Tajkistan

Tajik authorities continue renaming settlements

The Tajik authorities are continuing to rename settlements. Thus, the government has proposed to rename twenty-six settlements in Khatlon province and districts subordinate to the center.

16:33, march 11, 2021

MPs go to the regions to explain president’s address to their voters

From March 15 through March 25, members of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) will go to the regions to meet with their voters to explain them president’s

15:50, march 11, 2021

LAW-ORDER

Afghan parliament vie-speaker linked to the cash and gold smuggling dismissed

Afghan high-ranking politician Mohammad Mirza Katawazai, who found himself at the center of a scandal in Tajikistan involving US$15 million in cash and some 90 kilograms of gold bars seized from

14:35, march 11, 2021

The World Bank to provide additional US$36.5 million for rehabilitation of the Nurek hydropower plant

Members of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament have unanimously voted for ratification of an agreement between the Government of Tajikistan and the World Bank on

14:15, march 11, 2021

Limited use of Internet hinders economic development

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11:30, march 11, 2021

Dushanbe authorities raise garbage removal rates

New garbage removal rates have been introduced in Dushanbe. Beginning on March 1, the garbage removal rates in the Tajik capital rose on average 20 percent.

11:03, march 11, 2021

Tajikistan marks the Tajik Press Day today

Tajikistan marks the Tajik Press Day today. On this occasion, a ceremonial meeting is currently taking place at the National Library of Tajikistan in Dushanbe.

10:56, march 11, 2021

Perspective young specialists appointed deputy heads of the emergency management agency

By government’s decrees all deputy heads of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan were replaced, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

10:09, march 11, 2021

SECURITY

Tajik president signs decree on spring conscription campaign

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday signed a decree on drafting young Tajiks into the country’s armed forces from April through March 2021, the Tajik president’s official website

10:02, march 11, 2021

Tajikistan and China to take joint measures to reopen Kulma BCP on the Tajik-Chinese border in GBAO

A joint working group of Tajikistan and China on reopening the Kulma border crossing point (BCP) along Tajikistan’s common border with China has held a meeting through video conferencing.

09:32, march 11, 2021

INCIDENTS

Three killed in avalanche in Ayni district

Three men have been killed in an avalanche in the Ayni district, Sughd province. The accident took place in the Kumargi Bolo area.

17:17, march 10, 2021

Transport ministry dissatisfied with the state of regional and rural highways

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) notes that the current state of most of the regional and rural highways in the country, which have low traffic capacity, does not meet the requirements of the norms

16:24, march 10, 2021

Rahmon shakes up power-wielding officials

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is also the Head of the Government, has introduced staff changes to the government’s power-wielding cluster.

15:51, march 10, 2021

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan expected to electrify the Bekobod-Konibodom-Kokand

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are expected to electrify a rail link connecting the Uzbek cities of Bekobod and Kokand though the Tajik city of Konibodom.

14:49, march 10, 2021

Rising fuel prices lead to increase in taxi and marshrutka fares in northern Tajikistan

A spike in fuel prices has led to increase in taxi and marshrutka fares in the northern Sughd province.

14:04, march 10, 2021

INCIDENTS

The woman suspected of killing 7-year-old boy mentally healthy, says the boy’s relatives

Police are looking for a woman, who is suspected of killing a 7-year-old boy. The tragedy took place in Dushanbe on March 5.

11:49, march 10, 2021

POLITICS

Tajik foreign minister invites his Kyrgyz counterpart to participate in HoA-SP conference

On Tuesday March 9, Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin had telephone conversation with his Kyrgyz counterpart Ruslan Kazakbayev, according to the Tajik MFA information department.

11:18, march 10, 2021

Fuel prices rise in Tajikistan

Fuel prices have significantly risen in Tajikistan, and most likely, this trend will continue in the near future as well.

10:46, march 10, 2021

SECURITY

Tajiks living along border with Afghanistan trained to defend against possible militants attacks

Villagers in southern Tajikistan along the border with war-torn Afghanistan have been told they should be prepared "to take up arms" if militants try to enter the region, according to

10:27, march 10, 2021

ADB to continue supporting enhancement of Tajikistan’s energy sector

The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan Daler Juma on March 2 had a virtual meeting with the newly appointed Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Tajikistan, Ms.

09:55, march 10, 2021

Tajik grand mufti expected to participate in international conference on Imam al-Bukhari in Samarkand

Tajik grand mufti Sayeedmukarram Abduqodirzoda will visit the Uzbek city of Samarkand on March 15 at the invitation of the Uzbek Government for participation in an international conference dedicated

17:29, march 9, 2021

This year, the holy month of Ramadan expected to start in Tajikistan on Aril 13 or 14

This year, the holy month of Ramadan will probably start in Tajikistan on April 13, Tajikistan grand mufti Sayeedmukarram Abduqodirzoda told Asia-plus in an interview.

16:42, march 9, 2021

India delivers 192,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Tajikistan

India has delivered to Tajikistan 192,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine, 'Covishield' manufactured by Serum Institute of India (SII), according to the Indian Embassy in Dushanbe.

16:30, march 9, 2021

Tajikistan expected to receive 624000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines by May through COVAX

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Tajikistan and partners welcome the first delivery of COVID-19 vaccines in Dushanbe International Airport, according to the EU delegation to Tajikistan. H.E.

15:42, march 9, 2021

PECTA fosters a modern and competitive tourist industry in Gorno Badakhshan

Since 2008, the Pamir Eco-Cultural Tourism Association (PECTA) has, with the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)’s support, fostered a modern and competitive tourist industry in the high Pamir Mountains,

15:25, march 9, 2021

LAW-ORDER

Resident of Dushanbe detained on suspicion of fraud

A 34-year-old resident of Dushanbe has been detained on suspicion of fraud.

15:05, march 9, 2021

Cryptocurrency could be used to finance construction of the Roghun hydropower plant, says expert

Experts believe that Tajikistan could be leader in mining cryptocurrency. This requires liberal legislation and intellectual resources.

11:43, march 9, 2021