Tajkistan

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

Japan’s government supports five new GGP projects in Tajikistan

On Tuesday February 25, a signing ceremony for five new projects was convened at the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe.

17:03, february 25, 2020

Two health resorts owned by brothers of president’s son-in-law exempted from paying VAT and tax duties

Two health resorts that according to some media reports are owned by brothers of president’s son-in-law Shamsullo Sohibov have been exempted from paying the value added tax VAT and tax duties

15:59, february 25, 2020

Tajikistan toughens control over its common border with Afghanistan amid coronavirus fears

Tajikistan has toughens control at border crossing points (BCPs) along its common border with Afghanistan following the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in that country.

14:25, february 25, 2020

Russia will help Tajikistan address terrorist threat emanating from northern Afghanistan, says Russian chef diplomat

Russian will help Tajikistan and its neighbor address threat emanating from terrorist groups that concentrated in northern Afghanistan.

09:47, february 25, 2020

Restaurant suspended from functioning following request of residents of nearby apartment buildings

Residents of apartment buildings located close to Abricol Restaurant in Dushanbe have applied to Interior Minister Ramazon Rajhimzoda complaining about the noise and fuse in the restaurant, which is

17:54, february 24, 2020

POWER

Children of government officials must serve in the army without fail, says the president

President Emomali Rahmon has called on government officials to strictly observe the country’s law on universal military duty and military service.

16:56, february 24, 2020

Expensive bank loans impede development of Tajikistan’s industry, says say industry minister

The Minister of Industry and New Technologies Zarobiddin Faizullozoda says that bank loans carrying high-interest rates impede development of the country’s economy.

15:48, february 24, 2020

POWER

Tajikistan suspends flights to Iran amid coronavirus fears

Tajikistan has suspended flights to the Islamic Republic of Iran amid fears about a coronavirus outbreak in IRI.

15:17, february 24, 2020

Tajik foreign minister visits Moscow to discuss cooperation

Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin began a two-day official visit to Moscow today, according to the Tajik MFA information department.

14:38, february 24, 2020

Tajikistan, Switzerland and AKAH launch data sharing platform to provide information on disaster hazards and risks

The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) and its partner the State Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet), with the financial support of the Government of Switzerland, successfully launched the

11:28, february 24, 2020

Dushanbe, Bishkek reportedly reach agreement on land swap along a disputed segment of the mutual border

Tajik-Kyrgyz intergovernmental commission for delimitation and demarcation of the shared border reportedly met in the Kyrgyz city of Batken over the last weekend.

10:41, february 24, 2020

Government orders communications service agency to improve speed and quality of Internet connection

The Government has ordered the Communications Service to improve speed and quality of Internet connection in the country.

10:17, february 24, 2020

Tajik power-wielding structures to be put on high security in connection with parliamentary elections

Tajikistan’s law enforcement authorities and power-wielding structures will be put under high security conditions on February 28, an official source within the Tajik Interior Ministry told

18:38, february 21, 2020