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Uzbekistan has proposed new legislative measures aimed at strengthening the protection of women's and children's rights. The Ministry of Justice has submitted a draft law for public discussion, which would tighten responsibility for engaging in de facto marital relations with minors and prohibit marriages between close relatives up to the fourth degree of kinship. asiaplustj.info »
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov has captured breathtaking images of the Pamir mountain system in Tajikistan from aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The photos were shared on his personal account and the official Roscosmos Telegram channel. “These unique images show the majestic Pamir Mountains. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s energy supply situation has partially improved thanks to electricity imports from neighboring Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) reported. Currently, the country receives up to 2 million kWh of electricity daily from Uzbekistan, with the potential for increased volumes depending on Uzbekistan’s capacity. asiaplustj.info »
Forestry work is a demanding and sometimes dangerous job — even more so for women. Safarbi Davlatova is the only female forester in Tajikistan, and for the past 15 years, she has been protecting the natural reserve of Dashtijum in Khatlon province. asiaplustj.info »
On December 12, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon addressed the International Forum on Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, held as part of the “International Year of Peace and Trust, 2025,” according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Around 80% of the state border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan's Batken region has already been equipped with wire barriers, according to the Border Service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. asiaplustj.info »
On December 12, during its 80th session, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved the resolution titled "International Year of Legal Literacy, 2027," initiated by Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia is increasingly dependent on the glaciers of the Pamir and Tien Shan mountains, which are rapidly melting. As a result, the region is facing rising risks of floods, mudflows, and droughts. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is a land where time seems to stand still, preserved in the towering peaks of the Pamirs, the lively bazaars, and the aroma of fresh bread and honeyed fruits. This region offers not just breathtaking natural landscapes, but also the warmth of its people's hearts. asiaplustj.info »
Climate change poses a significant threat to the ecosystems of Tajikistan, particularly its forests. Forests cover only 3% of the country’s territory, but their role in maintaining ecological balance is crucial. asiaplustj.info »
December 12 is the Commemoration Day of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev in Azerbaijan. Aliyev was the architect and founder of modern independent Azerbaijan, who occupies a unique place in the history of world politics. asiaplustj.info »
A court in Tashkent has sentenced an organized criminal group of 12 individuals involved in the illegal trade of human organs and tissues, Fergana News reports , citing the Millar program . The Yakkasaray District Court found the group’s leader, B. asiaplustj.info »
On December 10, a joint Tajik-Chinese environmental research laboratory was officially opened in Dushanbe. Located within the Institute of Water Problems, Hydropower, and Ecology of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, the laboratory is designed for environmental monitoring, water and air quality analysis, and evaluating the effectiveness of natural resource use. asiaplustj.info »
Bank Eskhata has been awarded a prestigious prize by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) under the Women in Business initiative, which focuses on supporting and developing women entrepreneurs in Central Asia, says press release issued by Bank Eskhata. The award ceremony took place on December 10 in Tashkent. asiaplustj.info »
The digital world, intended as a space for connection and opportunity, has become an increasingly hostile environment for women and girls, with online abuse now manifesting in severe real-world consequences. asiaplustj.info »
International fintech holding OSON, operating in Tajikistan under the EasyPay brand, has announced the launch of its B2B platform, OSON Business, in the country. The new solution allows banks and payment organizations to connect to international financial infrastructure through a single API. asiaplustj.info »
A unique forum titled “Digital Theater” was held in Dushanbe to raise awareness about digital gender-based violence and how young people — particularly girls — can protect themselves online. The event was part of the global campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,” which this year focused on the growing threat of online abuse. asiaplustj.info »
The Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law has announced the winners of its 2025 Human Rights Awards. In the category "For Active Civic Engagement in Journalism," the award went to Mazhab Juma, editor of the Tajik-language Service of Asia-Plus News Agency. asiaplustj.info »
The year 2025 is set to become the second-hottest ever recorded, surpassed only by the unprecedented global heat of 2024, according to data from the UN and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan develops a new long-term Power System Plan (PSP) for the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) for the period up to 2050 in partnership with the Hydropower Sustainability Alliance (HSA) . asiaplustj.info »
A youth legal forum focused on gender equality and rights protection was held at the Serena Dushanbe Hotel as part of the WEMJUST project, “Empowering Women through the Justice System in Tajikistan.” The event was aligned with the international “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power stations generated a record 10 billion kWh of electricity by December 8, 2025, Fergana News reported on December 9, citing the press center of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighian, has stressed developing cooperation between Iranian and Tajik specialized institutions, IRNA reported on December 3. Haghighian reportedly made the remarks during a meeting with Tajikistan's Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir. asiaplustj.info »
Two men in Tajikistan’s capital have been arrested on suspicion of fraud after impersonating traffic police officers and extorting money from drivers, according to the Dushanbe Police Department. The arrests were made by officers of the Sino District Police Department No. 1 as part of an investigative operation. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik racing driver Bezhan Abdulloyev has confidently won the final round of the 2025 CRKC China Racing Championship, finishing the season with record-breaking results. The decisive race in the GP MAX KZ2 class, held on December 7 in Hangzhou, secured Abdulloyev's dominant victory and officially earned him the national title in his category. asiaplustj.info »
Under new legislative amendments, Tajikistan will impose a recycling fee on the import of all types of batteries, except for those weighing up to 0. 5 kg. The changes were approved by the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower house of parliament) on December 3. asiaplustj.info »
A national consultation meeting held in Dushanbe on December 5 in preparation to a new United Nations and Government of Tajikistan Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2027–2030. asiaplustj.info »
More than 60% of Asia and the Pacific’s population—about 2.7 billion people—has been lifted from extreme water insecurity over the past 12 years, but these hard-won gains are threatened by accelerating environmental decline and a major financing gap, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet) has recorded renewed movement of the Dehdal Glacier, located in the Surkhob River basin near the village of Safedob in the Tojikobod district (Rasht Valley). asiaplustj.info »
On December 13, the Akasharif Jourayev State Philharmonic Hall will host the Tarona Music Award – 2025. This annual event, which celebrates the best in Tajikistan’s music industry, promises to be even more spectacular and unforgettable this year. asiaplustj.info »
Meteorologists are forecasting heavy precipitation in Tajikistan at the beginning of this week. After a long, dry autumn, the country is finally set to receive some much-needed rain and snow. asiaplustj.info »
Freedom Bank held a press breakfast in Dushanbe on December 4, where the bank’s representatives shared insights into their new products and digital capabilities aimed at transforming banking services in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of Tajikistan’s electricity distribution network by organizing a financing package of up to ˆ43 million for Shabakahoi Taqsimoti Barq (STB) – the country’s state-owned power utility responsible for electricity distribution. asiaplustj.info »
On December 1, the International Judo Federation (IJF) released its updated world rankings, and Tajikistan's judo athletes continue to hold strong positions. Five Tajik judokas are ranked in the top-10 of their respective weight categories, with an additional nine athletes in the top-25. asiaplustj.info »
The Committee for the State Roudaki Prize has announced the start of accepting submissions for the 2026 awards. This is one of the most prestigious awards in Tajikistan, presented in the fields of literature, art, architecture, and journalism. The submission period will last until December 25, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Famous Tajik actor Asalbek Nazriyev, People's Artist of Tajikistan, recently celebrated his 77th birthday. With over 50 years of experience, he has become an integral part of Tajik theater, particularly associated with the Lohouti Theater, where he has worked since 1973. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved a draft law amending the Air Code and sent it to the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) for review. The relevant decree was published on the Ministry of Justice’s legal information portal. asiaplustj.info »
The member of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) Sergey Mironov, who is also the leader of the party "Fair Russia – For Truth," once again called for tougher measures on migration in Russia. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan hosted Helen Clark, Chair of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), from November 24-25. The purpose of her visit was to discuss an assessment to determine Tajikistan's compliance with the EITI Standard. asiaplustj.info »
A new project called "QR Guide" will be launched in Dushanbe, allowing visitors and locals to access information about the city's cultural, historical, and tourist sites. The initiative, introduced by the Dushanbe city administration, will see QR code signs placed at key sites, providing detailed information in Tajik, Russian, and English. asiaplustj.info »
Residents of the Hayoti Nav settlement in Hisor district of Tajikistan, all of whom are visually impaired, are once again facing the problem of electricity cuts. A group of blind individuals contacted Asia-Plus to report that their homes have been left without power, and there is no heating system. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan, Sherali Kabir, yesterday met with the Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighiyan. This was reported by the Embassy of Iran in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Kazinform reports that the lower house of Kazakhstan's parliament has approved, in the second reading, a bill titled "On Preventing Offenses," which introduces penalties for wearing the niqab in public places. asiaplustj.info »
Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Xing met with Mohammad Naeem Wardak, the Taliban government's Deputy Foreign Minister for Finance and Administration, to discuss recent attacks on Chinese nationals in Tajikistan’s border regions, launched from Afghan territory. asiaplustj.info »
Winter 2025–2026 in Tajikistan is expected to be warmer than usual, according to a seasonal forecast provided to Asia-Plus by the national Hydrometeorology Center (Hydromet). Forecasters report that temperatures in lowland regions — including Khatlon province and districts subordinate to the center — will be 1°C–2°C above the climatic norm . asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has reopened its border crossing with Afghanistan at the Termez–Hairatan Bridge for the first time since August 2021, allowing citizens of both countries to travel directly and safely once again, the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) announced. asiaplustj.info »
Three mid-sized Tajik banks have been placed under European Union sanctions as part of the 19th package of restrictions against Russia. These sanctions, which came into effect on November 12, not only prohibit these banks from engaging in transactions with European partners but also create reputational and financial risks. asiaplustj.info »
Flooding across Southeast Asia has claimed the lives of over 1,000 people, with hundreds still missing as the region continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating storms. As of Monday, media reports indicate that at least 800 people are still unaccounted for, with the floodwaters causing widespread destruction in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Oxford University Press has named "rage bait" as its 2025 Word of the Year, following a three-day public vote that drew participation from more than 30,000 people. According to Oxford’s language data, usage of the term has tripled over the past year, capturing the tone of 2025’s increasingly charged digital landscape. asiaplustj.info »
On December 1, the world observes World AIDS Day — a global event aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrating international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. According to the Republican AIDS Center, as of September 30, 2025, Tajikistan has registered 13,045 people living with HIV. Among them, 993 are minors under the age of 18. asiaplustj.info »
