Tajkistan

Tortured and kidney lost: Panjakent resident receives only TJS10,800 in moral compensation

The Interior Ministry has paid 10,000 somoni (TJS) in moral compensation to the 37-year-old resident of the northern city of Panjakent, Farhod Ghoibov, who suffered repeated beatings by two police

15:26, august 16, 2018

SECURITY

Tajik cyclists’ attackers allegedly promised 1 million U.S. dollars

Tajik cyclists’ attackers have allegedly been promised 1 million U.S. dollars. Such rumors are circulating amongst6 residents.

14:26, august 16, 2018

LAW-ORDER

Resident of Tursunzoda gets lengthy jail term for attempt to join IS militants in Syria

Resident of the city of Tursunzoda, Sadullo Qazoqov, has got a lengthy jail term for an attempt to join the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Syria.

14:08, august 16, 2018

Seven Tajik scholars to enroll in Master’s courses of Japanese universities

Seven scholars, who are staff of the regional administrations of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) and Staff provinces as well as the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, the Agency

11:26, august 16, 2018

SECURITY

Alleged ringleader behind July's deadly attack on foreign cyclists in Danghara reportedly influenced by others

The mother of Hussein Abdusamadov, the alleged ringleader behind July's deadly attack on foreign cyclists in Danghara district, says her son was influenced by a cleric who is now on

10:50, august 16, 2018

Pamir Energy organizes The Power of Happiness festival on the Roof of the World

Pamir Energy Company (Pamir Energy) has organized a family festival titled “Nerui Khoushbakhti” (The Power of Happiness) in Vanj and Shugnan districts of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous

10:14, august 16, 2018

Fire at Kulob’s central market reportedly caused by arson

The Kulob fire department says that a fire that broke out at Kulob’s central market in the night of August 14 was caused by arson.

09:52, august 16, 2018

POWER

Rahmon extends condolences to Italian president over Genoa bridge collapse

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday expressed his condolences to his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella over the collapse of a motorway bridge near the port city of Genoa.

18:09, august 15, 2018

Communications service agency reportedly plans to set price for SIM cards…at TJS250

The Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan plans to set price for SIM cards for mobile phone at 250.00 somoni (TJS).

16:59, august 15, 2018

In July, inflation rate in Tajikistan reportedly stood at 1.1 percent

Last month, inflation rate in Tajikistan stood at 1.1 percent, which is 0.6 percent higher than in June, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan.

16:35, august 15, 2018

TAJKISTAN

«In Tajikistan, men also suffer from domestic violence »: how do free lawyers work in the Tajik outback

In several regions of Tajikistan, anyone can get free assistance from local lawyers, how it works?

16:08, august 15, 2018

Tajikistan’s external debt reportedly up 14 million U.S. dollars in H1 2018

Over the first six months of this year, Tajikistan’s external debt has increased by 14 million U.S. dollars decreased by nearly 20 million U.S. dollars and as of uly 1, 2018, it amounts to 2.

15:34, august 15, 2018

LAW-ORDER

Appeal hearings for Khairullo Mirsaidov adjourned

The appeal hearings for the journalist, Khairullo Mirsaidov, were adjourned on August 15 until August 22. Representatives of the U.S.

11:18, august 15, 2018

SECURITY

Kokul BCP on Tajik-Afghan border closed for security reasons

The Tajik authorities have temporarily closed one of border crossing points (BCPs) along the Tajik-Afghan border for security reasons.

10:46, august 15, 2018

Tajik business delegation departs for Tashkent

A Tajik business delegation numbering more than 250 people departed for Tashkent today for participation in the next meeting of the Council of Entrepreneurs of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan that will

10:17, august 15, 2018

British Ambassador expresses his opinion on Khairullo Mirsaidov’s case

British Ambassador to Tajikistan, Mr.

10:00, august 15, 2018

President orders 15 percent rise in public sector wages version

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday signed a decree on measures aimed at strengthening the level of population's social security and increasing the minimum wage, public sector wage, pensions and

09:19, august 15, 2018

Four Russian mountaineers in 'serious' condition after deadly helicopter crash

Russian officials say four Russian mountaineers are in very serious condition at a hospital in Dushanbe after a deadly August 13 helicopter accident in Tajikistan's Pamir Mountains, according to

09:09, august 15, 2018

ADB plans to provide over $300 million to Tajikistan during 2019-2021

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Mr. Wencai Zhang on August 13 met here with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Mr.

17:33, august 14, 2018

President derides quality of school uniforms sown by domestic producers

President Emomali Rahmon has harshly criticized the quality of school uniforms sown in Dushanbe, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

16:43, august 14, 2018

Interior minster’s debut as playwright expected to take place in the second half of August

Despite his professional background as the interior minister, Ramazon Rahimzoda, is apparently no stranger to writing.

16:04, august 14, 2018

US Department of State warns US citizens traveling to Tajikistan to be aware of heightened risks to safety and security

The U.S. Department of State has new advisories at Travel.state.gov that rank every country on a scale of one to four to help travelers make informed decisions about their personal safety.

14:58, august 14, 2018

Tajik capital takes preparations for winter

Deputy Prime Minister, Azim Ibrohim, today morning visited Dushanbe-1 and Dushanbe-2 combined heat and power (CHP) plants as well as the State Unitary Enterprise (SUE) “Dushanbe Heating

11:51, august 14, 2018

China to provide preferential loans to Tajik importers of its goods

China will provide preferential export credits to Tajik enterprises for importing Chinese goods.

10:50, august 14, 2018

Emergency service publishes names of those killed in Sunday helicopter mountain crash

The Committee on Emergency Situations and Civil Defense (CES) under the Government of Tajikistan has published names of those killed in a Sunday helicopter mountain crash.

10:03, august 14, 2018

This year, Tajikistan celebrates Idi Qurbon on August 21

This year, Tajikistan celebrated Idi Qurbon, or Eid al-Adha in Arabic, on August 21, according to the Committee for Religious Affairs, Observing National Traditions and Rituals (CRA) under the

17:33, august 13, 2018

Human rights groups call on diplomats to press Tajik authorities to free Khairullo Mirsaidov

Human rights groups have called on diplomats and representatives of international organizations to press Tajik authorities “to unconditionally set aside the conviction against a respected

17:08, august 13, 2018

Two crewmen and three mountaineers reportedly killed in Sunday helicopter mountain crash in Tajikistan

At least five people, including three mountaineers and two crew members, have been killed in a Sunday helicopter mountain crash, a reliable source told Asia-Plus in an interview.

16:24, august 13, 2018

POWER

Electricity irregularities hit some areas of Dushanbe

Electricity irregularities are hitting some areas of Dushanbe from August 13 to August 16, according to the Dushanbe electricity supply network.

16:00, august 13, 2018