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The unemployment rate in Tajikistan has remained relatively stable in recent years, according to the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population (MoLMEP). In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
“Human trafficking is a horrific crime and a gross violation of human rights. It is one of the fastest-growing forms of organized crime – run by ruthless networks that prey on vulnerability and profit from pain,” says a message released by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons . asiaplustj.info »
The new building of the Islamic Institute of Tajikistan, construction of which began in 2018 near the new mosque in Dushanbe, is set to open in September. The Islamic Institute Rector, Nusratullo Zokirzoda, shared this update at a news conference held at the Committee on Religion Affairs (CRA) on July 29. asiaplustj.info »
The Interior Ministry of Tajikistan has reported the arrest of a 40-year-old man from Tursunzoda, who is suspected of intentionally causing severe harm and killing his 15-year-old son. According to the Ministry , the incident occurred on July 26, 2025, after the father suspected his son of stealing money. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation (Agency) continues to struggle with significant debts, currently owing over 226 million somonis (TJS) to Barqi Tojik, the country’s energy provider. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s junior and cadet taekwondo athletes brought home two bronze medals from the Asian Taekwondo (WT) Championships held in Kuching, Malaysia, from July 25 to 28. The event drew athletes from 42 countries, making the competition fierce and every victory hard-fought. asiaplustj.info »
The launch of the “Safe City” surveillance system in Khujand, Tajikistan’s second-largest city, remains uncertain as only half of the installation and implementation work has been completed. Despite earlier promises that the system would be operational by April 2025, it has yet to be activated. asiaplustj.info »
U. S. President Donald Trump has sharply reduced the timeline given to Russia to halt its military actions in Ukraine, now setting a deadline of just 10 to 12 days—down from the previously announced 50 days. asiaplustj.info »
The Dushanbe city government has pledged to resolve the ongoing issues of water outages and low water pressure in several districts of the capital by the end of July. This was announced by Bahrom Saidzoda, head of the Dushanbe Water Supply and Sewerage Enterprise, during a news conference on July 25. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon, who is also the Head of the Government, has made a series of high-level appointments across several government ministries and state agencies, including the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Population, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the State Energy Supervision Agency, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Olimbek Yuldoshozoda, the head of Jabbor-Rasoulov district in Sughd province, has spoken publicly about the shocking murder of a 38-year-old man that occurred in front of his children late last month. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has extended heartfelt condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the tragic crash of a passenger plane in Russia's Amur Region that claimed the lives of all on board. asiaplustj.info »
The Migration Service of the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population invites Tajik citizens to enroll in Japanese language courses for future employment in Japan. According to information provided to Asia-Plus , registration has already begun and will last for more than two weeks. asiaplustj.info »
On July 24, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan addressed representatives of both domestic and foreign media in a press conference following high-level talks between Tajikistan and Mongolia. The conference, as reported on the official website of the Tajik president, provided a platform to outline the key topics discussed during the meetings. asiaplustj.info »
In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral ties, Tajikistan and Mongolia signed a series of cooperation agreements following high-level talks between the two countries' leaders. The signing ceremony, held on January 24, was attended by Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, as reported by the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
The acceleration of digital transformation and the expansion of high-speed internet access across Tajikistan, including remote and hard-to-reach areas, were discussed on July 22 during a meeting between the leadership of the Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of Tajikistan and representatives from the international Starlink system, which is part of the SpaceX asiaplustj.info »
The leadership of the state-owned railway company, Rohi Ohani Tojikiston (Tajik Railway), is currently conducting preliminary work on the electrification of the Vahdat-Pakhtaobod railway line, the Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim, announced at a news conference in Dushanbe on July 23. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Population, Jamoliddin Abdullozoda, revealed on July 23 that over the first six months of this year, 51 doctors left Tajikistan to work abroad. asiaplustj.info »
Significant deposits of rare-earth metals – niobium and tantalum – have been discovered in the Rasht Valley (eastern Tajikistan). This was announced to the news conference in Dushanbe by Ilhom Oymuhammadzoda, head of the Main Geology Directorate, on July 22. asiaplustj.info »
Dushanbe International Airport (DIA) has begun the construction of a new terminal, DIA director Zainullo Sharifzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on July 23. Specialists from Turkiye have been invited to develop the project documentation. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik Air, the national airline of Tajikistan, has officially acquired two planes from SkyRoad Leasing, ending a prolonged financial and legal conflict between the two parties. Tajik Air CEO Parviz Shodmonzoda announced this at a news conference in Dushanbe on July 23. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is seeing improvements in both the speed and affordability of its internet. As of now, the country no longer offers tariffs with speeds lower than 5 Mbps, Isfandiyor Sadullo, Head of the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, said at a news conference in Dushanbe on July 23. asiaplustj.info »
Microcredit and Deposit Organization (MDO) Humo is proud to announce that it has received a banking license from the National Bank of Tajikistan and has officially transformed into Humo Bank. The story of Humo began 20 years ago with the founding of the Microloan Fund Humo by CARE International in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The inflation rate in Tajikistan for the first half of this year was a record-low 1. 8%, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. Over the first six months of the year, prices of foodstuffs increased by 2. asiaplustj.info »
Russia’s 2nd Western District Military Court will begin the trial of 19 individuals accused of involvement in the deadly terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk on August 4 at 11:00 a. asiaplustj.info »
The United States Department of State reports that the United States on July 22 informed UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay of the United States’ decision to withdraw from the Organization. “Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States. asiaplustj.info »
As of June 1, 2025, the total tax arrears in Tajikistan amounted to 975. 8 million somonis (approximately US$102 million), according to the Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan . This marks an increase of 235. asiaplustj.info »
Following France’s announcement of plans to ban social media for children under 15 after a tragic incident, the question arises whether Tajikistan should adopt similar measures. In France, the ban was proposed after a 14-year-old student attacked a teacher, reportedly influenced by social media, sparking a national debate on the impact of digital platforms on youth behavior. asiaplustj.info »
From July 23 to 25, traffic will be temporarily restricted on several streets in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, the city’s Police Department Ministry reported. On July 23, traffic will be halted from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on M. asiaplustj.info »
Police reform in Tajikistan, which began in 2013, continues to reshape the country’s law enforcement structures, with a key component being the establishment of Public Councils under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
Today marks the seventh anniversary of the tragic death of five-year-old Huvaydo Tillozoda, who was abducted from her home in the town of Serpukhov, Moscow region, on July 22, 2018. The legal proceedings surrounding her death lasted five years, with the convicted perpetrator, Alexander Syomin, finally sentenced to life imprisonment in September 2023. asiaplustj.info »
The Azerbaijani media is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The Azerbaijani press, following the principles declared by Akinchi , a newspaper published in the Azerbaijani language by outstanding intellectual, publicist and naturalist Hasan Bey Zardabi on July 22, 1875, has covered an impressive path of development. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to arrive in Tajikistan this October for a state visit, according to the government’s official plan for the second half of the year, published by the Ministry of Justice. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan currently operates 104 television and radio companies, Nosir Said, head of the Committee for TV and Radio-broadcasting under the Government of Tajikistan noted. Speaking at a news conference in Dushanbe, Said today emphasized that there are no restrictions on broadcast content in the country. asiaplustj.info »
A Tajik entrepreneur is investing in the construction of a cable manufacturing plant $10 million in the construction of a cable manufacturing plant in Uzbekistan's Fergana region, marking another step forward in regional economic cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
On Friday, July 18, the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Tajikistan have today initialed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), marking a significant step forward in deepening bilateral relations and strengthening long-term cooperation, says press release issued by the EU Delegation to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Direct flights between Samarkand and Dushanbe have officially resumed, with the inaugural flight taking off on July 20, Tajikistan’s state-run news agency Khovar reports , citing the Civil Aviation Agency under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Although the legal age for marriage in Tajikistan is 18, courts continue to grant exceptions, allowing girls to marry at 17. According to legal experts from PRO BONO DE JURE, the law permits such cases under "exceptional circumstances," but it does not clearly define what those are—leaving room for manipulation. asiaplustj.info »
The official exchange rate of the U. S. dollar (USD) to the Tajik somoni (TJS), set daily by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), has fallen by 1. 2% this week, from 1:9. 69 on July 14 to 1:9. 57 on July 18. asiaplustj.info »
The agreement between Tajikistan and the Commonwealth of Dominica to lift visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, service, and regular passports has come into force as of July 17. This was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik government is targeting a 2. 5-fold increase in foreign investment over the next 15 years, as outlined in the country's Investment Strategy for 2026-2040 , approved on June 30. The document sets ambitious goals to attract US$12. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan plans to boost its electricity exports by an average of 8. 7% annually over the next three years, according to the country’s macroeconomic forecast for 2026-2028, approved by the government. asiaplustj.info »
On July 17, President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Chairman of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT), delivered a speech at the plenary session of the party's Central Executive Committee in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$500,000 technical assistance grant to support the Government of Tajikistan in preparing for the modernization and digitalization of its state social insurance and pension system, says press release issued by the ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM). asiaplustj.info »
From June 13 to 25 of this year, the situation in the Middle East dramatically worsened with Israel's military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Soon after, the United States joined the military actions, while Tehran retaliated with strikes on Tel Aviv and U.S. military bases in the region. asiaplustj.info »
As part of his tour of Central Asia, the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will visit Tajikistan at the invitation of Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon. According to Tajikistan’s MFA , Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will pay a state visit to Tajikistan from July 23-26. asiaplustj.info »
In the case of Madina Halimova, a woman from Farkhor district in Khatlon province, who jumped into a river with her four children, two court hearings had already taken place before July 15. During these hearings, Halimova confessed that she took such drastic action “out of jealousy” and expressed regret for what she had done. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, has called for urgent measures to protect children's rights in the wake of a tragic incident in Farkhor district of Khatlon province, where a mother allegedly threw herself and her four children into the Surkhob River. The event occurred during the night of June 29–30. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) predicts a gradual decline in remittance inflows to Tajikistan over the next three years, posing a serious risk to the country’s economic stability. asiaplustj.info »
China has emerged as Tajikistan’s major trading partner, surpassing Russia for the first time in over 25 years, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. China is now a major trading partner and the largest source of investment for Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
