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11:37, july 2, 2024

The Panj River threatens tens of thousands of residents in Khatlon province

The weak embankments of the Panj River could impact over 80,000 residents in Khatlon province. The turbulent river poses a particular threat to inhabitants of villages in Farkhor district.

10:07, july 2, 2024

Pakistani Prime Minister arrives in Dushanbe on an official visit

Pakistani media reports say that at the invitation of President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is undertake an official visit to Dushanbe on July 2-3 July, 2024.

09:45, july 2, 2024

Tajik government does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, says U.S. report

The Government of Tajikistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so, says a report by the U.S.

15:48, july 1, 2024

Transport connectivity and access to markets are among the most significant challenges for Eurasia

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) says transport connectivity and access to markets are among the most significant challenges for the EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) + region and Eurasia as a whole.

15:13, july 1, 2024

Large amount of counterfeit 100-dolalr banknotes confiscated in Dushanbe

The Dushanbe Police Directorate says a Dushanbe resident Toirsho Katamardov has been detained on suspicion of introducing counterfeit dollar bills into circulation.

14:47, july 1, 2024

New chief of the Interior Ministry Criminal Investigation Directorate appointed

The 47-year-old Colonel Tohir Barotzoda, who had previously served as the Frist Deputy Head of the Interior Ministry Criminal Investigation, has been appointed to head this Directorate, replacing the

14:22, july 1, 2024

The silent demise of pastures in Tajikistan

Once, Tajikistan's forests covered 25% of its territory, but due to overexploitation and uncontrolled grazing, only 3% remains today.

11:21, july 1, 2024

RFE/RL: First deputy head of the DPT, Ahmadshoh Komilzoda, arrested

Citing a source within Tajikistan’s law enforcement authorities, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on June 27 that a well-known journalist

11:06, july 1, 2024

U.N. chief to deliver peace message during Central Asian tour

This week, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is visiting Central Asia, where he will call for peace at a time of heightened international tension.

10:48, july 1, 2024

Chinese leader to pay state visit to Tajikistan this week

Chinese President Xi Jingping will pay a three-day state visit to Tajikistan from July 4-6.Jikistan will start its three-day state visit to Tajikistan.

10:11, july 1, 2024

Government discusses the National Program for Greening of Tajikistan

President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, held a meeting of the Government on June 28.

09:39, july 1, 2024

Pakistani Prime Minister chooses Tajikistan for his first visit since his reelection

Media reports say Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has chosen Tajikistan for his first foreign visit since his re-election, signaling Islamabad's eagerness to strengthen regional ties.

17:55, june 26, 2024

Tajikistan marks National Unity Day on June 27

Tajikistan marks its Day of National unity on June 27. This day is one of the country’s most important holidays.

17:34, june 26, 2024

Tajikistan updates child rearing law: new norms and penalties

The newly revised parental responsibility law, previously known as the Law "On the Responsibility of Parents for the Education and Upbringing of Children", is now titled the Law "On

16:55, june 26, 2024

Project aimed at expanding cooperation between press centers and media presented in Dushanbe

A presentation of a new project aimed at expanding cooperation between ministerial press centers and media was given in Dushanbe on June 25.

15:43, june 26, 2024

Somon Air resumes flights to Islamabad

Tajikistan first privately owned air company, Somon Air, has resumed flights to Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.

14:56, june 26, 2024

Polygamy in Tajikistan as a way of women's survival

An article posted on DW’s website in late August last year notes that for some years now, polygamous marriages have been on the rise in Tajikistan, likely due to the growing influence of

11:01, june 26, 2024

Tajikistan toughens punishment for soothsaying and performing “healing sessions”

Tajikistan has toughened the punishments for soothsaying and performing "healing sessions" for sick and disabled people as part of an ongoing campaign against those involved in

10:40, june 26, 2024

Tajikistan lags Afghanistan in terms of gross average monthly salary?

According to CEOWORLD magazine’s report, which was released on March 31, 2024, the Gross Average Monthly Wages (USD, at current exchange rates) were compared across various countries to

17:08, june 25, 2024

Businessman, politician, parliamentarian, detainee: who is Usmonzoda and why was he arrested?

Saidjafar Usmonzoda, a member of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) was detained on June 14 for allegedly “plotting to overthrow the government.

15:45, june 25, 2024

Tajik citizen detained for extinguishing candles in a church in Moscow will avoid prison

Russia’s Investigative Committee says a 20-year-old Tajik migrant, who extinguished candles in an Orthodox church in Moscow will not be punished, but he will be sent for compulsory treatment

14:57, june 25, 2024

Russia, China, Kazakhstan create a digital corridor along the route of the Great Silk Road

An official ceremony of the singing of an agreement on development and implementation of the cross-border unified digital platform along the route China (Xi’an) - Kazakhstan (Dostyk,

14:06, june 25, 2024

Whereabouts of five young men from Tajikistan’s GBAO deported from Russia for unspecified reasons unknown

The parents of five young men from the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO, told Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service on June 23 that their sons did not arrive at the airport in the city

11:05, june 25, 2024

Chinese company to build a solar power plant in Tajikistan

On June 21, Chinese investors at a forum in Dushanbe made pledges of over US$500 million, according to the State Committee for Investment and State-owned Property Management of Tajikistan

10:41, june 25, 2024

Tajikistan intends to increase generation of electricity from solar and wind power

Tajikistan is one of the most vulnerable to climate change countries. Rising temperatures led to glacial melting and changes in precipitation patterns.

16:25, june 24, 2024

Three killed by natural disasters in Tajikistan on Sunday

Natural disasters caused by torrential rain and thunderstorms on June 23 killed three people in Tajikistan, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

15:59, june 24, 2024

Dushanbe-based Argus rector: a potential aid in cancer diagnosis

The Argus nuclear reactor could significantly advance cancer diagnosis, Mr. Afzalsho Zarifzoda, Director of the S.U.

14:58, june 24, 2024

Rahmon extends condolences to Russian president over terrorist attacks in Dagestan

On Monday June 24, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon offered condolences to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over terrorist attacks committed in Dagestan’s cities of Derbent and

14:29, june 24, 2024

Tajik athletes participate in first Zurkhaneh Sports World Cup in Iran

Tajik athletes participated in the First Zurkhaneh Sports World Cup, which took place in Iran’s central province of Isfahan on June 20-21.

14:00, june 24, 2024

Tajikistan introduces heavy fines for the law streamlining traditions, celebrations and ceremonies

The full text of the newly revised law "On the Regulation of Traditions, Celebrations, and Ceremonies" was published in Jumhuriyat newspaper, the mouthpiece of the Government of