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10:55, may 26, 2025

ADB Vice-President to Visit Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Vice-President Yingming Yang on Wednesday will start a three-day official visit to Tajikistan – his first to the country. Mr.

16:08, may 23, 2025

Who is the new head of Tajikistan’s traffic police?

Nearly a month after his appointment, the identity of the new chief of the Interior Ministry Main Traffic Police Directorate has become known.

14:31, may 23, 2025

Tajikistan launches its first national Internet traffic exchange point

Tajikistan has established its first National Internet Exchange Point (IXP), named TJ-IX (Tajikistan Internet Exchange), based at the state-owned company Tojiktelekom.

11:48, may 23, 2025

Bodies of six Tajik migrants killed in Kazakhstan Crash repatriated

The bodies of six Tajik migrants who died in a traffic accident in Kazakhstan on their way to Russia were sent back to Tajikistan on May 22, authorities have confirmed.

11:45, may 23, 2025

Dushanbe authorities warn against collecting money for school repairs

The Dushanbe Education Department has once again issued a warning about the ban on collecting money for repairs in educational institutions.

09:35, may 23, 2025

Football legends of Tajikistan and Russia reunite for friendly match in Dushanbe

The Central Republican Stadium in Dushanbe was filled with nostalgia, applause, and a deep love for football on Wednesday, as legendary players from Tajikistan and Russia faced off in a celebratory

16:04, may 22, 2025

U.S. may reconsider terrorist designation of the Taliban as other countries ease restrictions

The United States is reportedly reviewing the terrorist status of the Taliban movement amid recent negotiations that led to the release of detained Americans in Afghanistan.

15:26, may 22, 2025

Tajikistan abolishes criminal liability for likes and reposts — will past sentences be reviewed?

Tajikistan’s president, Emomali Rahmon, signed a landmark law on May 14, 2025, abolishing criminal liability for digital interactions such as likes, reposts, and comments on social media.

14:38, may 22, 2025

Tajik telecom operators earn over US$105 million over the first quarter of this year

The telecommunications industry in Tajikistan has generated more than 1.

10:20, may 22, 2025

Tajik official’s argument that mountainous topography impedes government digitalization efforts doesn’t hold water

Tajik officials earlier this year raised eyebrows with an expressed intent to transform the Central Asian into a hub for AI innovation.

09:58, may 22, 2025

Sanoatsodirotbonk expands international economic cooperation

Tajikistan’s industrial and export bank Sanoatsodirotbonk (Industry & Export Bank) is stepping up its international cooperation efforts, following a key bilateral meeting with the Saudi

09:32, may 22, 2025

Toddler dies in private kindergarten in Dushanbe; teacher detained

A tragic incident in a private kindergarten in the Tajik capital has left a two-year-old boy dead, prompting public outrage and calls for stricter oversight of preschool institutions.

16:43, may 21, 2025

The dollar loses 1.1 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency over the past week

The dollar (USD) has lost 1.1 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), over the past week.

16:20, may 21, 2025

Tajik migrants face harsh treatment and delays at Kazakh-Russian border amid legalization deadline

Tajik labor migrants seeking to legalize their status in Russia report unfair treatment and discrimination at the Kazakh-Russian border, as many struggle to meet the September 10 deadline for

14:53, may 21, 2025

Tajikistan’s Post Office resumes mail service with Russia after nearly year-long hiatus

After a suspension lasting almost a year, Tajikistan’s national postal service, Pochtai Tojik, has resumed international mail deliveries to Russia.

14:41, may 21, 2025

Tajikistan’s external debt decreases by US$87 million in three months

Tajikistan’s external debt has declined by US$87 million over the first quarter of 2025, reaching a total of US$3.1 billion as of April 1, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) reported.

14:21, may 21, 2025

Transport tax in Tajikistan rises sharply — vehicle inspection becomes more expensive

Starting May 18, 2025, new increased rates for the transport tax have come into effect in Tajikistan.

14:16, may 21, 2025

NETS wins “Favorite Brand 2025” award for driving technological progress

Tajikistan’s leading telecom provider NETS has been named “Favorite Brand 2025” in the “Engine of Progress” category, recognizing its outstanding role in advancing the

10:48, may 21, 2025

Potato harvest begins in Tajikistan amid 20% drop in sown area

The potato harvest for the new season has officially started in Tajikistan, with over 5,500 tons collected since May 16.

10:12, may 21, 2025

The fourth year of the war: how Tajiks live in Ukraine

Three years of war in Ukraine have changed the lives of millions, including those who once chose this country as their home.

10:03, may 21, 2025

Tajik official names mountains as the main obstacle to quality Internet

Issues related to internet quality in Tajikistan have technical aspects, says Khurshed Faizullozoda, head of the Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of Tajikistan.

09:31, may 21, 2025

Six citizens of Tajikistan killed in a traffic accident in Kazakhstan

A traffic accident occurred on the Almaty–Yekaterinburg highway in Kazakhstan on the morning of May 20: a Ford Transit vehicle collided with a DAF truck.

09:06, may 21, 2025

CSTO to begin supplying weapons to strengthen Tajikistan’s common border with Afghanistan in 2026

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will begin delivering weapons and military equipment in 2026 to reinforce the southern borders of its member states, including the Tajik-Afghan

16:37, may 20, 2025

“He became a victim…” - 25 years on, Saif Rahimzoda Afardi’s killer still unknown

Today marks 25 years since the assassination of Saif Rahimzoda Afardi, a renowned Tajik writer, filmmaker, and former head of the Committee for TV and Radio-broadcasting.

15:50, may 20, 2025

Tajikistan asks Islamic financial institutions to step up support for major development projects

Tajikistan has called on the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and other Islamic financial institutions to expand their support for the country’s key infrastructure and economic sectors.

14:39, may 20, 2025

A summer that changes everything: MediaLAB Asia+ launches educational program for teenagers

Every summer, parents face the same question: how to keep their teenagers busy in a way that's not only fun but also meaningful?

12:35, may 20, 2025

Why don’t banks in Dushanbe accept foreign currency with minor damage?

Tajik banks often refuse to exchange foreign currency banknotes that have the slightest damage — a problem raised by Asia-Plus readers.

12:04, may 20, 2025

Over 26 kilograms of drugs smuggled from Tajikistan seized in Uzbekistan

A large-scale special operation conducted in Uzbekistan with the participation of Border Troops and the National Security Service (NSS) Directorate for the Tashkent region has resulted in the seizure

11:11, may 20, 2025

Korean Government supports 18 million USD for the better capacity against climate change and for the modernization of agricultural sector

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Government of Tajikistan signed two Records of Discussion (RoD) in Dushanbe on May 16 to launch development cooperation projects in the

10:48, may 20, 2025

Tajik migrant rescues three children from burning apartment in Yekaterinburg

A migrant worker from Tajikistan, 32-year-old Sayvali Sharipov, saved the lives of three children from a burning apartment on the evening of May 14, drawing widespread praise for his bravery.