Tajkistan

Tajikistan toughens punishment for violence against children

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament on November 17 toughened punishment for violence against children, endorsing amendments made to the country’s administrative

13:55, november 22, 2021

POLITICS

HRW urges EU to address Central Asian rights abuses at today's foreign ministers’ meeting

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the European Union to press Central Asian governments to end rights violations and engage in meaningful reform at a time when the crisis in Afghanistan is high

11:40, november 22, 2021

The possibility of resuming the search for oil and gas in Tajikistan discussed in Moscow

Issues related to energy cooperation between Tajikistan and Russia were discussed a meeting of Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma with Russian Minister of Energy Nikolai Shulgin

10:47, november 22, 2021

Central Asian governments cracking down on Internet because it is a powerful way to share information

The authoritarian governments in Central Asia are partly cracking down on the internet because it is such a powerful way of organizing and sharing information, Mr.

10:11, november 22, 2021

One more private high school opens its doors in Dushanbe

On Friday November 19, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali attended an official ceremony of opening of a private high school “Horizon” in Dushanbe’s

09:24, november 22, 2021

UN refugee agency urges Tajik authorities to halt returns of Afghans at risk

The UN refugee agency, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), cy, is alarmed at the deportation of Afghan asylum-seekers by the Tajik authorities.

09:06, november 22, 2021

Moscow mayor says they are working on a program for gradual replacement at key projects

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15:54, november 19, 2021

Japan’s government supports enhancement of Tajikistan’s health sector through improving its hospitals

On Friday November 19t, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita and Dushanbe-based Central Clinic No.

15:26, november 19, 2021

Budget’s revenue part for January-September reportedly overfulfilled by 4.8 percent

The revenue part of the country’s budget for the first nine months of this year has been overfulfilled by 4.8 percent, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

15:19, november 19, 2021

TAJKISTAN

Tender: Aga Khan Agency for Habitat

BACKGROUND The Branch of the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat in the Republic of Tajikistan, works to ensure that people live in physical settings that are as safe as possible from the effects

14:39, november 19, 2021

Tajikistan to host the 8th conference on cooperation between regions of Tajikistan and Russia

Bokhtar, the capital of the Tajik southern province of Khatlon, will host the 8th conference on cooperation between the regions of Tajikistan and Russia that will take place on November 30, according

14:11, november 19, 2021

Dushanbe mayor orders not to demolish the House-Museum of Sadriddin Ayni

Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali has ordered not to demolish the House-Museum of Sadriddin Ayni. He has also instructed to ensure its further safety and maintain the home improvement.

11:54, november 19, 2021

Migrants in Russia can be obliged to present HIV-free and no addiction certificates

Labor migrants and foreign citizens arriving in Russia for more than 90 days can be obliged to present HIV-free and no addiction certificates, reads a draft order prepared by the Interior Ministry of

10:24, november 19, 2021

Alif Bank expands its operations by opening its banking service centers in the regions

Alif Bank is expanding its operations into regions. Yesterday, the bank opens its banking service center in Hisor.

09:51, november 19, 2021

Study in Japan through JICA: Call for application to be started soon

On November 5, 2021, a grant agreement for the “Project for Human Recourses Development Scholarship (JDS)” was signed by Mr.

17:02, november 18, 2021

Japan’s government enhances Tajikistan’s health sector through improving hospital’s medical equipment

On Thursday November 18, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita together with Muzaffar Saidalizoda, Director of Central Clinic No.

16:42, november 18, 2021

Images of demolished historic buildings removed from Tajik banknotes

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has announced the issuance of new banknotes in denomination of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500.

15:28, november 18, 2021

LAW-ORDER

One more Tajik detained in Russia in Russia on request of Kyrgyz authorities released

One more national of Tajikistan, who has been detained in Russia on request of the Kyrgyz authorities this month, has been released.

15:05, november 18, 2021

TAJKISTAN

Fuel-prices begin to decline in Dushanbe for the first time in six months

Fuel prices have begun to decline in the Tajik capital for the first time in six months. Since the beginning of this week begin, prices for gasoline and diesel fuel in Dushanbe have dropped by 2.

14:34, november 18, 2021

The United States designates Tajikistan as a Country of Particular Concern again

A press statement released by the U.S.

11:20, november 18, 2021

Tajikistan and Turkey plan to increase their bilateral trade up to 1 billion U.S. dollars

A working meeting was held in Ankara on November 17 at the initiative of the Embassy of Tajikistan in Ankara to discuss issues related to implementation of agreements reached at the 11th

10:38, november 18, 2021

Tajikistan’s privately owned air carrier to operate flights to Samara

Tajikistan’s privately owned air carrier, Somon Air, will operate flights to the Russian city of Samara. According to samara.

10:17, november 18, 2021

Rahmon shakes up regional administrators

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday introduced a number of staff changes, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

09:33, november 18, 2021

Tajik, Armenian leaders hold phone talks over situation along Armenian-Azerbaijani border

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday had a phone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to the Tajik resident’s official website.

09:02, november 18, 2021

Health cooperation and digitalization crucial in recovery, resilience in CAREC region, says ADB president

A coordinated response to public health challenges and closer regional cooperation enabled by digitalization are crucial to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, participants at the 20th Central

15:31, november 17, 2021

Kulob mayor replaced

By president’s decree Abduqodir Valizoda has been relieved of his post of Mayor of Kulob, a source within the Kulob mayor’s office told Asia-Plus in an in interview.

15:00, november 17, 2021

Dushanbe to host the first silent film festival next week

The Silent Film Festival will take place in Dushanbe from November 24-26.

13:47, november 17, 2021

Desertification is a strong challenge for Tajikistan having a negative impact on the country’s economy

In the Central Asian region, Tajikistan is considered the most vulnerable to desertification.

11:48, november 17, 2021

SECURITY

Tactical exercise for CSTO Special Force units starts in Tajikistan today

A tree-day tactical exercise the special units of the Collective Security Organization (CSTO) Collective Rapid Reaction Forces (CRRF) began in Tajikistan today.

11:04, november 17, 2021