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Nepotism, regionalism and corruption flourish in Tajikistan, says expert

Tajik political scientist and lawyer Shokirjon Hakimov considers that no any events of strategic importance that could have positive impact on living conditions of citizens have taken place in

10:40, december 27, 2018

New book by SCO secretary general presented in SCO headquarters

A new book by SC Secretary-General Rashid Alimov, entitled “SCO: Global Profile in International Relations”, has been presented in SCO Headquarters in Beijing.

10:05, december 27, 2018

TAJKISTAN

Bus drivers in Tashkent to be dressed up as Father Frost

Bus drivers in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, will be dressed up as Father Frost for the purpose of putting passengers in a festive mood, upl.uz reports.

10:03, december 27, 2018

TAJKISTAN

Health minister takes the provision of the free first medical aid under his personal control

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has promptly reacted to criticism from the president and the minister of health has taken the provision of the free first medical aid in all medical

16:00, december 26, 2018

Tajikistan earmarks 430 million USD next year for construction of Roghun hydropower plant

In his annual address to a joint session of both houses of parliament, President Emomali Rahmon today noted that 4 billon somoni (equivalent to some 430 million U.S.

15:09, december 26, 2018

President proposes to launch a two-year-moratorium on inspection of industrial production facilities

In his annual address to both chambers of parliament, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today proposed to launch a two-year-moratorium on inspection of industrial production facilities

11:54, december 26, 2018

Rahmon highlights main achievements obtained by Tajikistan in the passing year

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon addressed a joint meeting of both chambers of the parliament today morning.

11:22, december 26, 2018

World Bank provides 600,000 USD to buy twenty ambulances for Tajik remote areas

The World Bank has provided 600,000 U.S. dollars to buy twenty ambulances for Tajik remote areas, according to the press center of the Ministry of health and Social Protection.

11:01, december 26, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan introduces single 12-percent tax

Uzbek media reports say that Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on December 24 signed the law on making changes and addenda to the country’s tax code.

10:11, december 26, 2018

Tajikistan allocates 120,000 USD for training of 15 athletes for 2020 Olympics

Beginning from January 1, 2019, fifteen Tajik athletes will receive monthly grants ranging from 200 U.S. dollars to 950 U.S. dollars.

09:31, december 26, 2018

UN SG congratulates Tajik president on adoption by UN GA of Tajikistan’s ‘water’ initiative

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on adoption by the United Nationals General Assembly of Tajikistan’s ‘water’

09:08, december 26, 2018

Emomali Rahmon addresses a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament today

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is addressing a joint meeting of both chambers of the parliament today morning.

16:53, december 25, 2018

Tajik, Afghan emergency management officials meet in Dushanbe to discuss cross-border cooperation

On Tuesday December 25, UNDP held the second annual technical meeting to bring officials from the Committee on Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of Tajikistan and the

16:35, december 25, 2018

Head of Tajik distressed lender visits Saudi Arabia in search for investments

Head of Tojiksodirotbonk (TSB), Tojiddin Pirzoda, has visited Saudi Arabia, where he met with representatives of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to discuss issues related to anti-crisis

15:50, december 25, 2018

Tajik public associations obligated to post all their financial accounts in Internet

Tajikistan’s public associations are obligated to launch website and post all their financial accounts on them.

15:18, december 25, 2018

Raiffeisenbank expected to help Tajikistan attract investments for construction of Roghun HPP

Raiffeisenbank is reportedly expected to help Tajikistan attract investments for completion of construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

14:38, december 25, 2018

Tajik, Uzbek entrepreneurs intend to arrange production of transformers in northern Tajikistan

Tajik and Uzbek entrepreneurs are reportedly expected to arrange production of transformers in the Tajik northern Sughd province.

11:51, december 25, 2018

WORLD

At least 43 people killed, 10 others wounded in Monday’s terrorist attack in Kabul

Afghan media reports say that at least 43 people were killed, and 10 others were wounded after a group of attackers stormed a government building in Kabul on December 24.

11:34, december 25, 2018

Rahmon extends condolences to Indonesian president over devastating tsunami

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday extended his condolences to Indonesia following the deaths and damage caused by a tsunami disaster, according t the Tajik president’s official website.

10:50, december 25, 2018

Tajik experts outline main challenges facing modern Tajik society

Tajik experts have outlined poverty, high taxes rates, corruption, unemployment, migration and radicalization of youth as main challenges facing modern Tajik society.

09:42, december 25, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Islam Karimov's former security aide Muidjon Tohiriy arrested

Citing Uzbekistan’s Prosecutor-General’s Office, Turon24 news website reports that former State Advisor to the President and chief of the Customs Committee Muidjon Tohiriy has been

09:15, december 25, 2018

WORLD

Japan's Emperor Akihito to abdicate in April next year

International media reports say Japan's ageing Emperor Akihito will step down in April 2019.

15:31, december 24, 2018

SECURITY

First joint meeting of Tajik and Uzbek border services takes place in northern Tajikistan

The first joint meeting of border services of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan has taken place in the Tajik northern Sughd province.

14:56, december 24, 2018

LAW-ORDER

Two residents of Konibodom get lengthy jail terms for 11-year-old murder

On December 21, 2007, two residents of the northern city of Konibodom – Burhon Ishoqov and Naim Kholmatov – killed an underage girl and burned her body.

14:15, december 24, 2018

SECURITY

100 newly-fledged warrant officers join Tajik national army

100 newly-fledged warrant officers have joined the Tajik national army, Orif Nizomiyon, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense (MoD) told Asia-Plus in an interview.

11:24, december 24, 2018

POLITICS

Tajikistan explores the issue of joining Schengen-like Silk Visa

Tajikistan is currently exploring the issue of joining Schengen-like Silk Visa. Most likely, the Tajik government will make the final decision on this issue in the middle of 2019.

10:31, december 24, 2018

Tajik authorities discuss issues related to performance of Hajj 2019

Meeting to discuss issues related to performance of Hajj 2019 took place in Dushanbe at the end of last week, an official source in the Tajik government told Asia-Plus in an interview.

10:00, december 24, 2018

Benefit concert to be given n Dushanbe to support local animal shelter

Hilton Dushanbe Hotel will host a benefit concert dedicated to support local animal shelter.

09:22, december 24, 2018