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The markets for the import and sale of petroleum products and liquefied gas in Tajikistan operated under competitive conditions in 2025 and showed no signs of monopolization, according to the Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Approximately 250–300 citizens of Tajikistan, mostly women and children, remain in Syria and Iraq, while their fate remains uncertain. Following the change of government in Syria, the repatriation process was suspended, the Office of the Human Rights Ombudsman of Tajikistan reported. asiaplustj.info »
A new passenger terminal will be constructed at Dushanbe International Airport (DIA) on the site of the old terminal, with a planned capacity of approximately three million passengers per year. The announcement was made by Zainullo Sharifzoda, Chairman of Dushanbe International Airport, at a news conference in Dushanbe press conference on January 28. asiaplustj.info »
The use and mining of cryptocurrencies are not officially prohibited in Tajikistan, and a registered cryptocurrency exchange is operating in the country, Director of the Agency for Innovations and Digital Technologies Khurshed Fayzullozoda said at a news conference on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan ranks below Afghanistan in the global SCImago scientific research index, Chairman of the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) Saifiddin Davlatzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on January 28. According to him, Tajikistan also trails Afghanistan in the Asian regional ranking. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik national clothing fully complies with Islamic requirements and reflects the rich cultural traditions of the people. This was stated by Ms. Bunafsha Faiziddinzoda, Chair of the Committee for Women and Family Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan, during a news conference on February 5. asiaplustj.info »
Bakhtiyor Sharifi, the Deputy Mayor of Dushanbe, condemned the practice of selling the same apartment to multiple people by certain construction companies, calling it a "shameful act." He also assured that this issue is under the direct control of the Mayor of Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, the Antimonopoly Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan developed and approved the Register of Economic Entities Holding Dominant Positions in Specific Markets. Haydarali Rajabzoda, Head of the Antimonopoly Service, announced that the updated version of the Register was approved by Order No. 24 of the Antimonopoly Service on April 7, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
The final list of candidates to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup has been revealed, with Tajikistan, alongside Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, included in the bid. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially concluded the submission period for associations expressing interest in hosting the 2031 and 2035 AFC Asian Cups. asiaplustj.info »
India is gearing up to host a major global event on artificial intelligence (AI) — the India AI Impact Summit 2026. This historic gathering will take place from February 16 to 20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, the State Energy Oversight Agency under the President of Tajikistan conducted 2,230 technical inspections of electrical installations in government bodies and institutions, the agency reported. asiaplustj.info »
Photos of historical sites, national dishes, and promotional videos—some created with artificial intelligence—are the core content of the TajikBorn project. Launched by two Tajik women living abroad, the initiative aims to introduce Tajik culture to a global audience. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is placed 81st in the global ranking of import dependence. According to the World Bank, imports of goods and services accounted for 48.4% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, well above the global average and indicating a high reliance on external supplies. asiaplustj.info »
Wander through the atmosphere of an eastern bazaar in Khujand, breathe in the dust of millennia-old history in Panjakent, follow the footsteps of Alexander the Great, and watch the sunset over a turquoise lake — in Tajikistan’s Sughd Region, all of this can fit into either a week-long journey or a short weekend escape. asiaplustj.info »
Starlink has announced the start of its services in Tajikistan. “High-speed Starlink internet is now available in Tajikistan,” the company said in a post on the social media platform X . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has recorded an increase in the number of complaints and registered crimes related to domestic violence, affecting both women and men, according to the Committee on Women and Family Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
On February 3, a high-level international conference was held in Dushanbe, dedicated to the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture (OPCAT), the exploration of pathways to its ratification, and the establishment of a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan will not be represented at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, which will be held in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The country will miss the Winter Olympics for the third consecutive Olympic cycle, while its Central Asian neighbors have successfully qualified and formed their national delegations. According to Olympics. asiaplustj.info »
Passengers in the Moscow Metro may now be subject to selective inspections of their mobile phones as part of additional security measures, according to the Moscow Metro, cited by the Moscow news agency. asiaplustj.info »
Tcell has been awarded a Certificate of Honor by the Tax Committee of Tajikistan in recognition of its exemplary compliance with tax legislation, financial transparency, and significant contribution to the formation of the state budget, says press release issued by Tcell. The award ceremony was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. asiaplustj.info »
With the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Tajikistan has begun implementing measures to ensure the sustainable development of its apricot production sector. asiaplustj.info »
The Dushanbe–Chanak highway, connecting Dushanbe to Uzbekistan, has been temporarily closed following a series of snow avalanches in Varzob district, the local branch of Innovative Road Solutions (IRS) LTD, a British Virgin Islands-registered company, which has operated the toll on this 354-kilometer highway since April1, 2010, reported . asiaplustj.info »
A 30-year-old resident of Dushanbe has been detained on suspicion of organizing illegal labor migration to the United Kingdom, Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs reported . asiaplustj.info »
An international seminar on Islamic finance and capital markets featuring experts from Turkey opened in Dushanbe on February 2 . The event, titled “Tajikistan–Turkiye Cooperation: Islamic Finance and Capital Markets of the Future,” is being held in the format of a five-day training seminar. asiaplustj.info »
Nearly 316 kilograms of narcotic substances were destroyed today, February 2, in a special furnace at the Drug Control Agency under the President of Tajikistan (DCA). According to the agency, all destroyed drugs were physical evidence from criminal cases that have already been concluded. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan imported approximately 1. 7 million tons of fuel and lubricants in 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR). The ministry reported that under the indicative balance framework, more than 1. asiaplustj.info »
The likelihood of a U.S. military strike on Iran remains high, according to Tajik political scientist Parviz Mullojanov, who has assessed the current escalation in U.S.–Iran relations. “Everything suggests that the decision to carry out a strike has largely already been made. asiaplustj.info »
A total of 76 Tajik companies have so far been registered in the European Union’s Registered Exporter System (REX), according to the Export Agency under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Amir Kholmatov doesn’t paint in a studio or exhibition hall. His canvases are stones, his audience is made up of random passersby, and the themes for his artwork stem from fairytales, memories, and conversations with local residents. asiaplustj.info »
On the evening of January 21, a chartered flight carrying Uzbek citizens deported from the United States arrived in Tashkent. Gazeta.uz reports that according to a statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Ahror Burhonov, 44 individuals who had been staying illegally in the United States were returned to their homeland. asiaplustj.info »
According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Tajikistan , the total volume of agricultural production in the country reached 84. 7 billion somoni in 2025, marking a 9. 5% increase compared to the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
This autumn, an international scientific expedition in Tajikistan concluded its work in the Murgab district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), a study that has already been hailed as one of the most significant for understanding the glaciers of the region. asiaplustj.info »
A cooperation agreement was signed between the Confucius Institute at Tajik National University (TNU) and the Dushanbe Branch of the National University of Science and Technology MISiS (Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys) in Dushanbe on January 20. The agreement focuses on the study of the Chinese language. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s economy expanded by 8. 4% in 2025, reaching nearly 177 billion somoni (over $19 billion), according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. This marks the continuation of strong economic growth, consistent with the previous year’s growth rate. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $1 million technical assistance grant to support the Government of Tajikistan in developing floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems. “This innovative initiative is about making the most of what Tajikistan has—sun and water,” said ADB Country Director for Tajikistan Ko Sakamoto. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) has announced that the implementation of a mandatory health insurance (MHI) system will be postponed until after 2030. asiaplustj.info »
A 18-year-old man was killed during a fight in the town of Elektrostal, in the Moscow region. A 19-year-old native of Tajikistan has been arrested on suspicion of committing the crime, MSK1 reports , citing the Investigative Committee of the Moscow Region. asiaplustj.info »
Abduqahhor Azizov, the prosecutor of the city of Buston (formerly Chkalovsk) in Sughd province, has been dismissed following a conflict with the owner of the “Parliament” restaurant, Parviz Ashourov. asiaplustj.info »
Ms. Zamira Ghaffori, a professor at Khujand State University (KhSU), has been awarded the prestigious Award for Women Scientists. The university’s official Facebook page says the award was presented to her in Tehran, as reported. asiaplustj.info »
In 2026, experts and international organizations are highlighting a range of infectious and non-infectious threats that could seriously affect global health security. These include zoonotic viruses, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and the rising burden of cancer. asiaplustj.info »
A new bridge is set to be built across the Syr Darya River in the city of Khujand, the capital of Sughd province. The bridge will connect Neighborhood unit No. 12 and the Razzoq neighborhood, according to the Sughd governor’s office. asiaplustj.info »
China’s population declined by 3. 39 million in 2025, falling to 1. 404 billion, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China. The figures cover mainland China only, excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, Meduza reports . asiaplustj.info »
The city of Panjakent, long known as a center of traditional crafts, is witnessing a revival of one of its most iconic art forms — suzani embroidery. Increasingly, local brides are choosing richly embroidered traditional dresses for their weddings instead of European-style white gowns. asiaplustj.info »
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, Tengrinews reported , citing presidential spokesman Ruslan Zheldibay. According to him, Tokayev was among the first leaders to receive the invitation, with Kazakhstan offered the status of a founding member of the new body. asiaplustj.info »
Afghanistan’s brief nationwide internet blackout in September 2025, officially blamed on “technical problems,” was in fact the result of an internal power struggle within the Taliban leadership, according to an investigation by BBC Afghan Service . asiaplustj.info »
Heads of ministries and agencies of Tajikistan as well as heads of provinces and cities are expected to begin to give news conferences on the results of the past half-year’s work on January 26, 2026, according to the stte-run news agency Khovar. asiaplustj.info »
Russia is set to introduce criminal liability for migrants who use forged medical certificates. Three related bills addressing the monitoring of migrants’ health and the authenticity of medical documents have been submitted to the State Duma, TASS reports , citing Deputy Speaker Irina Yarovaya of the ruling United Russia party. asiaplustj.info »
Border troops of Tajikistan’s State Committee for National Security (SCNS) have reported the elimination of four members of a terrorist organization who illegally crossed the state border from Afghanistan. The incident occurred at around 12:30 a.m. asiaplustj.info »
According to the draft state budget of Tajikistan for 2026, government revenues are projected at 65 billion somoni, while expenditures are expected to reach 67 billion somoni. The budget deficit is estimated at around 1% of GDP. asiaplustj.info »
On January 16, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon made a series of personnel changes within the Ministry of Defense, the National Guard, Border Troops, the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption, and the Main Department for the Execution of Criminal Punishments of the Ministry of Justice. asiaplustj.info »
