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Russia’s interior ministry proposes to use information systems to search for illegal migrants

The Interior Ministry of the Russian federation has developed a draft law on reforming migration policy, which, in particular, provides for the use of information systems to search for illegal

10:04, november 16, 2022

TJS480 million worth of wedding and mourning events held in Dushanbe over the past 15 years

Over the past fifteen years, residents of Dushanbe have held 144,390 wedding and mourning events totaling worth 481,390,245 somonis (TJS).

16:57, november 15, 2022

Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments

The BBC reported on November 14 that Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has ordered Afghan judges to impose punishments for certain crimes that may include public amputations and stoning.

16:25, november 15, 2022

SECURITY

Tajikistan reaches 84 percent of its autumn conscription target by November 1

Tajikistan has reached 84 percent of its autumn conscription target by November 15, according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD) press center.

16:12, november 15, 2022

Tajik diplomat, Syrian minister discuss the issue of repatriation of Tajik nationals from Syria

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan to Kuwait Zubaydullo Zubaydullozoda today met in Damascus with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab

15:27, november 15, 2022

SECURITY

Who was Komron Subhon, who is accused of attacking the Shah-e Cheragh holy shrine in Shiraz?

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , says a 23-year-old Komron Subhon, who is accused of being involved in in the fatal shooting attack on religious site in the

14:45, november 15, 2022

Request for Bids

Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Country: Republic of Tajikistan Name of Project: Tajikistan Rural Electrification Project

14:11, november 15, 2022

POLITICS

Connectivity between the European Union and Central Asia

In statement made on the occasion of the “EU-Central Asia Connectivity Conference: Global Gateway For centuries” that will take place in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on November 18,

11:39, november 15, 2022

UN General Assembly adopts resolution on Russian reparations for Ukraine

On Monday, November 14, the UN General Assembly gathered for a special session, where they considered a draft resolution on creating a mechanism to compensate Ukraine for damages caused by a

11:04, november 15, 2022

SECURITY

Tajik, Kyrgyz security service chiefs meet in Dushanbe to discuss border delineation issues

Co-chaired by Head of the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan (SCNS) Saimumin Yatimov and his Kyrgyz counterpart Kamchybek Tashiyev, a regular meeting of the Tajik-Kyrgyz

11:01, november 15, 2022

Invitation for Bids

Invitation for Bids Republic of Tajikistan Tajikistan Rural Electrification Project Grant No.

10:30, november 15, 2022

Kazakhstan complicates shipment of Russia’s grains to Central Asia’s nations and China

Russian Railways has asked Kazakhstan to reduce the transit tariff for shipment of agricultural goods, including grains, through its territory.

09:23, november 15, 2022

Putin signs decree allowing foreigners to serve in Russian army

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree in a move that could help bolster the ranks of the military as Moscow continues to pursue its military campaign in Ukraine.

17:46, november 14, 2022

POLITICS

Tajikistan intends to expand cultural ties with Iran, says Tajik minister of culture

Tajikistan’s culture minister says the Central Asian country is intent on expanding cultural ties with Iran as she reiterates the need for holding increased number of cultural events between

17:40, november 14, 2022

Tajik capital hosts regional tourism development forum

The Tourism Development Committee under the Government of Tajikistan says the regional tourism development forum took place in Dushanbe on November 12.

17:15, november 14, 2022

Tajikistan expected to introduce 870 new industrial enterprises in 2022-2026

Tajikistan’s industrialists have committed to increase industrial production 2.5 times during five years – from 38.

16:39, november 14, 2022

Information environment in Central Asia remains unfree

During a deadly crisis in Uzbekistan's autonomous region of Karakalpakstan this summer, a glance at the private website Gazeta.

16:00, november 14, 2022

POLITICS

Kyrgyz president raises the issue of Kyrgyz-Tajik border disputes at OTS summit in Samarkand

Kyrgyz President Sadyr raised the issue of border disputes of Kyrgyzstan with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan at a summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) that took place in the Uzbek city of

15:09, november 14, 2022

Korea Eximbank expected to finance construction of railway in the southern part of Tajikistan

The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) is expected to finance the construction of a new railway in Tajikistan’s southern province of Khatlon.

14:15, november 14, 2022

POWER

Rahmon extends condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over Istanbul blast

In the wake of the terrorist attack in Istanbul, condolences to Turkiye have poured in from around the world, including Tajikistan.

11:53, november 14, 2022

POWER

President pays working visit to northern Tajikistan

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday began a working visit to the northern province of Sughd.

11:08, november 14, 2022

At least six dead, dozens wounded in Istanbul blast

Citing Turkish authorities, media reports say at least six people have been killed and 81 wounded in an explosion in a busy area of central Istanbul.

10:46, november 14, 2022

Tajikistan skips Sambo World Championships in Kyrgyzstan, citing safety concerns

Tajikistan has decided to skip the World Sambo Championships in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, following violent clashes along a disputed segment of the Tajik-Kyrgyz border in September that left

10:09, november 14, 2022

The 9th summit of OTS summit in Samarkand ends with adoption of joint declaration

The Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States that met on the Uzbek city of Samarkand on November 11 on the theme of “New Era for Turkic Civilization: Towards Common

09:23, november 14, 2022

The Organization of Turkic States establishes Turkic Investment Fund

The Uzbek city of Samarkand hosted the ninth summit of the heads of state of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) on November 11.

09:01, november 14, 2022

Tajikistan assumes CAREC rotating leadership

The Governing Council of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute has appointed Mr. Kabir Jurazoda as its new Director, effective on November 11.

17:16, november 11, 2022

AKAH organizes discussion on approaches to environmental resilience from climate change in the mountainous regions of Tajikistan

The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) jointly with the State Agency for Hydrometeorology, Committee for Environmental Protection (CoEP) under the Government of Tajikistan held a panel discussion

16:50, november 11, 2022