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On Thursday April 10, Dushanbe International Airport suspended operations for more than six hours after a passenger plane operated by Iranian carrier Varesh Airlines veered off the runway during landing. asiaplustj.info »
The combined wealth of the billionaires listed in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index surged by US$304 billion on April 9, after stock markets soared following Donald Trump's decision to suspend tariffs on several countries, Meduza reported on April 10. asiaplustj.info »
On April 10, President Emomali Rahmon, and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali, who is also the Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament), opened the Jewelry Factory of China-Tajikistan Mining-Industry Company LLC in Dushanbe’s Sino district, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
In a notification sent to users via SMS, it is stated that the mobile application "My Tax" has been launched "to improve service quality, simplify access to tax information, and ensure timely fulfillment of tax obligations." Every taxpayer must do this by tomorrow, April 11. asiaplustj.info »
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its third global report on the state of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, in which Central Asia is identified as a key region both in terms of its wealth of agro- and biodiversity and the threats to its loss. asiaplustj.info »
On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the introduction of large-scale tariffs on imports of goods and products from 185 countries and territories. Trump explained the new tariff policy as “protecting American industry, reducing the trade deficit, eliminating unfair trade practices, and restoring U.S. economic sovereignty. asiaplustj.info »
Torrential rains on April 9 caused mudslides and floods in several regions of Tajikistan, the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan reported on April 10. In Dushanbe, on the night of April 10, heavy rains reportedly caused flooding in the basements of three houses in Sino and Firdavsi districts. asiaplustj.info »
More than 500 citizens of Tajikistan have been waiting for a week to enter Russia at the Zhaisan/Sagarchin border crossing point (BCP) on the Kazakhstan-Russia border – they are not being allowed entry by Russian border guards, Current Time reported on April 9. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2025 , ADB’s flagship economic publication released yesterday, notes that growth strengthened further in Tajikistan in 2024 as substantial remittance inflows boosted demand for goods and services. asiaplustj.info »
On April 9, an open event, Digital Skills, took place at the IT Park in Dushanbe as part of ICT Week 2025. Speakers and guests discussed the digital skills necessary for a career in rapidly evolving technologies and explored the changes occurring in thinking, business, and communication in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). asiaplustj.info »
Issues related to cooperation between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan in the field of digitalization were discussed in Dushanbe on April 3. asiaplustj.info »
US President Trump’s latest tariffs took effect just after midnight on Wednesday, hitting nearly all U. S. allies with punishing new levies and raising import taxes on Chinese goods to more than 100 percent. asiaplustj.info »
Schoolchildren from Tajikistan, alongside representatives from other countries, will have the opportunity to take part in the international IT Olympiad in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod oblast. Students aged 14–18 from any country in the world can participate, regardless of their programming skills. Registration will be open until April 18. asiaplustj.info »
Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda has inspected several large construction projects in the Khatlon province, including new hotels, schools, and cultural institutions. The prime minister has emphasized the importance of accelerating regional development and implementing projects aimed at improving infrastructure, Khatlon governor’s office said on April 8. asiaplustj.info »
Global Times reports that in response to a media inquiry regarding the Iranian Foreign Ministry announcement that from April 7 to 8, China, Russia and Iran will have trilateral consultations on the Iranian nuclear issue in Moscow, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said yesterday, “Let me reiterate that China firmly believes that the only right choice for settling the asiaplustj.info »
An avalanche that occurred this morning in the Rushan district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) has blocked the Dushanbe-Khorog highway, temporarily halting traffic, the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan reports. asiaplustj.info »
The administration of Donald Trump has announced "the largest military budget in U. S. history," amounting to approximately one trillion US dollars. This was stated by U. S. President Donald Trump, Current Time reports . asiaplustj.info »
The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK) has supported the recently introduced ban on wearing niqabs in public places, calling this item of clothing “alien to society.” Fergana news agency reports that the corresponding statement was published on the religious organization's website. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said on April 7 that a trilateral meeting between Iran, Russia, and China on the nuclear issue will take place in Moscow on Tuesday. asiaplustj.info »
An article by Tajik political scientists Abdughani Mamadazimov and Farrukh Salimov says modern Tajikistan is entering a new stage of its political and social development. One of the key events in recent years was the parliamentary elections, which resulted in a stable two-party system in the Majlisi Namoyandagon. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian media reports say Iran has not yet received a response from the United States regarding indirect negotiations between the two sides. asiaplustj.info »
A high-level plenary session was held in Samarkand as part of the climate forum, where environment ministers from Central Asia’s countries and Mongolia discussed joint actions to combat the triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution. asiaplustj.info »
The National Olympic Committees of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of sports. The document was signed on April 6 in Dushanbe on the margins of the Regional Forum of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for West and Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, Russian authorities continued a large-scale anti-migrant campaign that began after the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, Meduza reports . Raids targeting labor migrants who violate the conditions of their stay in the country are still ongoing in the regions. asiaplustj.info »
The First European Union-Central Asia Summit, which was held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on April 4, resulted in adoption of a Joint Declaration. Reaffirming their commitment to deeper cooperation in an evolving global and regional geopolitical landscape, the parties decided to upgrade relations between the European Union and Central Asia to a strategic partnership. asiaplustj.info »
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed a regional tree-planting campaign called "Green Belt of Central Asia" as part of a large-scale greening program. The Uzbek president’s press service says that according to this initiative, such events could be held annually on the eve of the Navrouz holiday. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union has announced a 12 billion euro investment package as part of the "Global Gateway" program for the countries of Central Asia. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, made the announcement on April 4 during the Central Asia – European Union summit, according to Spot.uz . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has the potential to become a leader in ecotourism in Central Asia by 2030, thanks to its unique natural resources and strategic location. This goal is outlined in the Tourism Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan designed for the period up to 2030. asiaplustj.info »
The U. S. dollar (USD) has lost 0. 8 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), in nine days. The official exchange rate of USD against TJS, set by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) on a daily basis, decreased by 0. asiaplustj.info »
The Director of the Post Office in the city of Hisor, Ms. N.R. Karimova, is accused of embezzling more than 103,400 somonis (US$9,500), says the press center of the of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan. “Ms. asiaplustj.info »
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to introduce so-called “retaliatory” tariffs on imports has sparked global criticism. Both Europe and Asia are speaking out about the negative consequences of Washington’s declared trade war and their readiness to respond, BBC’s Russian Service says , noting that for some U.S. asiaplustj.info »
Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Dushanbe Police Directorate have detained a 57-year-old Dilrabokhon Pirnazarova, a resident of Temourmalik district of Khatlon province, who had been wanted for 11 years, says the Dushanbe Police Directorate press center. "Pirnazarova is suspected of a large-scale fraud. asiaplustj.info »
On April 3, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met with his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on the sidelines of the Central Asia-European Union summit. The Tajik president’s official website says the meeting discussed the state and prospects of further expansion of the bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
Chronic malnutrition, rising obesity among children, and vulnerability to climate change are key challenges facing Tajikistan, according to the Europe and Central Asia: Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2024 report, released by the United Nations on April 2, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Tajikistan’s invites you to participate in an Online Auction from 14th April to 24th April 2025, the auctioned assets are light vehicles such TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADOS and SPARE PARTS. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, Daler Juma, stated that the country's hydropower potential exceeds 500 billion kWh per year, of which only 4% is currently being utilized. He emphasized that Tajikistan is focused on fully harnessing this potential, including the completion of the Roghun hydropower plant with a capacity of 3,780 MW. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved a list and volume of essential goods to be imported for the formation of state reserves in 2025. These goods will be partially or fully exempt from taxes: 50% off VAT and excise tax, and full exemption from customs duties. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty says that according to a draft document for the meeting seen by it, the European Union eyes new trade and infrastructure investments while aiming to significantly elevate Brussels’ ties with the Central Asian region, according to a draft document for the meeting seen by RFE/RL. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon will visit Uzbekistan on April 3–4 to participate in the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit, according to the Tajik president's official website. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Interior Ministry to create a service for citizenship and foreigner registration. The corresponding decree from the head of state was published on the Kremlin's portal. asiaplustj.info »
The appeals court of Tajikistan’s Supreme Court has upheld the latter’s verdict against persons convicted in the “attempted coup” case. The appeals court of Tajikistan’s Supreme Court began reviewing their cassation appeals Tuesday (April 1) morning and the hearing concluded Wednesday (April 2) afternoon. asiaplustj.info »
Caravan.info reports that During a one-day visit to Tajikistan, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, along with the leaders of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, participated in a video conference ceremony marking the launch of the 500 kV Datka–Sugd power transmission line as part of the CASA-1000 project. asiaplustj.info »
This year, the largest technology parks in Central Asia—Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan—will open new international hubs in China and the United Arab Emirates as part of their joint initiative under the Central Asian Innovation Hubs brand, says press release issued by the Astana Hub. asiaplustj.info »
During a trilateral meeting of the Presidents of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, which took place in Tajik northern city of Khujand on March 31, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov proposed considering the possibility of introducing a unified visa for free movement of tourists across the Central Asian region. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon laid the foundation stone for a new iron ore enrichment plant of the Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Tajik Metallurgical Combine in Bobojon-Ghafourov district of Sughd province on April 1. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan ranks 56th among 142 countries in the Hologic Global Women's Health Index’s 2025 edition. The company Hologic has published its Global Women’s Health Index, which surveyed 146,000 women across 142 countries and territories. asiaplustj.info »
The Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) and Khatlon province reportedly fulfilled theirs spring conscription targets on April 1, the same day when the spring conscription campaign was launched in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The appeals court of Tajikistan’s Supreme Court began reviewing the cassation appeal of those convicted in the “attempted coup” case on April 1. The hearing is taking place at the pre-trial detention center in Dushanbe, an official source within the Supreme Court told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
The heads of committees and commissions of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) have been elected. The lower house of Tajikistan’s parliament consists of several committees and commissions. asiaplustj.info »
The Taliban’s Supreme Court has announced the release of over 2,000 prisoners and the reduction of sentences for another 3,000 to mark Eid al-Fitr across Afghanistan, the Khaama Press news agency reported on March 29. asiaplustj.info »
