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15:23, december 29, 2025

ECONOMY

“Made in Central Asia”: A Regional Brand with Global Potential

Can Central Asia unite under a single brand? That’s the question trade and investment ministers from Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan discussed at their first joint meeting this November.

14:25, december 29, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan discuss expanding capacity at Sarazm–Jartepa BCP

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are exploring ways to improve cross-border trade and transport efficiency, including increasing the throughput capacity of the “Sarazm (Tajikistan) – Jartepa

14:08, december 29, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Woman in southern Tajikistan accused of driving her daughter-in-law to suicide

In Khatlon province, authorities have instituted criminal proceedings against a 48-year-old woman in the Jayhoun district on suspicion of subjecting her daughter-in-law to prolonged abuse that

13:51, december 29, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan needs $6.5 billion over the next five years to develop energy sector

The government of Tajikistan will need 60.4 billion somoni (approximately $6.5 billion) to implement its Electricity Sector Development Program for 2026–2030.

11:10, december 29, 2025

POLITICS

India and Central Asia ready to explore economic and trade opportunities

India–Central Asia bilateral trade has the potential to exceed USD 10 billion, reflecting the region’s strategic significance and untapped economic opportunities.

10:50, december 29, 2025

POLITICS

Tajik and Taliban foreign ministers discuss border clash in rare phone call – Amir Khan Muttaqi

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, stated that he held phone talks with his Tajik counterpart, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, following a recent deadly

10:19, december 29, 2025

WORLD

U.S. promises Ukraine 15-year security guarantees, but uncertainty remains: “Trump is unpredictable”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the United States has offered his country security guarantees for a period of 15 years, with the possibility of an extension.

10:06, december 29, 2025

INCIDENTS

Tragedy on wedding day: four relatives of groom killed in car crash involving wedding convoy

A tragic traffic accident involving a wedding convoy on the Danghara–Sarband highway in Khatlon province has claimed the lives of four people and left four others seriously injured.

09:49, december 29, 2025

SOCIETY

Former Tajik opposition leader Mahmadruzi Iskandarov released from prison

Mahmadruzi Iskandarov, the former leader of the Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT), was released from prison on December 27 after serving more than two decades behind bars.

15:40, december 26, 2025

ECONOMY

6 top innovative startups in Tajikistan in 2025

In 2025, startups from Tajikistan have increasingly expanded beyond the local market.

15:02, december 26, 2025

SECURITY

Tajikistan’s CBRN Safety Agency and Border Troops agree to improve methods for detecting CBRN threats

As part of efforts to strengthen the country’s common border with Afghanistan, a working meeting was held on December 23 between the Director of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and

14:45, december 26, 2025

LAW-ORDER

A 19-yer-old man arrested on suspicion of corrupting a 14-year-old girl

The Dushanbe police on December 26 reported the arrest of 19-year-old Biloliddin Odilzoda on suspicion of corrupting a 14-year-old girl.

14:09, december 26, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s fruit production surpasses expectations

According to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, the country produced over 882,000 tons of fruit over the first eleven months of this year, exceeding the

13:50, december 26, 2025

SOCIETY

The growing threat of teen aggression: how to prevent it?

In Dushanbe, another group brawl involving minors was prevented recently. After an argument on social media, teenagers decided to settle their differences in person – armed with knives.

13:31, december 26, 2025

SECURITY

Terrorists who attacked Tajik border guards were members of Jamaat Ansarullah, reports Afghan media

Three of the attackers killed by Tajik border guards near the Afghan border were members of the extremist group Jamaat Ansarullah, according to Afghan publication Hasht-e Subh , which reported on

10:59, december 26, 2025

ECONOMY

China’s investment expansion in Central Asia: what it means for the region

Chinese Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Central Asia continue to grow, steadily increasing their share in the region’s economies, according to a report by the Eurasian Development Bank

10:37, december 26, 2025

WORLD

Tajik national arrested in Russia after comments on killing of 10-year-old Qobiljon Aliyev

A Tajik national has been arrested in Russia after expressing his views on the killing of the 10-year-old Tajik child Qobiljon Aliyev, who was killed in a school xenophobic attack in Moscow region.

09:57, december 26, 2025

TAJKISTAN

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Middle East, Ukraine in first Christmas message as pontiff

Media reports say Pope Leo XIV has delivered his Urbi et Orbi (to the city and the world) speech on Christmas Day from a balcony of St Peter's Basilica.

09:30, december 26, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan among top three tourist sources for Uzbekistan

Over 2.5 million Tajik citizens visited Uzbekistan in the first 11 months of 2025, making Tajikistan one of the leading sources of international tourism for its neighboring country.

09:00, december 26, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan adopts comprehensive strategy to protect children from all forms of violence

Uzbekistan has introduced a new, extensive strategy to protect children from all forms of violence.

17:35, december 25, 2025

ECONOMY

IMF positively assesses Tajikistan's economic development

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has positively assessed Tajikistan’s economic progress in its third review under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).

16:57, december 25, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Salaries for teachers and doctors in Kyrgyzstan expected to double starting April 2026

Starting April 1, 2026, the salaries of teachers and healthcare workers in Kyrgyzstan will be increased by an average of 100%, as announced by President Sadyr Japarov on December 25.

16:41, december 25, 2025

SOCIETY

Seven homeless Tajik children returned from Russia to Tajikistan

Seven Tajik children, who had been living in Russia without guardians, were returned to Tajikistan on December 23, according to the Tajik Embassy in Moscow .

16:17, december 25, 2025

INCIDENTS

Tajikistan border guards foil armed attack from Afghanistan, two borer guard officers killed

Tajikistan’s Border Guard Forces have responded to an armed attack from Afghanistan that occurred on December 23, 2025, resulting in the deaths of two officers.

15:51, december 25, 2025

SOCIETY

Iran and Tajikistan agree to develop joint roadmap on social welfare and empowerment

Iran and Tajikistan have agreed to draft a joint roadmap aimed at advancing social welfare and empowerment initiatives, marking a significant step in their growing bilateral relations.

15:18, december 25, 2025

SECURITY

Tajikistan and Iran discuss strengthening cooperation in combating crime and terrorism

Iranian media reports say Iran’s Chief of Police Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Radan has traveled to Tajikistan to enhance bilateral cooperation in police and law enforcement.

11:33, december 25, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan adopts plan of actions for revitalizing pastures

Tajikistan has approved a Plan of Actions for 2023-2027 aimed at improving the management and conservation of pastures.

11:15, december 25, 2025

WORLD

Zelensky reveals 20-point peace plan to end war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly unveiled a detailed 20-point peace plan, marking a significant step toward resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia.

10:51, december 25, 2025

POWER

President inaugurates new tank range and frontier posts on Tajik-Afghan border

On December 24, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, along with Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) Rustam Emomali, who is also the Mayor of

10:32, december 25, 2025

ECONOMY

EBRD allocates $6 Million for heating project to benefit over 500,000 residents of Dushanbe

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a $6 million loan and grant for Tajikistan to fund the “District Heating in Dushanbe” project.