Tajkistan

16:18, february 8, 2021

ECONOMY

Tajik geologists searching for new gold deposits

The Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan is continuing to search for new gold deposits.

15:48, february 8, 2021

SOCIETY

Nearly 130 countries with 2.5 billion people have not delivered a single dose of vaccine, says WHO head

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on February 5 that 75% of all COVID-19 vaccinations worldwide have been given in just 10 countries, while nearly 130 nations have not given a single

15:26, february 8, 2021

ECONOMY

Tajik central bank raises its refinancing rate to 11 percent

On Friday February 5, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) raised its refinancing rate by 0.25 percent – from 10.75 percent set on July 27, 2020 to 11 percent on February 5, 2021.

14:31, february 8, 2021

ECONOMY

Energy losses can be reduced in Tajikistan, you just need not to steal

Homidjon Arifov, an expert in energy matters, has shared his opinion on where electricity goes in Tajikistan. According to him, electricity losses amount to 25 percent in Tajikistan.

10:48, february 8, 2021

ECONOMY

Tajikistan-Russia intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation meets in Moscow

The 17th session of the Tajikistan-Russia intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation is being launched in Moscow today.

10:29, february 8, 2021

SOCIETY

Russia’s Passport-Visa Service expected to open its representative office in Tajikistan

The Federal State Unitary Enterprise (FSUE) Passport-Visa Service at the Russian Interior Ministry intends to open its representative office in Tajikistan.

09:43, february 8, 2021

LAW-ORDER

13 criminal proceedings instituted against 20 law enforcement officers in Khatlon last year

Thirteen criminal proceedings were instituted against twenty law enforcement officers in Khatlon province last year , according to the Khatlon chief prosecutor’s office.

09:27, february 8, 2021

SOCIETY

The number of cases of juvenile suicide increases in Khatlon

33 cases of juvenile suicide were officially registered in the southern Khatlon province last year, which was nine cases more than in 2019, the deputy chief of the Khatlon Education Directorate, Ms.

16:23, february 5, 2021

SOCIETY

OSCE provides technical assistance to Tajikistan’s emergency management agency

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has donated two vehicles and 50 modern portable radios to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

15:49, february 5, 2021

SOCIETY

OSCE hosts discussion on Tajikistan’s national priorities in criminal justice response to cybercrime

The OSCE Secretariat’s Transnational Threats Department/Strategic Police Matters Unit (TNTD/SPMU) on January 8 hosted a virtual discussion on Tajikistan’s national priorities on

15:07, february 5, 2021

SOCIETY

AKAH tests Better Shelter’s modular, upgradable emergency shelter solution

Better Shelter, a Swedish social enterprise working with the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) on emergency and transitional housing solutions, has launched a low-cost emergency shelter which can be

14:48, february 5, 2021

SOCIETY

Kyrgyz MP threatens country’s PM with scandal if part of canal is ceded to Tajikistan

Kyrgyz parliamentarian is threatening the country’s prime minister with scandal if a part of canal overflowing the Tort-Kul reservoir in Batken region is ceded to Tajikistan.

14:14, february 5, 2021

SOCIETY

Russian servicemen provide assistance to residents of Esambai village in Roudaki district

Servicemen of the Russian military base deployed in Tajikistan have provided humanitarian aid to residents of the village of Esambai in Roudaki district.

11:33, february 5, 2021

INCIDENTS

Two killed by avalanche in Romit Gorge

Two residents of the village of Guskef were killed by an avalanche on February 3, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

11:11, february 5, 2021

ECONOMY

Dushanbe mayor’s office blacklists construction company owned by head of the communications service agency

Dushanbe mayor’s office has blacklisted a construction company owned by head of the communications service agency, Beg Sabour.

10:35, february 5, 2021

ECONOMY

Tajikistan sharply increases gasoline and diesel fuel imports

Tajikistan last year imported about 234,000 of gasoline, which was almost 37 percent more than in 2019.

09:58, february 5, 2021

POLITICS

Tajik parliament speaker, Azerbaijani ambassador discuss cooperation issues

Mahmadtoir Zokirzoda, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) yesterday received Azerbaijani Ambassador to Tajikistan Hasan Mamed-zade.

09:36, february 5, 2021

SOCIETY

The people trust us, but the government does not, says SDPT leader

The Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT) marks its 22nd anniversary today. SDPT leader Rahmatillo Zoyirov told Asia-Plus about main achievements and problems of the party.

16:18, february 4, 2021

SOCIETY

Tajikistan expected to receive 732,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford jab

In accordance with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) chart, Tajikistan is expected to receive 732,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford jab.

15:38, february 4, 2021

ECONOMY

Restructuring of Barqi Tojik may lead to appearance of two more monopolists

Currently, there are still two monopolists operating in Tajikistan’s market of production, transmission and distribution of electric power – Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national power

14:24, february 4, 2021

ECONOMY

Financial damage revealed in one branches of Amonatbonk exceeds 41 million somonis

Financial damage caused by activities of one of Dushanbe-based branches of Amonatbonk (Tajikistan’s savings bank) has amounted to more than 41 million somonis, Qarakhon Chillazoda, the head of

13:58, february 4, 2021

LAW-ORDER

HIMA Corporation top manager gest a lengthy jail term for embezzlement and misappropriation of funds

Top manager of HIMA Corporation has got a lengthy jail term for embezzlement and misappropriation of funds.

13:27, february 4, 2021

SECURITY

Nearly 2,500 kilos of narcotics drugs seized by Tajik law enforcement authorities last year

Last year, the Drug Control Agency (DCA) seized 183 kilograms of narcotics drugs, which was 108 kilograms fewer than in 209, DCA director Habibullo Vohidzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on February 4.

11:42, february 4, 2021

ECONOMY

Damage discovered by Accounts Chamber last year costs Tajikistan at 252.3 million somonis

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Qarakhon Chillazoda, the head of the Accounts Chamber, revealed on February 4 that financial damage discovered by the Accounts Chamber last year

10:47, february 4, 2021

ECONOMY

Tajikistan makes preparations for displaying its achievement at a world exhibition in Dubai

Tajikistan is actively making preparations for participation in a world exhibition Expo 2002 in Dubai, Jamshed Jumakhonzoda, the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan (CCI), told

10:23, february 4, 2021

POLITICS

Dushanbe, Washington continue cooperation in combating COVID-19

On Wednesday February 3, Deputy Foreign Minister Muzaffar Huseinzoda received the Ambassador of the United States of America to Tajikistan, Mr. John Mark Pommersheim.

10:02, february 4, 2021

ECONOMY

Prices for jet fuel may fall in Tajikistan

The Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan will start checking the jet fuel prices within the next few days.

09:21, february 4, 2021

SECURITY

No military parade in Dushanbe on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of Tajik national army

There will be no military parade this year on the occasion of the anniversary of Tajikistan’s national army.

16:05, february 3, 2021

ECONOMY

We do not want to ban shared taxis, we want to legalize them, says transport minister

“We do not want to ban shared (5 somoni/seat) taxis, we are just discussing ways to legalize their activities,” Transport Minister Azim Ibrohim told reporters in Dushanbe on February 3.

15:44, february 3, 2021

ECONOMY

Tajkistan

Tajik geologists searching for new gold deposits

The Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan is continuing to search for new gold deposits.

Nearly 130 countries with 2.5 billion people have not delivered a single dose of vaccine, says WHO head

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on February 5 that 75% of all COVID-19 vaccinations worldwide have been given in just 10 countries, while nearly 130 nations have not given a single

Tajik central bank raises its refinancing rate to 11 percent

On Friday February 5, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) raised its refinancing rate by 0.25 percent – from 10.75 percent set on July 27, 2020 to 11 percent on February 5, 2021.

Energy losses can be reduced in Tajikistan, you just need not to steal

Homidjon Arifov, an expert in energy matters, has shared his opinion on where electricity goes in Tajikistan. According to him, electricity losses amount to 25 percent in Tajikistan.

Tajikistan-Russia intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation meets in Moscow

The 17th session of the Tajikistan-Russia intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation is being launched in Moscow today.

Russia’s Passport-Visa Service expected to open its representative office in Tajikistan

The Federal State Unitary Enterprise (FSUE) Passport-Visa Service at the Russian Interior Ministry intends to open its representative office in Tajikistan.

13 criminal proceedings instituted against 20 law enforcement officers in Khatlon last year

Thirteen criminal proceedings were instituted against twenty law enforcement officers in Khatlon province last year , according to the Khatlon chief prosecutor’s office.

The number of cases of juvenile suicide increases in Khatlon

33 cases of juvenile suicide were officially registered in the southern Khatlon province last year, which was nine cases more than in 2019, the deputy chief of the Khatlon Education Directorate, Ms.

OSCE provides technical assistance to Tajikistan’s emergency management agency

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has donated two vehicles and 50 modern portable radios to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

OSCE hosts discussion on Tajikistan’s national priorities in criminal justice response to cybercrime

The OSCE Secretariat’s Transnational Threats Department/Strategic Police Matters Unit (TNTD/SPMU) on January 8 hosted a virtual discussion on Tajikistan’s national priorities on

AKAH tests Better Shelter’s modular, upgradable emergency shelter solution

Better Shelter, a Swedish social enterprise working with the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) on emergency and transitional housing solutions, has launched a low-cost emergency shelter which can be

Kyrgyz MP threatens country’s PM with scandal if part of canal is ceded to Tajikistan

Kyrgyz parliamentarian is threatening the country’s prime minister with scandal if a part of canal overflowing the Tort-Kul reservoir in Batken region is ceded to Tajikistan.

Russian servicemen provide assistance to residents of Esambai village in Roudaki district

Servicemen of the Russian military base deployed in Tajikistan have provided humanitarian aid to residents of the village of Esambai in Roudaki district.

Two killed by avalanche in Romit Gorge

Two residents of the village of Guskef were killed by an avalanche on February 3, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

Dushanbe mayor’s office blacklists construction company owned by head of the communications service agency

Dushanbe mayor’s office has blacklisted a construction company owned by head of the communications service agency, Beg Sabour.

Tajikistan sharply increases gasoline and diesel fuel imports

Tajikistan last year imported about 234,000 of gasoline, which was almost 37 percent more than in 2019.

Tajik parliament speaker, Azerbaijani ambassador discuss cooperation issues

Mahmadtoir Zokirzoda, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) yesterday received Azerbaijani Ambassador to Tajikistan Hasan Mamed-zade.

The people trust us, but the government does not, says SDPT leader

The Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT) marks its 22nd anniversary today. SDPT leader Rahmatillo Zoyirov told Asia-Plus about main achievements and problems of the party.

Tajikistan expected to receive 732,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford jab

In accordance with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) chart, Tajikistan is expected to receive 732,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford jab.

Restructuring of Barqi Tojik may lead to appearance of two more monopolists

Currently, there are still two monopolists operating in Tajikistan’s market of production, transmission and distribution of electric power – Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national power

Financial damage revealed in one branches of Amonatbonk exceeds 41 million somonis

Financial damage caused by activities of one of Dushanbe-based branches of Amonatbonk (Tajikistan’s savings bank) has amounted to more than 41 million somonis, Qarakhon Chillazoda, the head of

HIMA Corporation top manager gest a lengthy jail term for embezzlement and misappropriation of funds

Top manager of HIMA Corporation has got a lengthy jail term for embezzlement and misappropriation of funds.

Nearly 2,500 kilos of narcotics drugs seized by Tajik law enforcement authorities last year

Last year, the Drug Control Agency (DCA) seized 183 kilograms of narcotics drugs, which was 108 kilograms fewer than in 209, DCA director Habibullo Vohidzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on February 4.

Damage discovered by Accounts Chamber last year costs Tajikistan at 252.3 million somonis

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Qarakhon Chillazoda, the head of the Accounts Chamber, revealed on February 4 that financial damage discovered by the Accounts Chamber last year

Tajikistan makes preparations for displaying its achievement at a world exhibition in Dubai

Tajikistan is actively making preparations for participation in a world exhibition Expo 2002 in Dubai, Jamshed Jumakhonzoda, the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan (CCI), told

Dushanbe, Washington continue cooperation in combating COVID-19

On Wednesday February 3, Deputy Foreign Minister Muzaffar Huseinzoda received the Ambassador of the United States of America to Tajikistan, Mr. John Mark Pommersheim.

Prices for jet fuel may fall in Tajikistan

The Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan will start checking the jet fuel prices within the next few days.

No military parade in Dushanbe on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of Tajik national army

There will be no military parade this year on the occasion of the anniversary of Tajikistan’s national army.

We do not want to ban shared taxis, we want to legalize them, says transport minister

“We do not want to ban shared (5 somoni/seat) taxis, we are just discussing ways to legalize their activities,” Transport Minister Azim Ibrohim told reporters in Dushanbe on February 3.

Antimonopoly Agency: Rise in electricity rates is not foreseen yet

Antimonopoly Agency top manager says rise in electricity rates is not foreseen yet.