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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will continue supporting Tajikistan in the implementation of the Roughen hydropower plant construction project in 2025, the new ADB Country Director for Tajikistan, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
This year, Shuroi Ulamo (Council of Ulema – Tajikistan’s highest Islamic institution) has set the contribution for zakat for Muslims having annual income of no less than 36,000 somonis (TJS) at TJS900. asiaplustj.info »
This year, the holy month of Ramadan will start in Tajikistan on March 1, according to the Committee on Religious Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan (CRA). asiaplustj.info »
Every person dreams of achieving great things, but not everyone dares to take the challenging path filled with trials, disappointments, and victories. This is the story of Shukhrat Safarov, a young man from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, who, despite all the difficulties, managed to reach significant heights in education, business, and innovation. asiaplustj.info »
The first trilateral summit of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan is expected to take place in the Tajik northern city of Khujand on March 31, 2025. Kyrgyz media, citing Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Edil Baysalov, report that the summit will be an important step in strengthening regional cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
An Afghan women’s radio station will resume broadcasts after the Taliban lifted their suspension over alleged cooperation with an overseas TV channel, The Associated Press reported on February 23. asiaplustj.info »
US President Donald Trump has made Washington’s continued aid to Afghanistan conditional on the return of military equipment left behind in the country, TOLONews reported on February 23. Trump reportedly stated that the US provides $2. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union Delegation to Tajikistan and the Embassy of Ukraine in Dushanbe jointly invited Tajik authorities, Tajikistan-based diplomats, the Ukrainian diaspora and international partners on February 24 2025, to honor the resilience of the people of Ukraine and express the solidarity of the international community in their fight against Russia’s war of aggression. asiaplustj.info »
A criminal case was initiated against eight employees of the Regional Customs Directorate in Sughd Province for negligence, abuse of official authority, and complicity in a crime. After the court imposed fines, all of them were completely dismissed from their positions. asiaplustj.info »
Parvina Mirakhmedova, a Tajik ophthalmologist and researcher at Charrokhi Chashm Nigoh LLC , has been named a finalist for the 2025 Women Changing the World Awards . asiaplustj.info »
On February 23, Taliban Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar announced that an agreement had been reached with Uzbekistan on the construction of the Hairatan–Herat railway. The Uzbek side will send a team to prepare a feasibility study (FS) for the project, Azattyk reports. asiaplustj.info »
Masato Kanda officially assumed office as the 11th President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today. “I am deeply honored to take on the role of ADB President at this important moment for our region,” Mr. Kanda said. asiaplustj.info »
On February 21, a joint meeting of government delegations on the delimitation and demarcation of the state border was held in Bishkek under the leadership of the heads of the National Security Committee of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, Saimumin Yatimov and Kamchybek Tashiev. asiaplustj.info »
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Tajikistan's public utilities sector faces serious challenges—from aging infrastructure to a lack of investment. Many water supply, sewage, and heating systems are outdated and urgently need modernization. asiaplustj.info »
A court in the northern city of Isfara has fined the Deputy Mayor of Isfara, Muhammad Muhiddinzoda, 24,000 somonis for illegally selling land, but he continues to hold his position, Olim Mahmoudzoda, an official within the Office of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption for Sughd Province, told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, and the Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) also Mayor of Dushanbe, Rustam Emomali, on February 20 visited the nursery for rare plants, flowers, and shrubs of Kishvari Sabz LLC , where they observed the cultivation of seedlings, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a plan to scale up its operations by 50% over the next decade, leveraging its existing capital base to enhance its development impact across Asia and the Pacific, says press release issued by the ADB on February 18. asiaplustj.info »
All individuals convicted in the high-profile "coup attempt" case, who were sentenced on February 5 to long prison terms, have filed appeals against the verdict of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan in the cassation process. asiaplustj.info »
The Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) is one of the country's first political parties, founded during the Soviet era, and played a significant role in the early years of independence. It had many prominent figures among its members, some of whom participated in peace negotiations as part of the United Tajik Opposition (UTO). asiaplustj.info »
The French company, CARPI Tech, has expressed its willingness to participate in implementing priority projects in Tajikistan's energy sector, the press center of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) of Tajikistan reports . asiaplustj.info »
As part of the "Greening" project, the “Muzaffar” Charitable Foundation, in collaboration with the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan, is successfully conducting greening campaigns across the country, with active participation from local residents, says press release issued by the Foundation. asiaplustj.info »
The Second Western District Military Court in Moscow sentenced a 30-year-old Kyrgyzstani citizen Bekazat Abdinasir Uulu to three years in prison, finding him guilty of justifying terrorism (Article 205. asiaplustj.info »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded on February 19 during a press conference to U. S. President Donald Trump, who called for presidential elections to be held in Ukraine, according to Meduza news agency. asiaplustj.info »
The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) is once again warning citizens about the growing activity of fraudsters using online platforms for deception. Cases of fraud on social networks like Telegram and WhatsApp are particularly widespread, the NBT press center says . asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan continues proving the bulk of Tajikistan’s wheat imports. Kazakhstan demonstrated a significant increase in exports, particularly to Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan. According to the Kazakhstan Grain Union, wheat exports to Tajikistan last year grew by 18% compared to the previous year. asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday February 18, the Prime Minister of Tajikistan Qohir Rasoulzoda participated in the 3rd Caspian Economic Forum in Tehran. asiaplustj.info »
A two-way trade between Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran is planned to be increased to US$500 million. Tajikistan’s state-run news agency Khovar says this issue was discussed at a meeting of the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Qohir Rasoulzoda, with the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, which took place in Iran’s capital, Tehran, on February 18. asiaplustj.info »
Following years of no communication, Russian and American delegations held a meeting in the Saudi capital Riyadh yesterday. The sides reportedly discussed rebuilding relations, preparations for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, as well as prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
At the beginning of 2024, the total number of bloggers registered with Tajikistan's tax authorities reached 114. According to the Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, this marks an increase of 26 registered bloggers compared to the previous year. asiaplustj.info »
The Republican Center for Forensic Medical Examination of Tajikistan and the Republican Scientific Center for Forensic Medical Examination of Uzbekistan have signed a cooperation agreement, according to the press center of the Tajik Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP). asiaplustj.info »
IRNA reports that speaking at a joint press conference with Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda in Tehran on February 17, Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref stressed the importance of strengthening Iran-Tajikistan joint commission for trade and economic cooperation and said that the commission must pursue a strategic plan for the development of Tehran- Dushanbe asiaplustj.info »
Ahead of the 2025 parliamentary elections, Asia-Plus decided to interview the leaders of the country's political parties to understand their goals in this political campaign. We began our interview series with Rustam Latifzoda, the chairman of the Agrarian Party of Tajikistan (APT) — a party that currently holds seven mandates in parliament. asiaplustj.info »
Larisa Alexandrova is not only a human rights activist in her professional life but also at home. She actively advocates for criminal punishment for domestic violence in Tajikistan, where there is still no specific law addressing it. asiaplustj.info »
In the past year, Russian bailiffs forcibly expelled a record number of foreigners—nearly 90,000—by court order. TASS reports that this was announced by the director of the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP) of Russia, Chief Bailiff Dmitry Aristov. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and under support of the World Bank, is engaged in purchasing micronutrients and vitamins, including iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin A. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Uzbekistan said on February 13 that the first EU-Central Asia summit will take place on April 3-4, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
As of January 1, 2025, Tajikistan’s public debt amounted to US$3. 6 billion, the Minister of Finance, Fayziddin Qahhorzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 14. According to him, the ratio of the public debt to GDP stood at 25. asiaplustj.info »
The Supreme Court of Tajikistan has officially commented on certain details of the case involving several well-known political figures, most of whom are accused of "treason" and "violent seizure of power. asiaplustj.info »
The greatest financial damage in the past year was identified within the structures of the country's Ministry of Defense, amounting to 122.7 million somonis, the Director of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan, Sulaimon Sultonzada, announced at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 14. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Ramazon Rahimzoda, confirmed to journalists the arrest and extradition of Ibrohim Safarov, known by the nickname “Boim,” whose name has repeatedly surfaced in connection with drug trafficking and transportation. asiaplustj.info »
As of January 1, 2025, the total domestic tax arrears in Tajikistan amounted to 740. 2 million somonis (around US$68 million), Nusratullo Davlatzoda, the Chairman of the Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 13. asiaplustj.info »
At a news conference held in Dushanbe on February 13, Shavkat Lutfullozoda, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, commented on the case of journalist Rukhshona Hakimova. He stated that, citing the Law on State Secrets , the Supreme Court cannot yet disclose details of the case. "The judicial panel has already made its decision. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Rustam Mirzozoda, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, on February 13 revealed the names of the assailant who attacked the country’s grand mufti, Saidmukarram Abdulqodirzoda, and his two accomplices. asiaplustj.info »
A total of 152 candidates are running for seats in Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament (Majlisi Namoyandagon) through the single-mandate constituencies, with 65 of them registering as self-propelled candidates. asiaplustj.info »
As of January 1, 2025, the total debt for electricity consumption in Tajikistan—accumulated by households, industrial enterprises, and government institutions—owed to OJSC Distribution Electric Networks has reached 4. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, 1. 7 million Tajik citizens visited Russia. This represents a 21% decline compared to 2023, when 2. 12 million Tajik nationals traveled to the country. These statistics come from the Border Service of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, as analyzed by RBC . asiaplustj.info »
U. S. President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the Ukraine war will start “immediately” after holding a “lengthy and highly productive” telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday morning. asiaplustj.info »
Filmmakers in Tajikistan have produced a documentary titled "The Birth of Innovation" , which explores the startup ecosystem of the country. The film provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of the startup industry, its key players, and its development prospects. asiaplustj.info »
In the past year, the debt of the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) for electricity increased by nearly 220 million somonis (US$20. 2 million), or 62%, reaching 571. 5 million somonis (US$52. 6 million) by January 1, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
