Tajkistan

New Kyrgyz president is unlikely to achieve anything meaningful on the border issues, says Tajik expert

Tajik experts have somewhat similar opinions about the political future of Kyrgyzstan and its possible impact on Tajikistan.

15:39, january 13, 2021

COVID-19 affects public transport ridership in Dushanbe

Last year, public transport network in the Tajik capital reportedly carried around 245 million passengers, which is 8.3 percent fewer than in 2019.

14:38, january 13, 2021

Current minimum capital requirements for insurers and reinsurers outdated, says Tajik central bank

Tajik insurance and reinsurance companies are obligated to comply with the revised minimum capital requirements until April 1, 2021.

10:27, january 13, 2021

LAW-ORDER

Resident of Tursunzoda jailed for membership in Salafist movement

A resident of the western city of Tursunzoda has been jailed for membership in the Salafist movement.

09:59, january 13, 2021

4th session of political consultations between foreign ministries of Tajikistan and France held yesterday

The fourth session of bilateral politician consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France was held on January 12 via a

09:15, january 13, 2021

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: No new coronavirus-linked deaths and no new cured COVID-19 patients reported

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) says no new officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Tajikistan yesterday and as of the evening of January 12,

17:38, january 12, 2021

Why don’t Facebook and Instagram open in Tajikistan?

Instagram and Facebook appear to have been blocked in Tajikistan. The majority of users in Tajikistan have not been able to open these popular social networking services for already two days.

17:00, january 12, 2021

Tajik leader congratulates Sadyr Japarov on winning Kyrgyzstan’s presidential election

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has congratulated Sadyr Japarov on his election to the post of President of Kyrgyzstan and expressed hope that Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan will continue expanding

15:52, january 12, 2021

LAW-ORDER

The Supreme Court rules to remit the case of the rape of 12-year-old girl for further inquiry

The Supreme Court has overturned Hisor court’s verdict on the case of the rape of a 12-year-old girl and remitted the case for further inquiry.

15:03, january 12, 2021

LAW-ORDER

Woman detained for renting out her apartment to couples for intimacy

A 41-year-old woman from the northern city of Istaravashan has been detained for renting out her apartment to couples for intimacy, the Interior Ministry’s official website says .

11:59, january 12, 2021

Uzbekistan intends to re-launch bus transportation to Kyrgyzstan through Tajik territory

Uzbekistan intends to re-launch bus transportation to Kyrgyzstan through the Tajik northern Sughd province.

10:59, january 12, 2021

Tajik ambassador holds talks with Kuwaiti parliament speaker to discuss cooperation

On Sunday January 10, the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Kuwait Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda met in Kuwait City with Mr. Marzouq Ali Mohammed Al-Ghanim, Speaker of the National Assembly of the State of Kuwait.

10:34, january 12, 2021

Reintroduction of power rationing leads to rise in coal prices in Tajikistan

The demand for coal is growing in Tajikistan, and accordingly, the coal prices are rising.

10:00, january 12, 2021

Tajikistan to deprive pedophiles, brothel keepers of parental rights

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service says Tajik authorities are considering legislation to deprive convicted pedophiles, brothel keepers, and procurers of parental rights.

09:47, january 12, 2021

Known Tajik singer Qurbonali Abdulloyev passes away aged 57

Known Tajik singer Qurbonali Abdulloyev died in Dushanbe infectious diseases hospital yesterday aged 57 after being on a ventilator during the last two weeks.

17:11, january 11, 2021

Dushanbe electricity debts amounts to 136 million somonis

In 2020, Dushanbe electricity debts reportedly amounted to 136 million somonis, with nearly 70 percent (about 95 million somonis) of this amount are electricity debts of residential customers In

16:08, january 11, 2021

SECURITY

More than 2,300 kilograms of narcotic drugs destroyed by Tajik law enforcement authorities last year

Tajik law enforcement authorities destroyed more than 2,300 kilograms of narcotic drugs in 2020, which is 788 kilograms more than in 2019.

15:08, january 11, 2021

Tajik government has to reduce the tax burden on the private business, say experts

CABAR.asia says experts believe that the government has to reduce the tax burden on the private business, which provides up to 80% of tax revenues to the budget in order to ensure tax collections.

14:43, january 11, 2021

Electricity rates rise in Tajikistan 2.5 times in the national currency in decade from 2010 to 2019

In Tajikistan, electricity rate for residential customers has risen 2.

11:03, january 11, 2021

Emomali Rahmon extends condolences to Indonesia President over plane crash

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday extended condolences to Indonesia President Joko Widodo over January 9’s passenger plane crash near the Indonesian capital Jakarta, according to the

10:00, january 11, 2021

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: The number of cured COVID-19 patients almost equals the number of infected

According to the data from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), three new officially confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in

16:30, january 8, 2021

Three Tajiks apply for asylum in Lithuania

The State Border Guard Service of Lithuania, or SBGS, reported on January 5 that three Tajik nationals – a man and his two teenage sons – have applied for asylum in Lithuania.

16:03, january 8, 2021

Barqi Tojik denies reports about unscheduled power outage in the regions as unfounded

Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s state-owned power utility company) has denied reports about unscheduled power outages in the regions as absolutely baseless.

14:57, january 8, 2021

Afghanistan asks Tajikistan to increase the power supply

Afghanistan is conducting negotiations with Tajikistan on increasing the electricity supply, Avesta news agency reported on January 8.

14:55, january 8, 2021

Tajikistan produced 989,000 tons of potatoes last year

Last year, Tajikistan produced 989,000 tons of potatoes, which is 5,000 tons fewer than in 2019, according to the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA).

13:52, january 8, 2021

INCIDENTS

Five killed, one injured in Ayni traffic accident

Five persons were killed and one other injured on January 7 as a car fell off a 400-meter precipice, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

11:19, january 8, 2021

Tajikistan welcomes lifting of sanctions against Qatar

Official Dushanbe on Thursday welcomed the outcome of the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit held in Saudi Arabia, which saw reconciliation between Gulf states.

10:46, january 8, 2021

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: No new cases of COVID-19 reported, 42 COVID-19 patients discharged after recovery yesterday

According to the data from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), no new officially confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan

10:32, january 8, 2021

Deputy governor of Khatlon province visits mardikorbozor in Bokhtar

On Thursday January 7, deputy governor of Khatlon province, Akram Sulaimonzoda, visited the mardikorbozor (mardikorbozor literally translates as “worker market”) in Bokhtar, the capital

10:02, january 8, 2021