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Russian servicemen provide assistance to residents of Esambai village in Roudaki district

Servicemen of the Russian military base deployed in Tajikistan have provided humanitarian aid to residents of the village of Esambai in Roudaki district.

11:33, february 5, 2021

INCIDENTS

Two killed by avalanche in Romit Gorge

Two residents of the village of Guskef were killed by an avalanche on February 3, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

11:11, february 5, 2021

Dushanbe mayor’s office blacklists construction company owned by head of the communications service agency

Dushanbe mayor’s office has blacklisted a construction company owned by head of the communications service agency, Beg Sabour.

10:35, february 5, 2021

Tajikistan sharply increases gasoline and diesel fuel imports

Tajikistan last year imported about 234,000 of gasoline, which was almost 37 percent more than in 2019.

09:58, february 5, 2021

POLITICS

Tajik parliament speaker, Azerbaijani ambassador discuss cooperation issues

Mahmadtoir Zokirzoda, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) yesterday received Azerbaijani Ambassador to Tajikistan Hasan Mamed-zade.

09:36, february 5, 2021

The people trust us, but the government does not, says SDPT leader

The Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT) marks its 22nd anniversary today. SDPT leader Rahmatillo Zoyirov told Asia-Plus about main achievements and problems of the party.

16:18, february 4, 2021

Tajikistan expected to receive 732,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford jab

In accordance with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) chart, Tajikistan is expected to receive 732,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford jab.

15:38, february 4, 2021

Restructuring of Barqi Tojik may lead to appearance of two more monopolists

Currently, there are still two monopolists operating in Tajikistan’s market of production, transmission and distribution of electric power – Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national power

14:24, february 4, 2021

Financial damage revealed in one branches of Amonatbonk exceeds 41 million somonis

Financial damage caused by activities of one of Dushanbe-based branches of Amonatbonk (Tajikistan’s savings bank) has amounted to more than 41 million somonis, Qarakhon Chillazoda, the head of

13:58, february 4, 2021

HIMA Corporation top manager gest a lengthy jail term for embezzlement and misappropriation of funds

Top manager of HIMA Corporation has got a lengthy jail term for embezzlement and misappropriation of funds.

13:27, february 4, 2021

SECURITY

Nearly 2,500 kilos of narcotics drugs seized by Tajik law enforcement authorities last year

Last year, the Drug Control Agency (DCA) seized 183 kilograms of narcotics drugs, which was 108 kilograms fewer than in 209, DCA director Habibullo Vohidzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on February 4.

11:42, february 4, 2021

Damage discovered by Accounts Chamber last year costs Tajikistan at 252.3 million somonis

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Qarakhon Chillazoda, the head of the Accounts Chamber, revealed on February 4 that financial damage discovered by the Accounts Chamber last year

10:47, february 4, 2021

Tajikistan makes preparations for displaying its achievement at a world exhibition in Dubai

Tajikistan is actively making preparations for participation in a world exhibition Expo 2002 in Dubai, Jamshed Jumakhonzoda, the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan (CCI), told

10:23, february 4, 2021

POLITICS

Dushanbe, Washington continue cooperation in combating COVID-19

On Wednesday February 3, Deputy Foreign Minister Muzaffar Huseinzoda received the Ambassador of the United States of America to Tajikistan, Mr. John Mark Pommersheim.

10:02, february 4, 2021

Prices for jet fuel may fall in Tajikistan

The Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan will start checking the jet fuel prices within the next few days.

09:21, february 4, 2021

SECURITY

No military parade in Dushanbe on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of Tajik national army

There will be no military parade this year on the occasion of the anniversary of Tajikistan’s national army.

16:05, february 3, 2021

We do not want to ban shared taxis, we want to legalize them, says transport minister

“We do not want to ban shared (5 somoni/seat) taxis, we are just discussing ways to legalize their activities,” Transport Minister Azim Ibrohim told reporters in Dushanbe on February 3.

15:44, february 3, 2021

Antimonopoly Agency: Rise in electricity rates is not foreseen yet

Antimonopoly Agency top manager says rise in electricity rates is not foreseen yet.

15:00, february 3, 2021

Coronavirus pandemic seriously affects Tajikistan’s transportation sector, says minister

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim revealed on February 3 that the coronavirus pandemic has caused 300 million somonis worth of damage to

14:31, february 3, 2021

Tajikistan increases wheat and flour imports

Tajikistan last year imported about 900,000 tons of wheat at an average rate of US$243.00 per one ton and 90,000 tons of wheat flour at an average rate of US$261.

13:56, february 3, 2021

COVID-19 migration challenges in Central Asia discussed at ministerial conference in Almaty

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) organized a Ministerial Conference of the Almaty Process on January 27 to discuss solutions to regional challenges

11:44, february 3, 2021

Due to weak tax administration, the burden of taxation reportedly rests disproportionately on a small number of formal firms

Tajikistan’s National Development Strategy (NDS) sets a target of increasing domestic incomes by up to 3.5 times and reducing poverty by half by 2030.

11:03, february 3, 2021

POLITICS

Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta presents copies of his credentials to Tajik deputy foreign minister

On Tuesday February 2, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Tajikistan, Mr. Yvan Lalanne, presented copies of his credentials to Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr.

10:35, february 3, 2021

British variant of SARS-CoV-2 has not yet been detected in Tajikistan, says health ministry

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) is taking measures to detect and prevent the spread of a new variant of the novel coronavirus in the country.

10:03, february 3, 2021

Almost 300 officials persecuted in Tajikistan for illegal allotment of lands, says Tajik chief prosecutor

In a report release at a news conference in Dushanbe, Tajik Prosecutor-General Yusuf Rahmon noted on February 2 that 296 officials were persecuted last year for illegal allotment of lands.

15:54, february 2, 2021

Mahmourod Odinayev was not tortured and his guilt is fully proven, says Tajik chief prosecutor

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Tajik Prosecutor-General Yusuf Rahmon said today that reports that torture was allegedly used against deputy leader of the Social

15:31, february 2, 2021

Tajikistan prepares draft new Penal Code

A group specialists led Zarif Alizoda, Adviser to the President for Legal issues, has prepared a draft new Penal Code of Tajikistan and it is currently is under consideration by the government, Tajik

15:09, february 2, 2021

Commander Khouja will stand trial shortly, says Tajik chief prosecutor

Last year, Tajik law enforcement authorities solved murders 10 cases more than in 2019, Tajik chief prosecutor Yusuf Rahmon told reporters in Dushanbe on February 2.

14:35, february 2, 2021

Servicemen of Russian military base arrive in Hisor to congratulate the 109-year-old war veteran

The commander of the Russian military base deployed in Tajikistan, Colonel Sergei Goryachev, heading a delegation of the base arrived in Shohambari village in Hisor district to congratulate the

11:59, february 2, 2021