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10:16, july 9

Tajikistan aims for full cotton processing and tenfold increase in textile exports to $3 Billion

The Government of Tajikistan has announced an ambitious plan to process 100% of its domestically grown cotton into manufactured goods in the country and boost textile exports from the current US$300

10:00, july 9

Body of the two-year-old Yosamin found in Panj River by Afghan residents

The body of the two-year-old Yosamin, one of four children reportedly thrown into the Surkhob River by their mother in Khatlon’s Farkhor district, was discovered eight days later on the Afghan

09:53, july 9

Tajikistan and Russia’s Sverdlovsk oblast to launch joint projects in energy and antimony processing

Tajikistan and Russia's Sverdlovsk oblast have agreed to implement joint industrial initiatives, including the modernization of energy and hydrotechnical infrastructure and the

09:30, july 9

Residents report anthrax outbreak in Khuroson district; authorities confirm infections but deny fatalities

Residents of Khuroson district in Khatlon province have raised concerns about an anthrax outbreak, claiming that a local man, Qamariddin Rahimov, died from the disease.

09:00, july 9

Tajik, Kyrgyz presidents virtually open a BCP on Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border

After the completion of the meeting and negotiations at the highest level, which took place at the Palace of Nation on July 8, President Emomali Rahmon and his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Japarov took

16:59, july 8

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan sign a number of cooperation documents

The Tajik president’s official website says that after the conclusion of the high-level talks between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, a ceremony of signing new cooperation documents was held in the

16:34, july 8

ADB launches regional network to accelerate universal health coverage in Asia and the Pacific

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced the launch of the Universal Health Coverage Practitioners and Experts Knowledge Exchange and Resources (UHC PEERS), a regional

16:15, july 8

WFP Tajikistan Launches Call for Proposals to Empower Youth through Agri-Tech

WFP Tajikistan is pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Proposals for international/national/local NGOs to support the implementation of the Agri-Tech for Youth initiative.

16:06, july 8

‘Victims are afraid to report’: what Tajikistan must do to eradicate torture

Dozens of detainees and their families in Tajikistan file complaints each year about torture during arrest or interrogation.

14:25, july 8

Chinese investments in Tajikistan surpass US$5 billion

From 2007 to the beginning of the second quarter of this year, China has invested US$5.

10:54, july 8

Tajikistan could become Central Asia’s irrigation hub, but major upgrades are needed

Tajikistan has the potential to become the production and service base for a regional irrigation cluster in Central Asia, according to a joint report released by the European Bank for

10:22, july 8

Three men get lengthy jail terms for drug trafficking

A court in the Tajik northern city of Panjakent has sentenced three residents of the Farob jamoat, which is subordinate to the city of Panjakent, to lengthy prison terms for drug trafficking, the

10:00, july 8

Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan bilateral trade surges over 15-fold

A two-way trade between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan experienced a remarkable surge over the first five months of 2025, reaching US$6.

09:21, july 8

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov starts state visit to Tajikistan

President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, today morning warmly welcomed Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov upon his arrival in Dushanbe for an state visit, marking a significant step in

15:59, july 7

Global cotton market plunges: what it means for Tajikistan

In July, global cotton prices fell to a five-year low, putting pressure on cotton-exporting countries like Tajikistan, where the crop remains a vital source of export revenue.

15:01, july 7

Tajikistan expresses interest in joining China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project

Tajikistan has signaled its intention to join the ambitious China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project, a key component of the New Silk Road transport initiative.

14:33, july 7

Dushanbe City Bank employee accused of embezzling over 3 million somonis

A senior cash-in-transit officer at a branch of Dushanbe City Bank in Asht district, Sughd province has been accused of embezzling more than 3 million somonis, according to a statement from

13:40, july 7

Kulob native sentenced to 13 years for trafficking large quantity of hashish

A court in Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni district has sentenced a 30-year-old Mustafo Saifullo Saifullozoda, a native of Kulob and resident of the capital's Sino district, to 13 years in prison

13:27, july 7

Tajikistan unveils first national AI language model – SoroLLM

Tajikistan has taken a major step forward in digital innovation with the launch of its first-ever national artificial intelligence language model, SoroLLM.

11:02, july 7

Tajikistan achieves power access—but faces heating and energy sustainability challenges

Tajikistan has reached nearly 100% electrification—a rare achievement among developing nations.

10:30, july 7

Giorgio Parola appointed Chairman of the Management Board at IMON International

Microcredit deposit organization IMON International has announced the appointment of Giorgio Parola as Chairman of the Management Board. Mr.

10:10, july 7

Locust swarm in Dushanbe: Is there reason to worry?

Since early June, residents of Dushanbe have noticed a significant increase in locust activity, particularly during the evening hours.

09:56, july 7

Lithuania to close visa application center in Tajikistan amid rising irregular migration

Lithuania has announced plans to close its external visa service center in Tajikistan, citing a sharp increase in irregular migration from the Central Asian country, according to Lithuanian public

09:37, july 7

ITC strengthens Khatlon dried fruit sector with foundational drying workshop

Farmers and dried fruit producers of Khatlon gathered in Abdurahmon-Jomi district on July 4, 2025 for a hands-on workshop focused on the basic principles of fruit drying, marking a significant step

09:26, july 7

Tajik leader highlights trade and transport potential of ECO member nationals States

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon emphasized the vital role of trade and transport cooperation among the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) on July 4 during his

17:03, july 4

From Dushanbe to London: how Tajik entrepreneurs launched Ayan Capital in the UK

A new episode of the TajTech podcast features Abdullo Qurbonov — a seasoned entrepreneur who helped build Tajikistan’s Alif Bank and is now spearheading a bold new venture in the United

16:30, july 4

President Emomali Rahmon meets with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Khankendi

The Tajik president’s official website reports that on Friday July 4, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a cordial meeting with the President of the Republic of

16:18, july 4

Tajik, Iranian presidents hold talks in Azerbaijan on the sidelines of ECO summit to discuss cooperation

On July 4, in the city of Khankendi, Republic of Azerbaijan, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud

15:52, july 4

Why posthumous organ donation remains rare in Tajikistan

While Kyrgyzstan took a major step forward this year by allowing organ transplants from deceased donors with official support from religious leaders, Tajikistan has yet to follow suit — despite

14:10, july 4

St. Petersburg lifts taxi and delivery ban for migrant workers amid labor shortage

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