Tajkistan

Tajik ruling party nominates incumbent president as candidate for president

An extraordinary congress of the ruling People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT) took place at the Kokhi Borbad State Complex in Dushanbe on September 3.

16:20, september 3, 2020

Exchange rate of USD against TJS predicted to be 1:10.69 in Tajikistan by the end of this year

An exchange rate of the dollar (USD) against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), set by the National Bank of Tajikistan on September 2 was 1:10.3198.

15:27, september 3, 2020

Association of Legal Aid to Labor Migrants may open its representative office in Tajikistan

The issue of opening a representative office of the Association of Legal Aid to Labor Migrants in Dushanbe is currently under consideration, according to the Russian Embassy in Dushanbe.

14:40, september 3, 2020

No mass events to be held this year in Tajikistan on the occasion of Independence Day

This year, Tajikistan will celebrate Independence Day modestly amid coronavirus pandemic.

11:46, september 3, 2020

President signs decree on autumn conscription campaign

On Wednesday September 2, President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree on drafting young Tajiks into the country’s armed forces from October through November 2020, the president’s press

11:31, september 3, 2020

Reservoir powering the Nurek hydropower plant filled completely, says Tajik power utility company

Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national power utility company) says water levels in the reservoir powering the Nurek hydroelectric power plant (HPP) have reached the required mark of 910 meters.

11:00, september 3, 2020

SECURITY

Pentagon warns that China may want more bases in Tajikistan

Pentagon annual report to Congress, which was released on September 1,warns that China may be eyeing new military bases in neighboring Tajikistan, where the People's Liberation Army (PLA)

09:48, september 3, 2020

Coronavirus: 8,654 officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Tajikistan as of September 2

Thirty-five new officially confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan yesterday, bringing a total number of the officially confirmed cases of COVDI-9 in the

16:23, september 2, 2020

Tajik opposition movement says its activist detained in Russia

A Tajik political opposition group that is labeled as extremist and banned in Tajikistan says one of its activists has been detained in Russia, according to Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service .

16:01, september 2, 2020

Among the CIS member nations the highest growth in prices and rates reported in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

The CIS Committee for Statistics notes that over the first six months of this year, the highest growth in prices and rates among the CIS member nations has been reported in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

15:25, september 2, 2020

Coworking Center for Youth opens in Khujand

The Coworking Center for Youth, Coworking Space TUT, has opened in Khujand, the capital of the northern Sughd province.

11:09, september 2, 2020

Dushanbe mayor order to plant 13 million decorative trees and shrubs and flowers in Tajik capital

Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali order relevant municipal agencies to plant 13 million decorative trees and shrubs and flowers in the city during autumn of 2020 and spring of 2021.

10:36, september 2, 2020

New settlement built in Khuroson district for victims of May devastating floods and mudslides

An official ceremony of a new settlement built for victims of May devastating floods and mudslides took place on September 1.

10:05, september 2, 2020

Book by Tajik leader wins Grand Prix of international contest “The Art of Book”

“Horizons of Independence” by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has won the Grand Prix of the international contest “The Art of Book” that took place in Minsk, Belarus, according

09:32, september 2, 2020

One more COVID-19-linked death and 36 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Tajikistan yesterday

One more COVID-19 patient died in Tajikistan yesterday, bringing a total number of the novel coronavirus-linked deaths in the country to 69, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection

17:38, september 1, 2020

Somon Air to operate 52 more charter flights to repatriate Tajik nationals stranded in Russia

Tajikistan’s privately owned air carrier Somon Air is expected to operate 52 more charter flights to repatriate Tajik national stuck in Russia due to the coronavirus crisis.

16:21, september 1, 2020

President inaugurates Medical College, kindergarten and refrigerated warehouse in Dushanbe

President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali today inaugurated a number of social and economic facilities in Dushanbe.

15:54, september 1, 2020

SDPT leader calls on his supporters to boycott the upcoming presidential election

The Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT), which is the only officially registered opposition party in Tajikistan, has declined to nominate its candidate for president and it will boycott the

15:13, september 1, 2020

China’s investments in Central Asian renewables

Any investor wishing to stay friendly with all five Central Asian nations knows to steer clear of major hydropower projects.

11:35, september 1, 2020

Russia plans to operate 14 other export flights from Tajikistan to repatriate its nationals

Russia plans to operate 14 other export flights from Tajikistan to repatriate its nationals stranded here due to the coronavirus crisis. The flights will be operated until September 25.

11:10, september 1, 2020

Over 4,000 Tajik students studying in Russia waiting for Moscow permission to enter Russia

More than 4,000 Tajik students studying in the Russian Federation are waiting for Moscow permission to enter Russia.

10:34, september 1, 2020

The League of Youth of Tajikistan formally announces its nomination of Emomali Rahmon on August 31

The League of Youth of Tajikistan held its extraordinary 14th congress in Dushanbe on August 31.

10:15, september 1, 2020

Rahmon orders the government to ensure on-time payment of wages and pensions

A government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, took place in Dushanbe on August 31, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

09:45, september 1, 2020

Coronavirus: the number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches 8,583 in Tajikistan

33 new officially confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan yesterday, bringing a total number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country to 8,583 as

17:29, august 31, 2020

President introduces staff changes to the country’s diplomatic corps

President Emomali Rahmon today introduced number of staff changes in the country’s diplomatic corps.

16:26, august 31, 2020

Emomali Rahmon replaces transport minister

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon replaced Transport Minister Khudoyor Khudoyorzoda in a decree on August 31. Khudoyorzoda was retired.

15:49, august 31, 2020

Dushanbe makes preparations for a military parade dedicated to the founding of the National Guard

Dushanbe is making preparations for a military parade dedicated to the founding of the National Guard of Tajikistan.

15:20, august 31, 2020

Emomali Rahmon elected as delegate to PDPT’s extraordinary congress

Tajik ruling party has elected President Emomali Rahmon as a delegate to its extraordinary congress that will take place on September 3.

11:55, august 31, 2020

SECURITY

Tajik tank crews become winners of the second division of the Tank Biathlon World Championship 2020

Tajik tank crews have reportedly become winners of the “Individual race” in the second division of the Tank Biathlon World Championship 2020 Four Tajik top tank crews are

11:12, august 31, 2020