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10:12, january 8

US introduces 38 nations, including Tajikistan, to costly visa bond policy

Tajikistan has been added to the list of countries whose citizens are required to pay a visa bond when applying for a U.S. visa. The U.S.

09:54, january 8

Child taken from parents in Dushanbe due to vagrancy and suspicion of theft

In Dushanbe, police officers from the Shohmansour district arrested a 16-year-old minor involved in vagrancy and suspected of committing theft.

16:54, january 7

“We want to make jiu-jitsu a national sport”: BJJ legend Rafael Hubert visits Dushanbe

One of the world’s most respected Brazilian jiu-jitsu experts and a global BJJ legend, Rafael Hubert, paid a working visit to Dushanbe.

16:25, january 7

Number of Tajik students studying in Uzbekistan more than doubles in 2025

In the 2025/2026 academic year, the number of students from Tajikistan studying in Uzbekistan increased to 2,700, representing a 2.36-fold rise compared with the previous year.

15:52, january 7

Untapped potential of the past year: what is Tajikistan missing?

Tajikistan continues to underutilize its strategic potential in the infrastructure and logistics sector — an area that could serve as a powerful growth driver for accelerated industrialization.

15:23, january 7

Modernization of Qayroqqum hydropower plant fully completed

All six generating units of the Qayroqqum hydropower plant (HPP) have been fully modernized and put into operation.

15:07, january 7

President dismisses heads of nine cities and districts

On January 7, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a meeting with officials appointed as heads of several cities and districts, as well as to senior positions in other state bodies.

14:21, january 7

Social grievances or foreign interference? Protests in Iran and the authorities’ response

For the tenth consecutive day, protests have continued in several Iranian cities.

13:54, january 7

Tajikistan introduces online verification for marital status certificates

As of January 5, Tajik citizens can now verify the authenticity of their marital status certificates online using a QR code, eliminating the need for in-person visits to the Ministry of Justice.

13:43, january 7

Drone operator training program launched in Tajikistan

A unique educational project has recently launched in Tajikistan, aiming to break stereotypes about age and technology.

13:23, january 7

Kish Island remains top travel destination for Tajik tourists

Kish Island continues to be the most popular travel destination this season for Tajik nationals, with its appeal rooted in a combination of affordable prices, a pleasant climate, and straightforward

09:52, january 7

Mahmurod Ashourov finds Nazirbibi after Asia-Plus publication. He saved her 57 years ago

Mahmurod Ashourov is a doctor, rescuer, and mountaineer who became the first Tajik to summit Peak Communism in 1971.

17:20, january 6

Tajikistan opens 15 support rooms for violence victims

In Tajikistan, fifteen specialized support rooms for victims of violence have opened in medical facilities, providing access to medical and psychosocial assistance.

16:04, january 6

Uzbek law enforcement agencies reportedly seize 32 Kg of narcotic drugs smuggled from Tajikistan

In Uzbekistan, law enforcement agencies seized about 32 kilograms of narcotics illegally imported from Tajikistan during a series of special operations.

15:41, january 6

Cotton prices rise on global markets after long period of decline

Since the beginning of 2026, cotton prices have been on the rise again. In early January, cotton futures surged to 64.

15:25, january 6

Tajikistan ranks 89th in the global Women’s Security Index

Tajikistan has ranked 89th out of 181 countries in the global Women, Peace and Security Index (WPS) for 2025/26 , scoring 0.685 points.

15:08, january 6

Prices for NBT-produced gold bars surge by nearly 40% last year

In 2025, the price of gold bars issued by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) surged by a record 39.03%, driven by the global rise in gold prices.

14:29, january 6

Imon International announces unprecedented interest rate reduction — up to 8% below standard terms

For the first time in its history, Imon International is launching a lending program with interest rates reduced by up to 8% below standard terms for priority sectors of the economy.

11:32, january 6

US power play in Venezuela sends shockwaves through Eurasian energy markets

The United States’ bold move to detain Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and signal a takeover of the country’s oil sector has triggered sharp condemnation from Russia and China

11:07, january 6

Independent audit reveals issues in financial statements of OJSC NBO Roghun

Audit firm Baker Tilly Tajikistan has reviewed the financial statements of Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) NBO Roghun for the year 2024, issuing a qualified opinion — confirming the report only

10:17, january 6

January in Tajikistan to be warm and dry

According to the country’s Hydrometeorology Agency (Hydromet), January 2026 is expected to be relatively warm across most parts of Tajikistan.

09:53, january 6

Around 20% of land in Central Asia is degraded — UN Report

Roughly one-fifth of all land in Central Asia, including Tajikistan, is classified as degraded.

16:09, january 5

Russia deported more than 54,000 migrants over the first 11 months of 2025

Russian authorities deported 54,400 labor migrants and foreign nationals in the first 11 months of 2025, Interfax reports , citing official court statistics.

15:50, january 5

Notable Central Asian movies of 2025: a year of social themes and artistic exploration

Central Asian cinema in 2025 demonstrated a broad range of social and artistic narratives, from philosophical dramas to bittersweet comedies.

14:54, january 5

Tajik national deported from Germany over suspected attack plot

A 21-year-old citizen of Tajikistan has been deported from Germany after being detained in December on suspicion of planning an attack targeting crowded public areas.

14:34, january 5

Man arrested in southern Tajikistan on suspicion of killing former wife

Law enforcement authorities in Tajikistan have arrested a 28-year-old man in the Muminobod district of Khatlon province on suspicion of killing his former wife, reportedly driven by jealousy and

14:10, january 5

New logistics center planned on Tajik-Uzbek border

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Tajikistan’s Ministry of Transport, and the Center for Public-Private Partnership Project Implementation have launched work on a feasibility study for a new

13:43, january 5

Top transport workers and companies honored in Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s Ministry of Transport has announced the winners of its annual professional competitions, recognizing the best companies and specialists in the transport sector.

11:12, january 5

Mystery surrounds killings of Chinese workers along Tajik-Afghan border

Weeks after deadly cross-border attacks claimed the lives of five Chinese workers near the volatile Afghan-Tajik border, uncertainty continues to cloud the circumstances and motivations behind the

10:40, january 5

Tajikistan to build 300 km of roads in 2026

Tajikistan will begin construction of 300 kilometers of international and national highways in 2026, with a total investment of 3 billion somoni.

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