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Tajikistan marks the 28th anniversary of the adoption of the country’s Constitution this year

Tajikistan marks the 28th anniversary of the adoption of the country’s Constitution. The Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan was adopted on November 6, 1994.

16:43, november 4, 2022

Pre-Cop27 session held to discuss Tajikistan’s position and preparation for the upcoming COP27

The Agency of Hydrometeorology of the Committee of Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan with the financial support of the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) conducted a

16:01, november 4, 2022

Delegation of businesspeople from Russia’s Samara oblast arrives in Dushanbe to discuss cooperation

A delegation of businesspeople from Russia’s Samara oblast, comprising senior representatives of 13 medium-sized and large companies, will arrive in Dushanbe on November 5 to discuss

15:24, november 4, 2022

Mudflows, landslides and rockfalls hit some areas in eastern Tajikistan

Recent torrential rain has caused a series of mudflows, landslides and rockfalls in the eastern Tajikistan (Rasht Valley), according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

14:54, november 4, 2022

Russia is ready to disconnect from Global Internet. Will this affect Tajikistan?

Official Moscow says it is ready to isolate itself from the global internet. But experts say that is not easy.

13:29, november 4, 2022

CIS railway companies adopts tariff policy for rail freight in 2023

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) railway companies have adopted a tariff policy for rail freight in 2023.

11:39, november 4, 2022

LAW-ORDER

Independent journalist charged with extremism sentenced to seven years in prison

Independent journalist Zavqibek Saidamini, who is charged with extremism, has got a lengthy jail term.

11:15, november 4, 2022

Tajikistan toughens punishment for illegal hunting of snow leopard

Tajikistan has toughened penalty for illegal hunting of snow leopard. Illegal hunting or intentional killing of snow leopard is now punishable by a hefty fine or imprisonment.

10:34, november 4, 2022

SECURITY

Russian Security Council secretary says Central Asia is under the threat of terrorists’ invasion

The 10th meeting of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the CIS member nations took place in Moscow on November 3.

09:44, november 4, 2022

11,569.7 tons of humanitarian aid delivered to Tajikistan in January-September this year

Fifty-seven countries of the world have provided about 110.374.7 million US million dollars’ worth of 11,569.

17:03, november 3, 2022

The second season of “Voices from the Roof of the World” documentary series to be launched on Nov 6

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) notes that alarms are ringing throughout the world: the most ruinous floods in Pakistan’s history, the worst drought in a generation in East Africa,

16:27, november 3, 2022

Tajik government plans to increase the revenue part of the budget for 2023 by12.3% compared to 2022

The government session that took place on October 31 endorsed a draft law on the national budget for 2023.

15:35, november 3, 2022

LAW-ORDER

Prosecutor asks for 7½ year sentence for independent journalist

A prosecutor in the trial of independent journalist Zavqibek Saidamini on November 3 asked a court in Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni court to sentence Saidamini to a 7½ year prison term.

15:00, november 3, 2022

Jailed blogger’s wife asks the president to assist in releasing her husband from prison

The wife of Daler Imomali, a noted Tajik blogger who was sentenced to 10 years in prison last month, has wrote a letter to President Emomali Rahmon asking for assistance in the release of her

12:01, november 3, 2022

Liquefied natural gas prices rise in Tajikistan

Over the past two days, the price for one liter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Dushanbe has risen from 6.20 somonis on November 1 to 7.20 somonis on November 3 (16.

11:06, november 3, 2022

Fertilizer plant introduced into operation in Khatlon’s Yovon district

As part of his working visit to the southern Khatlon province, President Emomali Rahmon yesterday visited Yovon district, where he attended an official opening ceremony of the enterprises for the

10:21, november 3, 2022

Jarteppa crossing point on the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border to be temporarily closed

Citing the Customs Department of Samarkand region, Uzbek media reports say a temporary restriction will be imposed on movement and vehicles and citizens via the Jarteppa Border Crossing Point (BCP)

09:54, november 3, 2022

SECURITY

Ukrainian blogger insists that Iranian-designed drones produced in Tajikistan being used in war in Ukraine

Ukrainian blogger Dmitry Gordon keeps claiming that Iran-designed drones produced in Tajikistan are being used by Russia in the war in Ukraine.

16:33, november 2, 2022

POWER

President inaugurates a number of social and economic facilities in Khatlon capital

As part of his working visit to Khatlon province, President Emomali Rahmon today inaugurated a number of social and economic facilities in Bokhtar, the capital of Khatlon province, according to the

16:02, november 2, 2022

Poppy cultivation in Afghanistan up by 32 percent in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, says UN report

Opium cultivation in Afghanistan jumped 32% during 2022 despite the ruling Taliban regime's ban on narcotics, says an annual report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

15:26, november 2, 2022

Oxford Economics names the pros and cons for the CIS nations’ economies from the arrival of Russians

The arrival of Russians in the post-Soviet countries has a positive effect on the economies of the host countries, although it carries some risks.

14:31, november 2, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadiums: the brightest projects of sports giants of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is set to kick off in November. It will be the 22nd edition of the competition, and the first played in the Arab world.

14:27, november 2, 2022

Russia launches new payment system for dollar and ruble transfers

Russian media reports said on October 31 that the Central Bank of Russia has registered the non-bank lending organization Inkakhran, which is a subsidiary of the Credit bank of Moscow (CBoM), as the

12:10, november 2, 2022

Tajikistan's average monthly wage remains the lowest in Central Asia

Tajikistan has the lowest average monthly wage in Central Asia. In August this year, the average monthly wage in Tajikistan amounted to 1,623 somonis (equivalent to 159.00 U.S.

11:09, november 2, 2022

New head of Alif Bank appointed

Ms. Gulanor Atobek, who had previously served as deputy head of Alif Bank, was appointed to head the Bank.

10:33, november 2, 2022

EducationUSA Virtual Fair to be held in Tajikistan this coming Saturday

EducationUSA Dushanbe Center invites high school students to participate in the EducationUSA Virtual Fair that will feature more than 50 US colleges and universities.

10:08, november 2, 2022

POWER

Rahmon visits southern districts of Khatlon province

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday paid a working visit to southern districts of Khatlon province, according to the Tajik president’s official visit.

09:12, november 2, 2022

SECURITY

Tajikistan reaches 70 percent of its autumn conscription target by November 1

Over the past month, Tajikistan reached 70 percent of its autumn conscription target, according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD) press center.

16:58, november 1, 2022

LAW-ORDER

Woman jailed for driving her daughter-in-law to suicide

A woman from Fayzobod district (about 60 kilometers east of Dushanbe), Bibikalon Nazirova, has been jailed for driving her daughter-in-law Manora Abdufattoh to suicide, Manora’s father

16:29, november 1, 2022