Tajkistan

Body of 10-year-old Qobiljon, killed in school xenophobic attack in Russia returned to Tajikistan

The body of the 10-year-old Qobiljon Aliyev, who was killed in a school xenophobic attack in Moscow region was returned to Tajikistan today morning.

09:35, december 18, 2025

An evening when all the stars aligned: Tarona Music Award 2025 held in Dushanbe

On December 13, Dushanbe hosted one of the country’s most anticipated cultural events — the Tarona Music Award 2025.

09:00, december 18, 2025

POLITICS

Japan to host first C5+1 summit with Central Asian leaders

The Japanese government is preparing to host the inaugural C5+1 summit with the heads of five Central Asian countries in Tokyo on December 19-20, according to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign

16:41, december 17, 2025

Mahmurod Ashourov: the first Tajik to conquer Ismoil Somoni Peak and his search for Nazarbibi

Mahmurod Ashourov, a legendary Tajik mountaineer, was the first Tajik to conquer the challenging Ismoil Somoni Peak, a feat that marked a significant milestone in the history of Tajik mountaineering.

15:54, december 17, 2025

Tajik interior minister calls for thorough investigation into murder of 10-year-old Tajik boy in Russia

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, Ramazon Rahimzoda, has held phone talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, during which he urged a comprehensive investigation into

15:39, december 17, 2025

Tajikistan’s MFA condemns xenophobic attack on 10-year-old Tajik boy in Moscow region

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has strongly condemned the attack that took place on December 16, targeting 10-year-old Qobiljon Aliyev, a citizen of Tajikistan, who was a fourth-grade

15:25, december 17, 2025

Tajik embassy seeks justice for murder of 10-year-old Tajik boy in in school xenophobic attack in Moscow region

The Embassy of Tajikistan in Moscow has taken control of the investigation into the tragic death of a 10-year-old Tajik boy in a school xenophobic attack in Odintsovo district, Moscow region, and has

14:58, december 17, 2025

POLITICS

Tajikistan to strengthen global cooperation amid geopolitical tensions

This year, President Emomali Rahmon addressed a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament on December 16.

14:46, december 17, 2025

Tajikistan's agrarian sector achieves 8.5% growth in 2025 despite climate challenges

Despite the challenges posed by climate change, including high temperatures, Tajikistan’s agriculture sector has shown remarkable resilience in 2025, achieving an 8.5% growth rate.

14:32, december 17, 2025

Tajikistan's energy sector growth and investments to ensure energy independence

Over the past decade, Tajikistan has invested more than 60 billion somonis into its energy sector, resulting in an increase in electricity generation capacity by 1,017 megawatts.

14:02, december 17, 2025

Tajikistan expands industrial sector with over 2,600 new enterprises and 87,000 jobs

As part of the country's efforts to achieve one of its key national strategic goals—rapid industrialization—the government has overseen the creation of more than 2,600 industrial

10:23, december 17, 2025

Well-known Tajik singer Firouz Pallayev dies in Dushanbe

On December 16, well-known Tajik singer Firouz Pallayev passed away in Dushanbe at the age of 45. Preliminary reports suggest that the cause of death was a heart attack.

10:04, december 17, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Young man gets a jail term of 24 years for killing girlfriend who refused his marriage proposal

A regional court in the northern Sughd province has sentenced a young man to 24 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend after she refused his marriage proposal.

09:23, december 17, 2025

Emomali Rahmon: Tajikistan will double its mineral production

In his address to the Tajik parliament, President Emomali Rahmon yesterday announced that the country’s mineral production sector has seen significant growth in recent years.

09:13, december 17, 2025

Tajikistan’s president promises to create 1.4 million jobs within the next 5 Years

In his address to the parliament, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon announced on December 16 that 1.4 million jobs will be created in the country over the next five years.

17:25, december 16, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Tajikistan hosts international forum on combating corruption in business

On December 12, the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan hosted in Dushanbe the International Forum on Combating Corruption in Business

16:57, december 16, 2025

A ten-year-old boy, likely from Tajik family, killed in school xenophobic attack in Moscow region

A tragic incident unfolded in the village of Gorki-2 in the Odintsovo district of Moscow region, where a 15-year-old boy attacked students at his school with a knife.

16:16, december 16, 2025

Top earning players in Tajikistan’s 2025 premier league: the most expensive XI revealed

The Tajikistan Premier League 2025 season has concluded, and alongside it, the highest-valued starting lineup for the championship has been established.

15:01, december 16, 2025

Emomali Rahmon reiterates concern over wearing "of clothing alien to the national culture”

In his address to the parliament on December 16, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon once again expressed concern about the wearing of "alien clothing" in the country.

14:35, december 16, 2025

President of Tajikistan proposes measures to improve credit system and housing accessibility

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon emphasized the need to improve the country's financial system, enhance access to credit for businesses and citizens, including mortgages for

14:22, december 16, 2025

Salaries and social benefits to be increased in Tajikistan starting september 2026

Starting from September 1, 2026, salaries and social benefits in Tajikistan will be increased, as announced by President Emomali Rahmon in his address to the parliament on December 16.

13:59, december 16, 2025

Emomali Rahmon: "Food security in Tajikistan reaches 85%"

Food security in Tajikistan has reached 85%, marking a significant achievement in ensuring the country's sustainable development.

13:46, december 16, 2025

Emomali Rahmon: "In 2027, Tajikistan will forget about power shortages"

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon announced that the third unit of the Roghun Hydropower Plant (HPP) will be commissioned in 2027, ensuring the country's energy independence by September

13:27, december 16, 2025

Emomali Rahmon: "State budget revenues have grown by 65% in the last five years"

The revenue part of Tajikistan’s state budget for the first 11 months of 2025 amounted to 50 billion somoni (5.

11:28, december 16, 2025

President orders development of telecommunications strategy and new tax administration program

Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon has instructed the country’s Communications Service to develop a Telecommunications Development Strategy for period up to 2040 and present it for

11:00, december 16, 2025

President of Tajikistan: the economy is growing, incomes are rising, and poverty levels are decreasing

In 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Tajikistan reached 173 billion somonis, with an economic growth rate of 8.4%.

10:41, december 16, 2025

Eskhata Bank marks 20 years of strategic partnership with EBRD

On December 16, 2025, Eskhata Bank celebrates two decades of successful cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

09:56, december 16, 2025

Tajikistan ranks 113th in Global Social Progress Index

Tajikistan has ranked 113th out of 170 countries in the updated AlTi Global Social Progress Index 2025, earning a score of 58.15.

09:29, december 16, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Saifullo Azimov sentenced to life in prison for murder of woman and her three children in Roudaki district

The Supreme Court of Tajikistan has sentenced Saifullo Azimov to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a woman and her three underage children in the village of Daryobod, Roudaki district.

09:00, december 16, 2025