Tajkistan

Emomali Rahmon receives member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China

On Sunday March 1, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met here with Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the

09:27, march 2, 2020

Three unique books published as a part of the “Cultural Heritage Book Series” presented in Dushanbe

The Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit of the University of Central Asia’s (UCA) Graduate School of Development has organized a presentation of three unique books, published as a part of the

09:07, march 2, 2020

Tajik ruling party expected to secure victory in parliamentary elections

Tajiks voted in parliamentary elections on March, 1 in which President Emomali Rahmon’s ruling party was widely expected to secure a sweeping victory, with only one opposition party

17:38, february 28, 2020

Leader of Tajik ruling party’s organization for Khatlon province replaced

Leader of the organization of the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT) for the Khatlon province has been replaced.

17:09, february 28, 2020

Tajikistan to build road bypassing Roghun hydropower plant

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) has ratified a number of agreements related to construction of a road bypassing the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

15:37, february 28, 2020

Tajik opposition in exile urges Austrian authorities not to extradite asylum seeker

Tajik opposition activists in exile have urged Austria not to extradite a Tajik citizen to Dushanbe, where they say he will face torture and an unfair trial.

15:28, february 28, 2020

EBRD approves new strategy for Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Board of Directors has approved a new country strategy for Tajikistan.

14:29, february 28, 2020

Tajik entrepreneur builds multi-purpose business

Alijon Davlatmirov, 31, left his native village of Buni in the Shugnan district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), moving to Moscow in 2005, and worked there until 2016.

14:14, february 28, 2020

USAID and Eurasia Foundation partner to strengthen civil society in Central Asia

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially launched the Civil Society Support Program in Central Asia, which will be implemented by Eurasia Foundation (www.eurasia.org).

10:51, february 28, 2020

Cambridge Trust and University of Central Asia renew agreement for faculty development

The Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust (Cambridge Trust), and the University of Central Asia (UCA), on February 26 extended their partnership agreement to develop faculty across

10:36, february 28, 2020

Pre-election silence to begin in Tajikistan tomorrow ahead of March 1 parliamentary election

The election blackout will begin in every region of the country at midnight local time on Saturday, February 29.

10:12, february 28, 2020

Spitamen Bank lowers interest rates on loans

Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Spitamen Bank has launched an action “Light Interest Rates.” The action will be valid until April 30, 2020.

09:45, february 28, 2020

POWER

Final session of outgoing parliament takes place in Dushanbe today

A final session of outgoing lower house (Majlsi Namoyandagon) of Tajikistan’s parliament (Majlisi Oli) is being held in Dushanbe today.

17:54, february 27, 2020

LAW-ORDER

Police report large haul of synthetic drugs

Three nationals of Afghanistan have been detained with a large consignment of synthetic drugs in Dushanbe, according to the Interior Ministry’s press center.

17:13, february 27, 2020

High time to promote Pakistan-Tajikistan relations on durable lines, says Punjab chief minister

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that Pakistan and Tajikistan enjoy brotherly relations and it’s the right time to promote these relations on durable lines.

16:43, february 27, 2020

Tajikistan to quarantine Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Iranian nationals arriving in Tajikistan

Tajikistan will quarantine Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Iranian nationals arriving in Tajikistan.

15:41, february 27, 2020

Tajik Muslims cannot fly to Saudi Arabia on Feb 29 for performing Umrah

Tajik Muslims cannot fly to Saudi Arabia on February 29 for performing Umrah as Saudi Arabia on February 27 suspended visas for pilgrims wishing to visit Mecca over coronavirus fears, Sadullo

14:53, february 27, 2020

IFC provides loan to MDO Humo to help finance micro-housing and small businesses in Tajikistan

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the microcredit deposit-taking organization (MDO) Humo on February 19 signed a loan agreement for US$2 million

12:53, february 27, 2020

INCIDENTS

Fire breaks out at Sharqi Ozod printing house in Dushanbe Thursday morning

A fire broke out at the Sharqi Ozod printing house in Dushanbe Thursday morning.

12:25, february 27, 2020

CCER starts delivering ballot papers to polling stations

The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) has begun delivering ballot papers to polling stations, where they will be secured by law enforcement officers.

10:20, february 27, 2020

UN Secretary-General appoints Sezin Sinanoglu United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ms.

10:07, february 27, 2020

University of Central Asia signs Partnership Agreement with University of Cambridge

On Tuesday February 25, the University of Central Asia (UCA) and the University of Cambridge signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote academic partnership, and collaborate in areas such

17:10, february 26, 2020

World Bank to provide US$134 million for recovery of Tajikistan’s national power utility

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on February 25 approved U$134 million in grant financing from the International Development Association for the Power Utility Financial Recovery

16:49, february 26, 2020

Young man not allowed moving abroad in connection with the upcoming spring conscription campaign

A 27-year-old resident of the northern Sughd province was not allowed moving abroad in connection with the upcoming spring conscription campaign.

15:38, february 26, 2020

Tajik authorities recognize non-transparency of the country’s budget

Relevant bodies of Tajikistan are ordered to take measures to ensure transparency of the country’s basic financial document.

14:25, february 26, 2020

Five Tajik spinning companies participate in leading specialized exhibition in Istanbul

For the ninth time, Tajikistan showcases its cotton yarn to a wide range of international buyers at the International Istanbul Yarn Fair, one of the biggest yarn fairs in the world that will be held

11:26, february 26, 2020

72 villages in Kulob zone of Khatlon province do not have electricity.

Seventy-two villages in the Kulob zone of the Khatlon province do not have electricity. Local authorities and residents look forward to international organizations’ support.

10:27, february 26, 2020

POWER

Rahmon extends condolences to Egyptian president over the death of Hosni Mubarak

President Emomali Rahmon has sent a message of condolences to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi over the death of ex-President of that country Muhammad Hosni El Sayed Mubarak, according to the

09:54, february 26, 2020

Somon Air increases frequency of flights to Delhi

Somon Air launches the second frequency along the Dushanbe-Delhi-Dushanbe route, according to Somon Air press center.

09:40, february 26, 2020