Tajkistan

Khatlon governor calls for the conscience of businessmen and druggists

Khatlon governor Qurbon Hakimzoda yesterday called on the population not to panic over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

10:54, may 5, 2020

Dushanbe mayor orders to give half-finished apartment buildings for hospitals

It is still about two buildings that will be able to receive 800 COVID-19-infected patients.

10:21, may 5, 2020

The number of COVID-19 cases in Tajikistan reaches 230

According to data from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MoHSPP), the number of officially detected cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country has reached 230 as of the

15:30, may 4, 2020

Sughd regional budget allocates 3 million somoni to support medical workers involved in combating COVID-19

The Sughd regional budget has allocated 3 million somoni to support local medical workers involved in combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the area.

14:50, may 4, 2020

Deputy chair of the ruling party recovering from COVID-19

The deputy chair of the ruling People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT), Khairinisso Yusufi, is recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

11:52, may 4, 2020

DPT leader, who contracted COVID-19, proposes to declare martial law in the country

Saidjaffar Usmonzoda, the leader of the Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) also member of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), has proposed to declare martial

11:16, may 4, 2020

Tajik banks ordered to provide postponement in payment of loans to customers having difficult financial situation

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has developed the plan of actions to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 outbreak on the national economy as well as the country’s financial and insurance

10:48, may 4, 2020

SECURITY

Tajikistan reaches 90 percent of the spring conscription campaign

T ajikistan has reached 90 percent of its spring conscription target, according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD) press center.

10:24, may 4, 2020

Temporary hospitals with total of 3,000 beds will be established in Dushanbe

In connection with the current situation, Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali has ordered the Dushanbe Directorate of Health and Social Protection of the Population and other relevant agencies to establish

09:59, may 4, 2020

WHO mission arrives in Tajikistan

A WHO mission comprising public health experts and epidemiologists arrived in Dushanbe on Friday May 1.

16:56, may 1, 2020

WB: COVID-19 may cause between 6,600 and 21,000 deaths in Tajikistan

The World Bank’s Tajikistan Emergency COVID-19 Project ( Project ) notes that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may cause between 72,000 and 230,500 severe infections, in the country.

16:07, may 1, 2020

Alluvial gold production season opens in Tajikistan

Tajik state-run gold mining company “Tilloi Tojik” (Tajik Gold) and privately owned “Zarink” have begun producing alluvial gold, according to the Ministry of Industry and New

15:33, may 1, 2020

President transfers his monthly wage to account opened for combating COVID-19

President Emomli Rahmon has transferred his monthly wage to the account opened for combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Besides, President’s Reserve Fund has allocated 12.

15:05, may 1, 2020

Authorities deny rumors about hospitalization of Nouraliyev and Saidzoda as baseless

Authorities have denied rumors that Jamoliddin Nouraliyev, the First Deputy Head of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and Shohrukh Saidzoda, Head of the Interior Ministry Criminal Investigation

11:26, may 1, 2020

World Bank invests in early childhood development in Tajikistan

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved the grant-financed Early Childhood Development to Build Tajikistan’s Human Capital Project, which will support

10:57, may 1, 2020

WB experts predict Tajikistan’s inflation to stand at 10 percent this year

The World Bank (WB) experts predict Tajikistan’s inflation to stand at 10 percent this year.

09:46, may 1, 2020

SECURITY

Albania detains Tajik terror suspect wanted in Germany

Albania says it has arrested a Tajik citizen sought by Germany for suspected membership in a cell of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.

09:38, may 1, 2020

Dushanbe Zoo turns 59 years old

Dushanbe Zoo yesterday turned 59 years old. Over the past nearly 60 years, the zoo has been dilapidated but has never been repaired or rehabilitated.

09:24, may 1, 2020

Only 168 Tajik veterans of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 estimated to be still alive

The Republican Council of Veterans of War and Labor of Tajikistan says only 168 Tajik veterans of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 are estimated to be still alive.

09:09, may 1, 2020

Rahmon holds meeting to discuss issues of combating infectious diseases, including COVID-19

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday held a meeting to discuss issues related to combating infectious diseases, including COVID-19, in the country, according to the Tajik president’s official

17:06, april 30, 2020

WB: Tajikistan’s banking sector is expected to experience a deterioration of the loan portfolio in 2020

The World Bank’s Tajikistan Macro Poverty Outlook – Spring 2020, which was released on April 27, in particular, note that except for two problem banks, the financial sector continued

16:04, april 30, 2020

Tajikistan officially admits to coronavirus crisis (updated)

Tajikistan has finally admitted it is in the throes of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, According to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), fifteen

15:42, april 30, 2020

Tajikistan officially admits to coronavirus crisis

Tajikistan has finally admitted it is in the throes of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, According to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), fifteen

14:49, april 30, 2020

‘The disease took us by surprise.’ International Clinic “Ibn Sina” reports on infection of its employees

International Clinic “Ibn Sina” has reported on infection of its employees. But it does not note what exactly they got infected.

14:09, april 30, 2020

INCIDENTS

Khujand mitigates effects of natural disaster

Torrential rain and a squally wind that hit many regions of the country in the night of April 29 have caused serious damage to Khujand, the capital of the northern province of Sughd.

13:47, april 30, 2020

Tajik writer Muhiddin Khojazod, who was diagnosed with pneumonia, is still in hard condition

An 82-year-old Tajik writer Muhiddin Khojazod, who was diagnosed with pneumonia, is still in hard condition, a reliable source close to writer’s family told Asia-Plus in an interview.

11:19, april 30, 2020

WHO seeks Russia’s support for organization of trip of its mission to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan

Dr. Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe yesterday had a video conference with Mrs.

10:11, april 30, 2020

Pharmacy shelves in Buston stripped of antiviral drugs, while some drugstores shut down

Drugstores in the northern city of Buston (formerly Chkalovsk) are experiencing shortage of antiviral drugs as pharmacy shelves have been stripped of them in recent weeks.

09:35, april 30, 2020

Tajik central bank reportedly cuts its refinancing rate due to coronavirus concerns

Tajikistan’s central bank notes that the refinancing rate in the country is recorded at 11.75 percent as of April 29, 2020. Before that, the refinancing rate in Tajikistan was recorded 12.

17:56, april 29, 2020