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13:51, july 23, 2025

Over TJS500 million invested by migrants and Tajiks living abroad in construction projects in Tajikistan

Migrants and Tajiks living abroad have contributed over 500 million somonis (TJS) to the construction of 272 facilities in Tajikistan, including kindergartens, schools, canteens, hotels, and sports

15:42, july 22, 2025

Should Tajikistan ban social media for children under 15?

Following France’s announcement of plans to ban social media for children under 15 after a tragic incident, the question arises whether Tajikistan should adopt similar measures.

14:53, july 22, 2025

Police reform in Tajikistan reportedly strengthened with public councils

Police reform in Tajikistan, which began in 2013, continues to reshape the country’s law enforcement structures, with a key component being the establishment of Public Councils under the

09:14, july 22, 2025

OSCE builds media skills of youth across Tajikistan

From July 1 to July 18, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized the first-ever Summer School of Journalism (School) for 20 aspiring journalism students and young media professionals from

17:19, july 21, 2025

Culture ministry on bloggers, national dress, and concert access: key takeaways from press briefing

Officials within the Ministry of Culture addressed a wide range of issues at a news conference held on July 21, covering the regulation of bloggers, guidelines for national dress, access to

15:45, july 21, 2025

Russia denying entry to Tajik citizens over subscriptions to radical channels

Russian border authorities are increasingly denying entry to citizens of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan if their mobile devices show subscriptions to online channels linked to extremist organizations or

14:18, july 21, 2025

Tajik TV and radio regulator: “No broadcast restrictions for channels or radio stations”

Tajikistan currently operates 104 television and radio companies, Nosir Said, head of the Committee for TV and Radio-broadcasting under the Government of Tajikistan noted.

09:46, july 21, 2025

How families in Tajikistan circumvent the law to marry off underage daughters

Although the legal age for marriage in Tajikistan is 18, courts continue to grant exceptions, allowing girls to marry at 17.

11:17, july 18, 2025

Two minor Tajik citizens returned home from Russia

Two minor Tajik citizens, who had been left without guardianship in Russia, have been safely returned to their homeland.

10:29, july 18, 2025

PDPT Central Executive Committee holds plenary session in Dushanbe

On July 17, President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Chairman of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT), delivered a speech at the plenary session of the party's Central Executive

09:20, july 18, 2025

ADB to support modernization of Tajikistan’s social insurance system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$500,000 technical assistance grant to support the Government of Tajikistan in preparing for the modernization and digitalization of its state social

16:35, july 17, 2025

Extreme heatwaves threaten Central Asia: impact on economy and public health

Cities across Central Asia, including Tajikistan, are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures, according to a new report from the World Bank.

10:57, july 17, 2025

Young pianist Samir Abdurazakov on what it's like to be a star at 16

Samir Abdurazakov, a talented young pianist of international caliber, finalist of the prestigious Unga Solister competition in Sweden, and nominee for the international title of Young Steinway

09:04, july 17, 2025

Asia-Plus and Re-skill launch partnership to train neural network for Tajik speech

Asia-Plus Media Group and the startup Re-skill have announced the beginning of a partnership aimed at training a neural network for Tajik speech recognition and synthesis.

13:31, july 16, 2025

Water, sewage, and trash: how much residents of different regions of Tajikistan pay

In Tajikistan, the list of utility services includes, among other things, water supply, sewage, and solid waste disposal.

10:10, july 16, 2025

Press secretaries of government agencies to strengthen trusting relations with journalists

On July 15, the National Library of Tajikistan hosted the presentation of the second phase of the project, Strengthening the Capacity of Press Services and Their Interaction with the Media.

09:00, july 16, 2025

Tajikistan’s Ombudsman calls for creation of “protective environment for children” after Farkhor tragedy

Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, has called for urgent measures to protect children's rights in the wake of a tragic incident in Farkhor district of Khatlon province,

16:36, july 15, 2025

UN agencies to support Tajikistan in enhancing national nutrition

A new joint initiative between the Government of Tajikistan and several United Nations agencies aims to transform the country's food system to improve public nutrition.

15:06, july 15, 2025

“Fear of war and alienation”: Why Russian citizenship is losing its appeal for Tajik migrants

Once seen as a pathway to better jobs and legal security, Russian citizenship is no longer in high demand among Tajik labor migrants.

14:16, july 15, 2025

Breakthrough in HIV prevention: WHO urges global access to long-acting drug lenacapavir

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to make the groundbreaking HIV prevention drug lenacapavir widely available in pharmacies and clinics.

16:10, july 11, 2025

High birth rates pose economic challenge as Tajikistan's population keeps growing – UN

Despite high levels of labor migration, Tajikistan’s population continues to grow rapidly due to high birth rates and a predominantly young population, according to the United Nations'

14:39, july 11, 2025

Unfortified flour and anemia among women in Tajikistan: what’s the connection?

In October 2024, the Unite for Girls’ Empowerment forum highlighted a pressing health issue facing women in Tajikistan — widespread anemia caused in part by the consumption of

11:47, july 11, 2025

Cuts to international aid threaten HIV prevention and women’s shelters in Tajikistan

As the U.S. slashes global aid, critical health and social programs in Tajikistan face collapse — from HIV prevention to tuberculosis care and shelters for abuse survivors.

10:49, july 11, 2025

Tajikistan sees 21,000 new pensioners in the first half of this year

The number of pensioners in Tajikistan increased by over 21,000 in the first six months of 2025, bringing the total to more than 858,000.

09:17, july 11, 2025

TIKA organizes national robotics training camp for Tajik youth

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), in partnership with “Robot League Tajikistan”, has launched a nationwide educational robotics camp under the slogan “Robotics

09:00, july 11, 2025

By 2030, 72% of Tajikistan’s population may gain access to clean water. can the goal be achieved?

The government of Tajikistan has approved a new State Program for Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation for 2025–2029, aiming to tackle one of the country’s most pressing challenges:

16:59, july 10, 2025

Tajikistan’s AI startup reaches final of Silkway Accelerator

A Tajik startup focused on artificial intelligence for government agencies has made it to the final round of the Silkway Accelerator, an international program backed by Google for Startups and Astana

16:31, july 10, 2025

Crackdown on fortune tellers in Dushanbe: 90 cases uncovered in six months

Authorities in Dushanbe have reported 90 cases of fortune telling and sorcery over the first six months of 2025, according to the Dushanbe Police Directorate.

14:51, july 10, 2025

South Korea opens job opportunities for Tajik citizens: construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and more

The Agency for Overseas Employment under the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of Tajikistan has announced the launch of a new labor migration program offering Tajik citizens job

11:26, july 10, 2025

No forced deportations: Afghan Refugee Committee head denies reports about deportation of Afghan refugees from Tajikistan

The head of the Afghan Refugee Committee in Dushanbe, Musavvir Bahaduri, has denied recent claims about the forced deportation of Afghan nationals from Tajikistan.