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Timur Zulfiqorov awarded The Stars of the Commonwealth Award

Famous Tajik / Russian poet and novelist Timur Zulfiqorov has been awarded the Stars of the Commonwealth Award.

10:29, august 26, 2020

AKF announces tender for construction of the cross-border suspension bridge over the Panj River

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Tajikistan has received funding from the European Commission through the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan Regional Integration Program (PATRIP) Foundation for the

10:05, august 26, 2020

ADB plans US$323 million in grants to support Tajikistan during 2021–2023

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to provide US$323 million in grants to Tajikistan from 2021–2023 to help address the country’s development needs, according to the bank’s

09:53, august 26, 2020

Dushanbe expected to host the 9th Conference of Foreign Ministers of Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process this year

At the proposal of the Tajik side, who co-chairs Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process this year, a virtual Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) of this process was held on Tuesday August 25.

09:30, august 26, 2020

Coronavirus: the number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches more than 8,379 in Tajikistan

33 new officially confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan yesterday, bringing a total number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country to 8,379 as

17:01, august 25, 2020

Turkish company wins tender for construction of two soccer pitches in Varzob

Known Turkish company, HATKO Sport, has won a tender for construction of two soccer pitches in at the technical center of the Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF) in the Varzob district.

16:28, august 25, 2020

Economic recession registered in all EDB member nations, except Tajikistan

Member nations of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will probably get out of the current situation unevenly, including due to different opportunities of fiscal stimulation and differences in the

15:04, august 25, 2020

Nepotism is one of serious problems facing Tajikistan’s banking system, says Tajik central bank

In a statement released on August 25, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) says nepotism is one of serious problems facing the country’s banking system.

14:29, august 25, 2020

Khujand center for sanitary and epidemiological supervision warns of second wave of coronavirus

The Khujand Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision warns of the possibility of the second wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Khujand, the capital of the northern Sughd province.

14:07, august 25, 2020

This year, Tajikistan will celebrate Independence Day in a small way amid coronavirus pandemic

This year, Tajikistan will celebrate Independence Day modestly amid coronavirus pandemic. No theatrical shows and no festivals will be held this year on the occasion of Independence Day.

11:51, august 25, 2020

SDPT expected to boycott the upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan

The leader of the Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT), Rahmatillo Zoyirov, says he will not put forward his candidacy for president.

11:19, august 25, 2020

SECURITY

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan intensify border talks

The next meeting of the Tajik-Kyrgyz working group on delineation of the Tajik-Kyrgyz border, co-chaired by Tajik Deputy Prime Minister Azim Ibrohim and Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Akram Madumarov,

10:57, august 25, 2020

JICA Tajikistan Office and AKAH jointly provide emergency assistance to the SUE KMK

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tajikistan Office and Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) jointly assisted the State Unitary Enterprise “Khojagii Manziliu Kommunali” (SUE

10:02, august 25, 2020

INCIDENTS

Two Tajik pilots killed in air crash in South Sudan

Media reports say that at least 17 people have died after an Antonov-26 cargo plane belonging to South West Company crashed Saturday morning in Juba, South Sudan.

09:36, august 25, 2020

POWER

39 polling stations for the upcoming presidential election reportedly set up in 29 countries

39 polling stations for the upcoming presidential election have been set up abroad. They have been set up at Tajikistan’s embassies, consulates and representative offices.

09:06, august 25, 2020

Coronavirus-related death toll rises to 67 in Tajikistan

One more COVID-19 patient died in Tajikistan yesterday, bringing a total number of the novel coronavirus-linked deaths in the country to 67, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection

16:47, august 24, 2020

The Party of Economic Reforms of Tajikistan nominates it leader to run for presidency

The Party of Economic Reforms of Tajikistan (PERT) held its extraordinary congress in Dushanbe on August 24.

16:32, august 24, 2020

Tajikistan to set up public register of subjects of tourism service

The Tourism Development Committee under the Government of Tajikistan is expected to set up the public register of subjects of tourism services.

15:52, august 24, 2020

Tajikistan plans to increase inflow of foreign investment in its economy to US$1 billion in three years

The Government of Tajikistan plans to significantly increase inflow of foreign investment in its economy in the medium term, according to the press center of the State Committee on Investment and

15:02, august 24, 2020

Tajikistan seeks investment from South Korea

The State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) of Tajikistan and the Korea Smart Human Technology Association (KOSHUMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding

14:28, august 24, 2020

Tajikistan and Korea share experiences in sustainable forestry

UNDP Tajikistan in collaboration with UNDP Seoul Policy Center (USPC) and the Government of Tajikistan conducted a one-day web-based workshop on August 14 to share best practices and experiences in

11:32, august 24, 2020

Tajikistan seeks further support from United Nations for its fight against COVID-19

The Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavqqi Zavqizoda has asked Ms.

10:34, august 24, 2020

Tajik, Afghan leaders have telephone conversation to discuss counterterrorism and energy projects

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani have discussed resistance to international terrorism and extremism in a telephone conversation.

10:01, august 24, 2020

Tajik Democrats nominate their leader to run for presidency

The Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) held its pre-election congress on August 23. The congress nominated DPT leader Saidjaffar Usmonzoda as the party candidate for president.

09:36, august 24, 2020

SPT nominates its leader for president

The Socialist Party of Tajikistan (SPT) held its extraordinary congress in Dushanbe on August 22.

09:23, august 24, 2020

Coronavirus: the number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches more than 8,300 in Tajikistan

34 new officially confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan yesterday, bringing a total number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country to 8,311 as

15:55, august 21, 2020

CENTRAL ASIA

MSRI supports the adaptive capacity of Naryn livestock farmers

Kyrgyzstan is the third most vulnerable to climate change impacts in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, primarily due to the sensitivity of its agricultural systems to climatic change.

15:24, august 21, 2020

Small-scale entrepreneurship is a lifeline for Tajik women abandoned by their migrant husbands.

For women in Tajikistan, that turn of events often brings shame and penury. In-laws regularly turf out the wives of their sons from home, leaving them with nothing.

15:03, august 21, 2020