Tajkistan

SCO heads of government vow to boost trade and economic cooperation

Heads of government from member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have vowed to boost trade and economic cooperation.

16:15, november 3, 2016

Russian deputy foreign minister visits Dushanbe to discuss cooperation issues

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin will arrive in Dushanbe next week to discuss cooperation.

15:17, november 3, 2016

Russian authorities to suspend air communication with Tajikistan

Russian media outlets report that Russian authorities may unilaterally suspend air communication with Tajikistan.

14:43, november 3, 2016

One more market shut down in Dushanbe for noncompliance with fire safety requirements

One market have been shut down in Dushanbe for noncompliance with fire safety requirements.

11:35, november 3, 2016

Tajikistan criminalizes insulting the Leader of the Nation

A new article stipulating punishment for insulting the Founder of Peace and National Unity and the Leader of the Nation will be included in Tajikistan’s Penal Code.

10:53, november 3, 2016

Indem Foundation announces closure of Tajik-language weekly Nigoh

Local Indem Foundation has announced closure of Dushanbe Tajik-language weekly Nigoh (View).

10:12, november 3, 2016

Tajik lawmakers back bill to ban dual citizenship for individuals serving in security services

Tajik lawmakers have approved amendments to the law that would ban individuals with dual citizenship from serving in the country’s security services.

15:36, november 2, 2016

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan work out draft agreement on direct air communication

In a report released at a regular sitting of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s upper house of parliament), the Minister of Transport Sherali Ganjalzoda noted on November 2 that a draft

14:52, november 2, 2016

Tajikistan expected to create database of IMEI numbers

Tajik communications service agency will create the database of IMEI numbers.

14:16, november 2, 2016

Tajik capital hosts the 10th international handicraft festival

The Tenth International Craft and Fashion Festival titled “Diyori Husn” (Land of Beauty) is expected to take place in Dushanbe in late November.

13:37, november 2, 2016

UN SG calls on nations to ensure that journalists guaranteed space to operate free from intimidation

In a statement delivered on the occasion of the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists,’ UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon noted on November 2 that attacks on

11:34, november 2, 2016

Big fat Tajik wedding hides nest of Central Asian intrigue

EurasiaNet.org reports a lavish wedding in Moscow has drawn gasps of envious amazement even from Russians inured to garish displays of wealth.

11:22, november 2, 2016

Tax Committee equates independent attorneys with entrepreneurs

The Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan has equated local independent attorneys with entrepreneurs.

10:41, november 2, 2016

Next session of the parliament’s upper house expected to be convened on November 8

Speaker of Tajikistan’s upper house (Majlisi Milli) of parliament, Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, has signed a resolution on convocation of the next session of the Majlisi Milli on November 8.

10:25, november 2, 2016

Dushanbe administration donates 15 new vehicles to local police department

Dushanbe administration has donated 15 new vehicles to the Dushanbe police department on the occasion of Police Day, which is marked in Tajikistan on November 10.

09:59, november 2, 2016

ADB-financed road upgrade to improve Dushanbe-Qurghon Teppa connectivity

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $65.

16:44, november 1, 2016

First national ePurse appears in Tajikistan

The first national electronic purse (ePurse) – Tezpardokht – has appeared in Tajikistan.

16:01, november 1, 2016

The process to reregister all existing SIM cards starts in Tajikistan

The process to reregister all existing SIM cards has begun in Tajikistan.

15:35, november 1, 2016

SECURITY

Tajikistan reportedly reaches 91 percent of autumn conscription campaign target

By November 1, Tajikistan has reached 91 percent of the autumn conscription campaign target, Faridoun Mahmadalizoda, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense (MoD), said.

15:11, november 1, 2016

INCIDENTS

Tajik border guard officer killed in clash with Afghan drug smugglers along Tajik-Afghan border in Khatlon

A Tajik border guard officer has been killed in an armed clash with Afghan drug smugglers along the Tajik-Afghan border in the Tajik southern Khatlon province.

14:41, november 1, 2016

Rasoulzoda will represent Tajikistan at a meeting of SCO heads of government in Bishkek

Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda will represent Tajikistan at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (CSO) Council of Heads of Government that will take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on

11:33, november 1, 2016

Tajik veteran politician suggests naming Roghun HPP after Emomali Rahmon

Tajik veteran politician Hikmatullo Nasriddinov has suggested naming the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

10:31, november 1, 2016

Electricity rationing introduced in rural areas of Tajikistan

Electricity rationing has been introduced in rural areas of Tajikistan.

16:38, october 31, 2016

Estonian universities reportedly ready to receive students from Tajikistan

Estonian universities are reportedly ready to receive students from Tajikistan.

16:13, october 31, 2016

Special commission set up to find out the cause of Friday’s electricity blackout

A special commission has been set up to find out the cause of Friday’s electricity blackout, according to Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national integrated power company).

14:52, october 31, 2016

Tajik performers invited to participate in Shashmaqom Festival in New York

Five Tajik performers have been invited to participate in the Shashmaqom Festival that will take place in New York in November this year.

13:51, october 31, 2016

One more professional holiday expected to appear in Tajikistan next year

Employees of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan will celebrate their professional holiday in January.

13:32, october 31, 2016

Tajikistan rises two spots in World Bank’s 2017 ease of doing business report

Tajikistan’s ranking improved from last year’s 130 to 128 in the World Bank Group’s ease of doing business report, released on October 25, 2016.

13:14, october 31, 2016

Heat energy price hike reportedly will not affect residential customers in Dushanbe

The Dushanbe administration says the heat energy price hike will not affect residential customers. “The heat energy price for residential customers will remain the same – 1.

11:43, october 31, 2016