Tajkistan

Tajik border service releases statement on clash between residents of border areas of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

Tajik border service states that a car of an officer of the Isfara police department came under fire from Kyrgyz territory.

11:06, january 10, 2020

SOCIETY

This year, Tajikistan will celebrate the next anniversary of peace accord ending civil war in Mastchoh district

This year, will be 23 years since Tajikistan's 5-year-long civil war came to an end, having claimed between 50,000 and 100,000 lives.

10:33, january 10, 2020

Another clash erupts between residents of border areas of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

Another clash has erupted between residents of border areas of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

16:28, january 9, 2020

SOCIETY

The Telegraph advises tourists to drive along the Pamir Highway this year.

The Telegraph advises tourists to drive along the Pamir Highway, which is part of the Mongol Rally, which is an annual trip from Prague to Siberia.

15:16, january 9, 2020

Russia halves VAT rate for imported fruits and berries

The Russian government has expanded the list of food products that could be delivered to the country at a preferential tax rate.

14:46, january 9, 2020

Government session to review the results of past year’s work expected to be held in Dushanbe soon

It cannot be ruled out that the head of state may introduce a number of staff changes during a government session to review the results of past year’s work that will take place on January 20.

14:44, january 9, 2020

The issue of delimitation and demarcation tajik-uzbek border reportedly resolved in tashkent

An interstate protocol on completion of delimitation and demarcation of Tajikistan-Uzbekistan was signed in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent on January 8.

11:35, january 9, 2020

Tajikistan, Turkey expected to sign water cooperation agreement

Tajikistan and Turkey are expected to sign a water cooperation agreement in the near future.

10:44, january 9, 2020

Ruling party nominates business lady to run for parliament in Hisor single-mandate constituency

The ruling People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT) has nominated Ms.

10:18, january 9, 2020

President shakes up officials

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday introduced a number of staff changes, according to the president’s official website.

16:43, january 8, 2020

More than 500 international observers expected to monitor parliamentary elections in Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) says more than 500 international observers are expected to monitor parliamentary elections in Tajikistan this year.

16:23, january 8, 2020

Tajik ruling party nominates head of Dushanbe’s Firdavsi district to run for parliament

The ruling People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT) has nominated Muhammadrahim Yusufi, the head of Dushanbe’s Firdavsi district, to run for the Majlisi Namoyandagon

16:05, january 8, 2020

One killed by avalanche in eastern Tajikistan

A young man has been killed in a snow slide in eastern Tajikistan, according to the Emergences Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

15:37, january 8, 2020

Iran’s Embassy in Dushanbe releases statement condemning assassination of Gen. Qasem Soleimani

Iran’s Embassy in Dushanbe has released a statement condemning assassination of General Qasem Soleimani.

12:05, january 8, 2020

SECURITY

ISIS will no longer be a threat to Tajikistan and other Central Asia’s nations, says U.S. official

Over the last two days, productive talks have been held with heads of a number ministers and agencies, including the Foreign Ministry, the Interior Ministry, the State Committee for National Security

10:32, january 8, 2020

Washington not going to be at war with Tehran, senior US official told reporters in Dushanbe

Representative of the U.S. Department of State has noted in Dushanbe that Washington is not going to be war with Tehran.

09:40, january 8, 2020

Tajik Embassy says all of those killed in fire in Moscow oblast were Vietnamese

The Tajik Embassy in Moscow says reports released by some Russian media outlets that all eight victims of a fire that broke out at a greenhouse in the Ramensky district of the Moscow oblast yesterday

17:33, january 7, 2020

Tajik foreign minister receives senior U.S. official to discuss cooperation

On Tuesday January 7, Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin received the US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Ambassador Alice Wells.

16:46, january 7, 2020

War with Iran will be the beginning of the end of the United States, says Tajik veteran politician

Tajik veteran politician Shodi Shabdolov considers that underestimation of military potential of Iran may become the beginning of the end of the United States. “The Administration of U.S.

14:39, january 7, 2020

The issue of delimitation and demarcation Tajik-Uzbek border expected to be resolved in Tashkent today

An interstate protocol on completion of delimitation and demarcation of Tajikistan-Uzbekistan is expected to be signed in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent today, a source within the Tajik government

12:05, january 7, 2020

One killed, one injured in Roudaki traffic accident

The snow that fell in some regions of the country yesterday has made roads more dangerous.

11:37, january 7, 2020

Spokesman for the interior ministry replaced

By Interior Minister’s order Nusratullo Mahmadzoda, who had previously served at the Interior Ministry press center, has been appointed to head the Interior Ministry press center, replacing

10:34, january 7, 2020

SECURITY

At least 27 people arrested in Tajikistan on suspicion of membership in Muslim Brotherhood group

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , locally known as Radio Ozod i, reported on January 6 that at least 27 people were arrested in Tajikistan over the past week on suspicion of membership in the

10:06, january 7, 2020

LAW-ORDER

6,378 crimes reported in Sughd province last year.

Sughd chief prosecutor Habibullo Vohidov yesterday held a meeting in Khujand to review the results of the past year’s work.

09:42, january 7, 2020

Three Tajiks reportedly injured in bus accident in Russia’s Tyumen oblast

Russian media reports say two people were killed and seven others injured on January 6 in Russia’s Siberian region of Tyumen as a bus and truck crashed on a highway.

16:32, january 6, 2020

How much does this year’s national budget earmark for culture and sports?

This year, the Tajik government is expected to earmark for culture and sports practically as much as it will spend for enhancement of the country’s agrarian, industrial and construction sectors.

15:55, january 6, 2020

Vice-premier Ibrohim inspects the progress of rehabilitation of the Dushanbe-Bokhtar highway

During the inspection of the progress of rehabilitation of the Dushanbe-Bokhtar highway, Deputy Prime Minister, Azim Ibrohim, has criticized the pace of implementation of project aimed at

15:16, january 6, 2020