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World Bank urges Tajikistan to shift focus from migration to domestic growth

While Tajikistan has made notable progress in reducing poverty, the World Bank warns that the country’s economy remains vulnerable due to its heavy reliance on migration and remittances.

15:16, september 25, 2025

Tajikistan rules out joining Eurasian Economic Union at CIS summit in Dushanbe

Tajikistan’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed speculation that the country is preparing to apply for membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), despite rumors circulating in Russian media

14:51, september 25, 2025

EU migration policies tighten: what it means for anti-war Russians seeking refuge

In the early months of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the European Union extended unprecedented support to Russians opposing the war.

14:18, september 25, 2025

Russian riot police raid a concert of Uzbek singer near Krasnoyarsk, sparking outcry

Riot police and security forces staged a mass raid on a concert featuring popular Uzbek singer Jaloliddin Ahmadaliyev, interrupting the event and detaining dozens of people.

11:06, september 25, 2025

Typhoon Ragasa claims lives across Asia as China evacuates nearly two million

Typhoon Ragasa has so far claimed the lives of at least 14 people in Taiwan and 7 in the Philippines, while triggering massive evacuations in southern China.

10:40, september 25, 2025

President Rahmon meets with French President Macron in New York

At the conclusion of his visit to New York, President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, according to the Tajik president’s

10:17, september 25, 2025

Housing rents in Dushanbe surge by 30% – a regional comparison across Central Asia’s capitals

Housing rental prices in Dushanbe have surged by nearly 30% over the past year, marking a significant shift in the Tajik capital’s real estate market.

09:54, september 25, 2025

US$20 million recovered from Gulnara Karimova to fund rural school upgrades in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan will allocate $20 million recovered from assets once belonging to Gulnara Karimova—the daughter of the country’s first president—to modernize rural schools across the

09:35, september 25, 2025

Tajik authorities explain why jailed journalist was denied surgery outside prison

The Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Sentences (GUIN) at the Ministry of Justice of Tajikistan has explained why imprisoned journalist Abdussattor Pirmuhammadzoda was not allowed to

09:17, september 25, 2025

Russian State Duma backs year-round military conscription in first reading

The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) has approved in the first reading a draft law that would allow military conscription activities to take place throughout the entire

16:07, september 24, 2025

Polygamy in Central Asia: law vs. reality

Azattyq Asia , a regional department of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL ) for Central Asia, reports that this summer, Kyrgyzstan was rocked by a heated debate over the potential

15:02, september 24, 2025

Kyrgyz president calls for lifting sanctions on national banks at UN General Assembly

Speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov touched upon issues related to sanctions, international security, humanitarian crises, and

14:39, september 24, 2025

Central Asia has entered a new era of peace and cooperation, says Uzbek president

Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev declared that Central Asia has turned the page on an era of closed borders, disputes,

14:12, september 24, 2025

Tajikistan introduces new export customs duties to boost domestic processing

The government of Tajikistan has adopted a new regulation on export customs duties, set to reshape trade practices for certain raw and semi-processed goods.

13:50, september 24, 2025

Eskhata Bank expands online lending: new clients can now apply without credit history

Eskhata Bank has announced that first-time clients can now access online loans even without an existing credit history, further expanding financial inclusion through its digital channels.

11:03, september 24, 2025

Tajikistan to launch new customs clearance system from October 1

Starting October 1, Tajikistan will introduce a new digital system for customs clearance of imported and exported goods, as well as vehicles, according to the press center of the Customs Service

10:37, september 24, 2025

Tajikistan ranks the sixth most polluted country in 2024, according to IQAir Report

Air pollution remains one of the greatest environmental threats to human health.

09:52, september 24, 2025

Tajikistan wins medal at Central Asian Badminton Championship

The Central Asian Badminton Championship wrapped up in Tashkent, bringing together 97 athletes from seven countries across the region.

09:26, september 24, 2025

Trump: End of Russia-Ukraine war unlikely anytime soon

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09:01, september 24, 2025

Tajik leader addresses 80th UN General Assembly, calls for global cooperation on climate, peace, and development

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon yesterday delivered a wide-ranging speech at the General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting key global challenges

17:39, september 23, 2025

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Woman from Khatlon’s Qubodiyon district sentenced to 28 years in prison for stabbing her three children

A court in Khatlon province has sentenced 24-year-old Yulduz Bozorova, a resident of Khatlon’s Qubodiyon district, to 28 years in prison for stabbing her three children, an official source in

17:20, september 23, 2025

Tajikistan joins global WE Finance Code to support women entrepreneurs

Tajikistan has officially joined the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code), a global initiative launched under the auspices of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

16:55, september 23, 2025

Several school principals fired after surprise inspections by education minister

Several school heads in Tajikistan have been dismissed following unannounced visits by Minister of Education and Science Rahim Saidzoda, who discovered major shortcomings in classrooms and management

16:21, september 23, 2025

Uzbekistan Airways orders 22 Boeing Dreamliners in US$8 billion deal; Trump congratulates Mirziyoyev

Uzbekistan’s national air carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, has signed a major contract with Boeing for the purchase of 22 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, including eight optional units.

15:43, september 23, 2025

IMPACT Forum Unites Business, Media, and Tech in Tajikistan’s First Cross-Sector Summit

Tajikistan welcomed a new era of cross-sector dialogue with the launch of the first-ever IMPACT Forum, organized by Asia-Plus .

15:05, september 23, 2025

Zero-fee transfers from Tajikistan to the U.S. now available via Alif App

Tajikistan-based fintech company Alif, in partnership with Visa, has launched a new service that enables zero-commission money transfers from Tajikistan to the United States.

14:42, september 23, 2025

Tajik leader holds bilateral talks with presidents of Vietnam and Portugal in New York

On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon on September 22 held bilateral meetings with the Presidents of Vietnam and

14:13, september 23, 2025

President Rahmon Meets UN Secretary-General in New York to Discuss Global Cooperation

On the margines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on September 22 held a high-level meeting with UN Secretary-General

11:21, september 23, 2025

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In January-August this year, Russia has detained 400 Tajik nationals wanted by Dushanbe

Over the first eight months of this year, Russian law enforcement authorities have detained 400 Tajik nationals wanted by Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

10:43, september 23, 2025