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Child marriage remains a serious problem in Central Asia

The preliminary findings of a European Union study on gender equality in Kyrgyzstan show that about one out of every five marriages in Kyrgyzstan involves “bride kidnapping”.

14:36, february 19, 2025

Interior ministry: Failure to fulfill parental duties may lead to child removal from family

Authorities intend to tighten control over parents who fail to fulfill their duties in raising children.

14:21, february 19, 2025

Aviation fuel in Kazakhstan more Expensive than in Russia

Aviation fuel in Astana and Almaty turned out to be more expensive than in Moscow and Singapore, according to KazTAG .

11:02, february 19, 2025

Tajik PM participates in the 3rd Caspian Economic Forum

On Tuesday February 18, the Prime Minister of Tajikistan Qohir Rasoulzoda participated in the 3rd Caspian Economic Forum in Tehran.

10:37, february 19, 2025

Tajikistan and Iran intend to increase their bilateral trade to US$500 Million

A two-way trade between Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran is planned to be increased to US$500 million.

10:11, february 19, 2025

Top Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on Ukraine war

Following years of no communication, Russian and American delegations held a meeting in the Saudi capital Riyadh yesterday.

09:36, february 19, 2025

LAW-ORDER

‘Review their cases and release them’: Lawyers of Shokirjon and Rukhshona Hakimov appeal Supreme Court verdict

The lawyers of renowned legal expert Shokirjon Hakimov and journalist Rukhshona Hakimova, convicted in the “coup d'état case,” have filed a cassation appeal against the

16:59, february 18, 2025

Total earnings of bloggers in Tajikistan estimated at US$2.5 million in 2024

At the beginning of 2024, the total number of bloggers registered with Tajikistan's tax authorities reached 114.

16:31, february 18, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan sign agreement on cooperation in forensic medicine

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

16:12, february 18, 2025

UN experts: More than 20 terrorist groups based in Afghanistan

Experts from the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team have estimated that as of late 2024, over 20 terrorist cells were operating in Afghanistan, posing a security threat not only

15:40, february 18, 2025

The economies of Iran and Tajikistan can complement each other, says Iran’s Vice President

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

15:33, february 18, 2025

Tajik minister of energy held talks with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran to discuss cooperation

The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, Daler Juma, met with the Minister of Energy of Iran, Abbas Aliabadi, in Tehran on February 17 in Tehran.

14:59, february 18, 2025

The Agrarian Party of Tajikistan aims to promote agricultural benefits and regulate migration

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.

11:16, february 18, 2025

SECURITY

1,455 Tajik citizens were killed in wars in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan, says Tajik interior minister

A total of 2,566 Tajik citizens participated in combat operations in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan, of whom 1,455 have been confirmed dead.

10:59, february 18, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan promotes 'traditional names' amid new de-russification drive

Journalist-turned-politician Nurlanbek Turgunbekovich Shakiyev has been a household name in Kyrgyzstan for more than two decades.

10:31, february 18, 2025

Tajik prime minister pays official visit to Iran

Tajik state-run news agency Khovar reports that the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Qohir Rasoulzoda, began an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

09:58, february 18, 2025

Athletes who excelled honored with cash prizes in Tajikistan

On February 17, a ceremony was held in Dushanbe to award successful athletes and their coaches who achieved high results in international competitions in 2024.

17:10, february 17, 2025

Avalanche threat persists on roads in Tajikistan

Warmer temperatures have increased the risk of further avalanches in Tajikistan, where dozens of snow-slides have occurred to date.

16:29, february 17, 2025

Two large limestone processing plants under construction in Sughd

The governor of Sughd province, Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, visited the city of Istiqlol to inspect the progress of two limestone extraction and processing plants, according to the regional press service.

16:03, february 17, 2025

Why is the problem of domestic violence in Tajikistan still unresolved?

Larisa Alexandrova is not only a human rights activist in her professional life but also at home.

15:11, february 17, 2025

U.S. “border czar” calls deportation rate too low

The Voice of America ( VOA ) reports that U.S.

14:52, february 17, 2025

Kazakh experts help implement digital mortgages in Tajikistan

Experts from Kazakhstan’s Freedom Bank and leading specialists in blockchain technologies have shared their unique experience in launching digital mortgage lending with representatives of

14:26, february 17, 2025

11 Tajikistan’s dried fruits processors participate in Gulfood exhibition in Dubai

11 dried fruits processors from Tajikistan, leading players in the Central Asian dried fruits industry, are participating in the prestigious Gulfood exhibition, which is being held in Dubai from

11:19, february 17, 2025

French owners of Auchan deny rumors of their exit from Tajikistan

The management of the Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Schiever Tajikistan, which operates the Auchan hypermarket and the Bi1 supermarket chain, has denied rumors that French investors are leaving

10:48, february 17, 2025

Tajikistan intends to become leader in microchip production and AI development, says Tajik official

Avesta news agency says that in a report released at a press conference dedicated to the nation’s high-tech development strategy, the Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali

10:13, february 17, 2025

Russian bailiffs expelled a record number of foreigners from the country last year

In the past year, Russian bailiffs forcibly expelled a record number of foreigners—nearly 90,000—by court order.

10:01, february 17, 2025

Tajikistan implements fortified flour production, but the process is delayed

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

09:47, february 17, 2025

Russian-based entrepreneurs of Tajik origin build social facilities in Khatlon province for US$1 million

More than US$1 million has been transferred from Russia by Russian-based entrepreneurs of Tajik origin for the development of Khatlon province in Tajikistan, Khatlon governor, Davlatali Sayyeed, told

09:08, february 17, 2025

Tajikistan has signed agreements worth $812 million for the completion of the Roghun HPP

The Government of Tajikistan is in negotiations to attract funding for the implementation of the Roghun project, the Minister of Finance, Fayziddin Qahhorzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February

16:28, february 14, 2025