
A draft law on the Creative Economy is being developed in Tajikistan, aimed at developing new forms of entrepreneurial activity. The law provides for the creation of favorable conditions for startups and creative industries such as art, design, media and information technology . asiaplustj.info »
Five years ago , on August 13 , 2020 , Gulnazar Keldi, a national poet of Tajikistan , author of the National Anthem of the Republic , passed away . He is one of the most famous modern Tajik poets who has made a significant contribution to the development of Tajik literature , especially poetry for children . asiaplustj.info »
In Uzbekistan , the number of cases of harassment and violence against women has increased since the beginning of 2025 . According to official statistics , the largest number of cases was recorded in the Tashkent region . asiaplustj.info »
On August 1 , Tajikistan started accepting documents for children entering the first grade for the 2025-2026 academic year . But for parents of a child with autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ) , this day is not so much a holiday as a source of anxiety and doubt . " My child is already 8 years old . asiaplustj.info »
Farzona Emomali has been appointed Head of the Department of Reforms, First Aid and International Relations of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. asiaplustj.info »
For almost 20 years, motorists in Tajikistan have been forced to travel from Dushanbe to the north of the republic and back through the unequipped “Istiqlol” tunnel, which still lacks ventilation and adequate lighting. asiaplustj.info »
The Japanese company MAYA MIRAI is seeking citizens of Tajikistan for employment in several sectors, including construction, agriculture, utilities, household services, and hospitality, specifically in hotels and restaurants. asiaplustj.info »
Blogging has long ceased to be just a pastime. Today, it serves as a platform for self-expression, discussion of pressing issues, finding like-minded people, and even earning a living. Content is created by ordinary people—without strict boundaries, except those set by social media platforms themselves. asiaplustj.info »
TECNO has officially launched its new series of AI-powered smartphones, the TECNO SPARK 40, in Tajikistan, setting a new standard in sleek design, high performance, and affordability. With its focus on young, active users, the brand has attracted significant attention with the debut of its latest lineup. asiaplustj.info »
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The criminal case of former Khujand State University Rector Ayub Usmonzoda, sentenced to seven years in prison, is directly connected to the case of former Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Chemistry, Parviz Rouzizoda, the Chairman of the Khujand City Court, Dilovar Mirzohomidzoda, told reporters in Khujand on August 8. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Tax Committee has published its latest list of top tax debtors, headed by Open Joint Stock Company “Electricity Distribution Networks” with an outstanding debt of 144 million somonis (about US$13. asiaplustj.info »
Despite assurances from Dushanbe City Hall that the city’s water supply problems would be resolved by the end of July, many residents report that low pressure, dirty water, and outright outages continue across multiple neighborhoods. asiaplustj.info »
Iran has emerged as the leading importer of Tajik cotton, purchasing over 30,000 tons of cotton fiber since the beginning of 2025 — more than 83% of Tajikistan’s total cotton exports. The trade, valued at US$45. asiaplustj.info »
On Friday August 8, Kazakhstan and Russia officially began the construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant (NPP). asiaplustj.info »
In the first half of 2025, Tajikistan exported aluminum and chemical products worth US$131.7 million, marking a $35.3 million increase compared to the same period last year. The main export items included primary aluminum, aluminum profiles, and industrial explosives. asiaplustj.info »
A press conference dedicated to the arrival of the international ROX Silk Road Tour caravan took place at the Asia-Plus news agency office in Dushanbe. The event brought together local media, bloggers, car experts, and participants of the tour — the ROX brand team traveling along the legendary Silk Road route. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's mining and coal industries are showing strong growth. In the first half of 2025, production volumes increased significantly, new enterprises were opened, and thousands of jobs were created. asiaplustj.info »
On July 30, 2025, Tajikistan's Minister of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population, Ms. Soleha Kholmadzoda, reported during a news conference that as of June 1, 2025, the average salary in the country had reached 2,665. asiaplustj.info »
In the first half of 2025, the Customs Service of Tajikistan exceeded its revenue targets for state budget collections. Instead of the planned 5. 1 billion somonis, nearly 5. 7 billion somonis were received, surpassing the target by 623 million somonis, or 11. asiaplustj.info »
In the streets of Dushanbe, taxi vehicles can now be spotted with two types of license plates: green and yellow. The Traffic Police of Tajikistan have explained the reasoning behind the introduction of these dual plates for taxis. asiaplustj.info »
The tragic death of a 15-year-old Khusrav Odinayev from Tursunzoda has shaken the Tajik public, following revelations that the teenager died as a result of severe abuse by his father. In a phone interview with Asia-Plus , Khusrav’s mother, Farzona Sharif, shared her account of the events that led to her son’s death. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajikistan national kurash team returned from the Asian Championship, which took place from August 2 to 4 in South Korea, having won eight medals across various age categories. This was reported by the Kurash Federation of Tajikistan (KFT). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has collected more than 57 million somonis (approximately US$5.2 million) in alimony payments over the first six months of this year, marking a significant year-on-year increase, according to Akhtam Abdullozoda, Director of the State Enforcement Service (Bailiff Service) under the Government of Tajikistan. Who pays alimony? From January to June, 57. asiaplustj.info »
As of June 2025, a total of 1,145 students from Tajikistan are studying at universities in Uzbekistan , making them the third-largest group of international students in the country, according to Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia has made remarkable strides in fighting hunger, achieving one of the world’s sharpest declines in undernourishment over the past two decades, according to a new report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has harvested more than 550,000 tons of wheat since the beginning of the 2025 grain season, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. As of July 25, wheat was reportedly collected from approximately 164,000 hectares. asiaplustj.info »
A high-profile terrorism trial opened in Moscow on August 4 as 19 individuals face charges related to the March 2024 terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, which left 149 people dead and more than 500 injured. asiaplustj.info »
Statistics released by the Committee for Women and Family Affairs show a disturbing increase in suicides among girls, cases of violence, and legal violations committed within both vulnerable and seemingly stable families. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik migrants in Russia urged to legalize their status by September 10 DUSHANBE, August 4, Asia-Plus -- The Representative Office of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population (MoLMEP) in Russia has issued a reminder to Tajik nationals residing in the Russian Federation illegally: only 38 days remain to legalize their stay and avoid deportation. asiaplustj.info »
Over the past six months, ten armed confrontations have occurred along the Tajik-Afghan border, involving Tajik security forces and armed Afghan drug traffickers. According to Tajikistan’s Drug Control Agency (DCA) chief Zafar Samad, the violence is directly linked to ongoing narcotics smuggling operations from Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
In a pointed statement during a news conference in Dushanbe, Saidmukarram Abduqodirzoda, Chairman of the Council of Ulema of Tajikistan, emphasized on July 29 that Hajj, the sacred Islamic pilgrimage, should not be viewed as a moral or educational institution. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s national powerlifting team delivered a stunning performance at the Asian Powerlifting Championship, winning five gold medals and emerging as one of the top teams in the competition, held under the banner of the Asian Powerlifting Federation. asiaplustj.info »
Firdavs Tolibzoda, Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), has expressed skepticism over the World Bank’s recent report on remittance inflows to the country. The report claims that in 2024, remittances accounted for 45. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s national currency, the somoni, has appreciated significantly against the US dollar over the first six months of this, strengthening by 9. 4%, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) . asiaplustj.info »
Oil production in Tajikistan has reached approximately 9,200 tons over the first half of 2025, marking a 22% increase—about 1,700 tons more—compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR). asiaplustj.info »
At the 10th Meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member nations, which was held in Kunming, China on July 29, Tajikistan and Belarus reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening agricultural cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has secured its first medal at the U17 World Wrestling Championships currently underway in Athens, Greece — a high-profile international competition that gathers the world’s top young wrestlers. asiaplustj.info »
Energy officials in Tajikistan were unable to provide a precise count of villages still lacking access to electricity during a news conference held in Dushanbe yesterday. Manouchehr Khursandzoda, Manager at the Network Development Department of the Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Electricity Distribution Networks, announced that a US$6. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Tajikistan today on an official visit and held talks with President Emomali Rahmon, according to the Tajik president’s official website. During the meeting, the parties reportedly discussed a broad range of issues related to the friendly relations and multifaceted cooperation between Tajikistan and Iran. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population (MoLMEP) has presented its performance report for the first half of the year, highlighting major achievements in international cooperation, overseas employment, and the protection of migrant rights. asiaplustj.info »
In the rugged lunar landscapes of the Pamir Mountains, people have long carved out a vibrant cultural world in stark contrast to their severe natural environment. Their traditions include striking music and dance, colorful celebrations, ancient rituals, and remarkably preserved languages—relics that vanished from the Central Asian lowlands over a thousand years ago. asiaplustj.info »
