Tajkistan

10:09, august 5, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Crocus City Hall attack suspects admit guilt, express remorse in court

Four Tajik nationals accused of carrying out the deadly terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in March have confessed to their roles and expressed remorse during the first court hearing, according to

09:47, august 5, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajik Ombudsman says he visited imprisoned journalists, reports no complaints

Representatives of Tajikistan's Office of the Human Rights Ombudsman have met with several imprisoned journalists and reported that they are in good health and have no complaints at present.

09:18, august 5, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan to import pedigree yaks from China and boost agricultural cooperation

Tajikistan plans to import pedigree yaks from China and use Chinese territory as a transit route for additional yak imports from Mongolia, as part of a broader push to strengthen agricultural

16:03, august 4, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Trial over deadly Crocus City Hall terror attack begins in Moscow

A high-profile terrorism trial opened in Moscow on August 4 as 19 individuals face charges related to the March 2024 terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, which left 149 people dead and more than 500

15:22, august 4, 2025

ECONOMY

EBRD and ICB back green technology development in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in cooperation with the Investment and Credit Bank (ICB) of Tajikistan, has extended a US$1.2 million loan to Fortuna Co.

14:43, august 4, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan cuts presidential scholarship quota for overseas study in 2025

The number of presidential “Durakhshandagon” scholarships for Tajik students to study abroad has dropped significantly in 2025, despite earlier projections of growth.

14:23, august 4, 2025

INCIDENTS

Over 434 hectares of forests burned in Tajikistan amid heat and negligence

More than 434 hectares of forest land have been scorched by wildfires across nine regions of Tajikistan this year, according to the Agency for Forestry.

11:04, august 4, 2025

ECONOMY

Central Asian water resources officials call for urgent overhaul of pumping infrastructure in northern Tajikistan

Water resources officials from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan have jointly stressed the urgent need to modernize aging pumping stations in Tajikistan]s Sughd province, which are consuming

10:42, august 4, 2025

TAJKISTAN

Trump orders deployment of two nuclear submarines in response to Medvedev’s remarks

U.S.

10:22, august 4, 2025

SOCIETY

Domestic violence on the rise in Tajikistan: women suffer most, but men also affected

Statistics released by the Committee for Women and Family Affairs show a disturbing increase in suicides among girls, cases of violence, and legal violations committed within both vulnerable and

09:53, august 4, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajik migrants in Russia urged to legalize their status by September 10

Tajik migrants in Russia urged to legalize their status by September 10 DUSHANBE, August 4, Asia-Plus -- The Representative Office of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Labor, Migration, and

09:35, august 4, 2025

SECURITY

Border tensions rise: ten armed clashes reported along the Tajik-Afghan border in H1 2025

Over the past six months, ten armed confrontations have occurred along the Tajik-Afghan border, involving Tajik security forces and armed Afghan drug traffickers.

09:08, august 4, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajik Mufti: “Hajj is not a school of moral reform or a guarantee of trustworthiness”

In a pointed statement during a news conference in Dushanbe, Saidmukarram Abduqodirzoda, Chairman of the Council of Ulema of Tajikistan, emphasized on July 29 that Hajj, the sacred Islamic

16:55, august 1, 2025

TAJKISTAN

TENDER NOTICE

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Tajikistan Country Delegation is pleased to invite bids for following service: The Tender documents containing

16:46, august 1, 2025

ECONOMY

Tourism in Tajikistan reportedly booming in 2025: visitor numbers soar by over 30%

Tajikistan is rapidly gaining popularity among international travelers, with tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025 surging by 31.

15:47, august 1, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan’s powerlifting team wins Asia over with their stunning performance

Tajikistan’s national powerlifting team delivered a stunning performance at the Asian Powerlifting Championship, winning five gold medals and emerging as one of the top teams in the

15:20, august 1, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan launches its first Islamic investment company

Tajikistan has officially launched its first investment firm operating under Islamic banking principles, aimed at promoting long-term infrastructure development for both retail and institutional

14:53, august 1, 2025

ECONOMY

Head of Tajikistan’s central bank questions World Bank remittance figures

Firdavs Tolibzoda, Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), has expressed skepticism over the World Bank’s recent report on remittance inflows to the country.

14:36, august 1, 2025

SOCIETY

Husenkhojayev brothers from Tajikistan shine at International Chess Tournament in Spain

Tajikistan’s Muhammad and Mustafokhouja Husenkhojayev achieved remarkable success at the prestigious 49th Open Internacional d'Escacs Vila de Sitges, held in the Spanish town of Sitges,

14:20, august 1, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Pakistani national arrested in Dushanbe over alleged visa scam

A 24-year-old citizen of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Gill Dawood, has been arrested in Dushanbe on suspicion of fraud.

11:04, august 1, 2025

ECONOMY

A smoke-free home: how biogas is transforming life in Tajik villages

In rural Tajikistan, an increasing number of households are switching from firewood and dung to clean, sustainable energy in the form of biogas.

10:23, august 1, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan’s national currency strengthens nearly 10% against US dollar: what's behind the surge?

Tajikistan’s national currency, the somoni, has appreciated significantly against the US dollar over the first six months of this, strengthening by 9.

10:01, august 1, 2025

SOCIETY

Olympic champion Lazizbek Mullazhonov fails doping test: implications for Tajik boxer Boltayev

Uzbek boxer Lazizbek Mullazhonov, who defeated Tajikistan’s Davlat Boltayev in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics and went on to win gold, has tested positive for a banned substance.

09:33, august 1, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan sees surge in meat and egg production amid push to cut imports

Tajikistan has significantly increased its output of meat, milk, and eggs over the first six months of this year, marking a strong step toward reducing reliance on imported animal products.

09:17, august 1, 2025

SOCIETY

Short showers amid persistent heat: what to expect from Tajikistan’s August weather

Tajikistan will finally see some rainfall in August, though it will be brief and scattered.

08:55, august 1, 2025

POWER

Tajik government approves major education plan and legal reforms at cabinet meeting

President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, chaired a cabinet meeting on July 31 to address critical developments in the education sector and approve a series of draft laws

17:01, july 31, 2025

SOCIETY

Breathing easier will cost Dushanbe US$111 million, World Bank report finds

Tajikistan ranked among the four countries with the worst air quality in 2023, according to the Swiss technology firm IQAir.

16:32, july 31, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan boosts oil output, sees drop in natural gas production

Oil production in Tajikistan has reached approximately 9,200 tons over the first half of 2025, marking a 22% increase—about 1,700 tons more—compared to the same period last year,

15:21, july 31, 2025

SOCIETY

Heatwave triggers power outages across Tajikistan

The first two months of summer have posed a major challenge for Tajikistan’s energy system, with frequent power outages disrupting daily life.

15:00, july 31, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan sees nearly 30% surge in lending in H1 2025

Lending activity in Tajikistan has jumped significantly over the first six months of this year, with total credit issued reaching 13.7 billion somonis, marking a 28.9% increase—or 3.