Tajkistan

Afghan drug peddler detained while attempting to smuggle 542 grams of heroin in his stomach

Afghan drug peddler has reportedly been detained at the Panji Poyon (Lower Panj) border crossing point in the Khatlon province while attempting to smuggle 542 grams of heroin in his stomach.

10:00, february 1, 2019

Every year, more than 30 Afghans undergo medical treatment at hospitals in Gorno Badakhshan

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MoHSP) of Tajikistan says that every year, more than 30 Afghan nationals undergo medical examination and treatment at hospitals in the Gorno Badakhshan

09:29, february 1, 2019

Some areas of Dushanbe left without electricity for seven hours today

Some residential buildings in Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni and Shohmansour district are being left without electricity for seven hours today in connection with routine maintenance work on power

16:58, january 31, 2019

Former police officer from Sughd province jailed for torture and large-scale fraud

Former police officer Shuhrat Shamsiddinov is charged with using torture against resident of the Asht district (Sughd province) Komil Khojanazarov, who later committed suicide.

15:31, january 31, 2019

Construction of the flyover at the Qariyai Bolo roundabout expected to be completed ahead of schedule

Construction of the flyover at the Qariyai Bolo roundabout in Dushanbe will be completed ahead of schedule, Deputy Dushanbe Mayor, Mahmadsaid Zuvaidzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on January 31.

14:54, january 31, 2019

Three policemen sacked after woman being held in Ayni detention facility attempted to burn herself

Three police officers have been sacked after a woman, being held in detention facility in the Ayni district, attempted to commit suicide by self-immolation.

14:27, january 31, 2019

Illegal expenses reportedly cost Tajikistan at 211.3 million somoni

In a report released at a press conference in Dushanbe, Chairman of the Accounts Chamber, Qarakhon Chillazoda, revealed on January 31 that according to findings by the Accounts Chamber,

12:04, january 31, 2019

Avalanches claim eight lives in Tajikistan

At least eight people have been killed in snow avalanches in Tajikistan this month, according to the Emergencies Committee press center.

11:24, january 31, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Nearly 20 kilograms of narcotic drugs confiscated from resident of Roudaki district

A resident of the Roudaki district has been detained on suspicion of drug trafficking. Nearly 20 kilograms of narcotic drugs have been confiscated from him.

10:41, january 31, 2019

Tajikistan listed among the safest countries of the region

Tajikistan is ranked the 68th safest country by Global Finance magazine.

10:07, january 31, 2019

Russia allots more than 630 seats to Tajik students in Russian universities this year

This year, Russian has allotted more than 630 seats to Tajik students in Russian higher educational institutions, which is reportedly 12 seats more than last year.

09:38, january 31, 2019

POLITICS

Russian foreign minister expected to pay official visit to Tajikistan in early February

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov is expected to pay an official visit to Tajikistan from February 4-5.

17:38, january 30, 2019

Tajikistan adopts National Plan of Actions on implementing CAT recommendations

On January 24, the Government of Tajikistan adopted the National Plan of Actions on implementing the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT)’s recommendations for 2019-2022.

17:00, january 30, 2019

Swedish company wins major order to enable transmission of clean energy in Central Asia

ABB will supply high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations in Tajikistan and Pakistan as part of a World Bank-supported $330 million order to be executed as a consortium project with

16:21, january 30, 2019

In 2018, residents of Tajikistan repaired 605 km of rural roads at their own expense, says the minister

Last year, residents of Tajikistan financed 605 kilometers of rural roads at their own expense, the Minister of Transport Khudoyor Khudoyorzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on January 31.

15:43, january 30, 2019

EBRD finances purchase of 40 new buses for Bokhtar

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament (Majlisi Oli)has has ratified a guarantee agreement on improvement of public transport in Bokhtar (previously known as Qurghon

14:54, january 30, 2019

Tajik authorities intend to collect fees for usage of highways of 1st category

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Minister of Transport Khudoyor Khudoyorzoda revealed on January 30 that the Ministry of Transport proposes to operate the toll on some

14:50, january 30, 2019

Modern threats to youth - what can be countered?

In the modern world, when information solves everything, and it often determines what is bad and good, it is difficult to find the right guidelines. Especially when it comes to young people.

14:12, january 30, 2019

FAO and Cambridge Worldwide Academy in Tajikistan join hands for change

Children with more education tend not only to be more concerned about the environment, but also more likely to engage in actions that promote and support measures that protect the environment.

11:31, january 30, 2019

Dushanbe administration sets up group to instill city dweller’s ethics in residents of Dushanbe propagate

Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali has signed a decree n setting up a group to instill city dweller’s ethics in residents of the Tajik capital.

11:02, january 30, 2019

Tajik entrepreneurs reportedly intend to construct of clinics and hotels in Uzbekistan

Tajik entrepreneurs reportedly intend to participate in construction of clinics and hotels in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region.

10:35, january 30, 2019

Tajikistan climbs up nine places in Corruption Perceptions Index

Tajikistan has climbed up nine places in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) table for 2018.

09:53, january 30, 2019

Nine killed, one injured in Darvoz traffic accident

Nine persons were killed and one other injured on January 29 as a car fell into the river in the Darvoz district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).

17:15, january 29, 2019

Tajikistan’s power holding: restructuring process under way, while debts near 2.5 billion USD

The Open Joint-Stock Holding Company Barqi Tojik (state-controlled utility responsible for generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Tajikistan) is expected to be divided into

16:28, january 29, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Prosecutor-general’s office seriously concerned over increase in juvenile crime in the country

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, representatives of the Prosecutor-General’s Office revealed on January 29 that compared to 2017, juvenile crime last year rose 31 percent

15:35, january 29, 2019

In Khorog, everything is calm, says Tajik chief prosecutor

Compared to 2017, crimes fell 30 percent in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), last year, Tajik chief prosecutor Yusuf Rahmon told reporters in Dushanbe today.

14:40, january 29, 2019

Two Stanford University students teach a Makerspace curriculum at Aga Khan Lycée in Khorog

Two Stanford University engineering undergraduate students, Faith Harron and Allison Armstrong, were teaching a Makerspace curriculum while spending their summer in Khorog, a town of 30,000 people,

11:51, january 29, 2019

Uzbekistan will participate in construction of two hydropower plants in northern Tajikistan

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Jamshed Shoimzoda, noted on January 28 that a joint Tajik-Uzbek working group will determine the

11:25, january 29, 2019

Uzbek gas deliveries to Tajikistan expected to increase nearly fourfold this year

Uzbek gas deliveries to Tajikistan are expected to increase nearly fourfold this year.

10:40, january 29, 2019