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10:11, october 3, 2019

ECONOMY

Gold, coal and mercury: Who extract mineral resources in Tajikistan?

Asia-Plus has made a map of mineral resources mentioning all deposits and companies developing them.

09:53, october 3, 2019

ECONOMY

Khujand expected to host Tajik-Kyrgyz tourist business forum on the following Saturday

Khujand the capital of the Tajik northern Sughd province, will host a Tajik-Kyrgyz tourist business forum on October 5.

09:26, october 3, 2019

ECONOMY

EBRD to provide $8 million to help development of trolleybus network in Dushanbe

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is arranging a financing package of 8 million U.S. dollars for the rehabilitation of the trolleybus infrastructure in Dushanbe.

09:11, october 3, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Son of owner of Dushanbe’s Sultoni Kabir market sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment

Kabir Kabirov, the son of Sultoni Kabir marker owner Avazkhon Kabirov, who has been convicted of traffic offence causing death of two and more persons, has been sentenced to an extended term of

16:35, october 2, 2019

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan reportedly explores the issue of joining the Eurasian Economic Union

Chairperson of Russia’s upper house (Federation Council) of parliament, Mrs. Valentina Matviyenko has noted during a meeting with Mr.

16:02, october 2, 2019

SOCIETY

Tajik capital listed among the Top 10 CIS cities for tourists to visit in the fall

Dushanbe has been listed among the Top 10 CIS cities for tourists to visit in the fall. Tajik capital is ranked ninth.

15:17, october 2, 2019

SOCIETY

Imam-khatibs in Tajikistan trained in how to resist pseudo mullahs on the internet

Imam-khatibs in Tajikistan have been trained in communicating with people on social networks and recognizing extremists.

14:37, october 2, 2019

WORLD

New York City declares using the term 'illegal alien' can result in a $250,000 fine

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14:10, october 2, 2019

WORLD

Russia blocks access to the website of Ferghana news agency

Russia has reportedly blocked access to the website of Ferghana news agency without explaining the reason.

12:00, october 2, 2019

SOCIETY

Tajik president listed among world's 500 most influential Muslims

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon for the fifth time has been listed among 500 most influential Muslims of the world, according to The Muslim 500-2020, published by the Royal Islamic

10:45, october 2, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajik central bank proposes Big-4 accounting firms to audit its financial reporting

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) announces holding of a tender for selection of an audit company for auditing its financial reporting for 2019.

10:10, october 2, 2019

POWER

Rahmon congratulates Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 70th anniversary of the PRC

Emomali Rahmon yesterday congratulated China’s President Xi Jinping on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, according to the Tajik president’s

09:37, october 2, 2019

ECONOMY

New bank established in Tajikistan through merger of two financial institutions

A new bank has been established in Tajikistan through merger of two financial institutions.

16:08, october 1, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajik MPs endorses agreement on handing China’s company rights to develop silver deposit in GBAO

Tajik parliamentarians have endorsed an investment agreement on handing Chinese company rights to develop a silver deposit in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).

15:27, october 1, 2019

INCIDENTS

Jealous husband inflicts elevens stab wounds on his wife

Jealous husband has inflicted elevens stab wounds on his wife in broad daylight in the park in the city of Kulob.

15:02, october 1, 2019

INCIDENTS

Parents of Osiya, who was purposely set on fire by three teens, demand compensation from their parents

Every week, parents of a 6-year-old Osiya Sherzod, who was purposely set on fire by three teens, spend more than 500 somoni on drugs for her.

13:31, october 1, 2019

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan’s trade with neighbors rises sharply

Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s ascent in 2016 ripped Uzbekistan out of years of economic isolation.

11:51, october 1, 2019

POWER

Tajikistan develops obesity prevention program

On Monday September 30, President Emomali Rahmon held a government session, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

11:22, october 1, 2019

SOCIETY

One of leaders of Tajikistan’s insurance market closes down

Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) LIDER INSURANCE (Leader Insurance), which is one of leaders of Tajikistan’s insurance market, is closing down.

10:13, october 1, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Tajikistan repatriates dozens of convicted Afghan citizens to Kabul

Tajikistan has turned over to Kabul 48 Afghan citizens who were serving prison terms in the country.

10:03, october 1, 2019

SECURITY

Autumn conscription campaign starts in Tajikistan

The autumn conscription campaign began in Tajikistan today.

09:40, october 1, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Employee of the Agency for Social Insurance and Pensions faces of large-scale embezzlement

An employee of the Agency for Social Insurance and Pensions has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling large amount of state funds.

09:21, october 1, 2019

ECONOMY

The Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan: An award-winning green tourist destination

Tajikistan shares borders with Afghanistan to the south, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the west and northwest.

09:14, october 1, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajik authorities intend to increase coal production significantly, ecologists warn

Tajik authorities plan to increase production of coal tenfold and bring annual production to 15 million tons by 2040.

17:05, september 30, 2019

ECONOMY

The number of profitable enterprises decreasing in Tajikistan

A share of profitable enterprises in a total number of industrial enterprises operating in Tajikistan has reportedly decreased by 4.3 percent.

16:27, september 30, 2019

INCIDENTS

Friendship Bridge built on the Tajik-Kyrgyz border

An official ceremony of opening a bridge connecting Tajikistan’s Ovchi-Qalacha jamoat and Kyrgyzstan’s Internatsional jamoat took place today.

15:31, september 30, 2019

ECONOMY

Tajik power utility company’s revenues up nearly a quarter due to electricity exports

Over the first eight months of this year, Tajikistan has earned more than 76.5 million somoni from supplying electricity to neighboring countries, which is 22.

14:59, september 30, 2019

ECONOMY

Somoni shortage felt in Tajikistan: government’s targeted policy?

A shortage of the national currency, the somoni, is being felt in Tajikistan’s banking system for almost a month. Because of this, people cannot receive remittances in time.

12:09, september 30, 2019

POLITICS

Tajik PM meets UN Secretary-General in New York to discuss cooperation

On Thursday September 27, Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda met in New York with Un Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

11:53, september 30, 2019

POWER

Natural disasters cost Tajikistan’s economy at hundreds of millions of dollars annually, says Tajik PM

In a statement delivered at UN General Assembly in New York, Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda touched upon problems of terrorism, climate change and hydropower, according to UN News Center .