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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

10:09, december 25, 2025

INCIDENTS

Russia’s Children’s Ombudsman responds to Tajik Ombudsman regarding murder of Qobiljon Aliyev

Maria Lvova-Belova, the Children’s Ombudsman of Russia, has responded to a letter from Tajikistan’s Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, concerning the tragic murder of the 10-year-old Tajik boy

09:46, december 25, 2025

Tajikistan tightens punishments for snow leopard hunting and capture

The Parliament of Tajikistan has introduced amendments to the country’s Criminal Code, increasing penalties for hunting and capturing snow leopards.

16:36, december 24, 2025

Tajikistan expected to set another record for low inflation

Inflation in Tajikistan for the first 11 months of 2025 stood at 2.9%, according to the country’s Agency for Statistics.

15:37, december 24, 2025

POLITICS

Taliban government closes Afghanistan's Consulate General in Khorog

The Taliban government has dismissed Naqibullah Dehqanzada, the Afghan Consul in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), and shut down the Afghan Consulate in the city.

15:17, december 24, 2025

Tax reform project achievements discussed in Dushanbe

On December 22, a joint meeting of the Coordination Committee on Tax Reform and the Taxpayer Advisory Council took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dushanbe, initiated by the Tax Committee of

14:57, december 24, 2025

IT parks of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan sign cooperation agreement

On the sidelines of the Central Asia + Japan Business Forum in Tokyo, the IT Park Dushanbe of Tajikistan, IT Park Uzbekistan, and Astana Hub of Kazakhstan signed a trilateral cooperation agreement.

14:42, december 24, 2025

How the VAT increase in Russia will affect prices in Tajikistan

Starting from January 1, 2026, the value added tax (VAT) rate in Russia will increase from the current 20% to 22%. The corresponding amendments were made to the Russian Tax Code.

14:16, december 24, 2025

INCIDENTS

Rescuers recover three bodies from Nurek River

The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan says a tragic incident occurred in the Nurek River on the night of December 21, 2025, when a group of six people, including residents of

13:49, december 24, 2025

Tajikistan to establish a system operator for the electric power market

Tajikistan is set to establish a System Operator for its electric power market by 2027, aimed at ensuring transparency and improving the relationship between market participants.

13:13, december 24, 2025

WORLD

Russians file lawsuit against Roskomnadzor over blocking calls in WhatsApp and Telegram

A group of 42 Russian citizens filed an administrative lawsuit against Roskomnadzor and the Ministry of Digital Development on December 23, 2025, demanding the lifting of restrictions on voice calls

11:12, december 24, 2025

New Year’s fairs open in Dushanbe: a price comparison with the bazaars

New Year’s food fairs have opened in several districts of Dushanbe, offering residents a variety of agricultural products at lower prices.

10:33, december 24, 2025

Uzbek national gets a jail term of three years for participating in war in Ukraine

A 38-year-old man from Uzbekistan has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in the military service of a foreign state, specifically for his involvement in the Russian military

10:18, december 24, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Youth clash prevented in Dushanbe, cold weapons seized

A potential violent group altercation involving minors was prevented in Dushanbe thanks to the prompt actions of law enforcement.

10:01, december 24, 2025

Trump invites Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leaders to G20 summit in Miami

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had invited the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the G20 summit, set to take place next year in Miami, Florida.

17:09, december 23, 2025

Tajik sambo masters win 30 medals at the Asian Cup

The Tajikistan sambo masters’ (veterans) team has returned from Karaganda, Kazakhstan, where they delivered a triumphant performance at the Asian Cup in sambo, judo, and Kazakh national

16:48, december 23, 2025

Uzbekistan’s security service reports two large drug hauls

Uzbekistan’s State Security Service (SSS) has reported the seizure of large quantities of narcotics smuggled into the country from Tajikistan, totaling nearly 110 kilograms.

15:59, december 23, 2025