Road Deaths of Demining Team Are Remembered in Tajikistan

This week, a Swiss humanitarian group with a leading role in the disposal of unexploded ordnance in Tajikistan is commemorating the deaths of five of its Tajik workers in a 2016 vehicle accident in the Central Asian country. “On this day, we take a moment …

Kazakhstan declares GTA and Counter-Strike 'haram'; Tajikistan has already banned them

15:39, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus While Kazakhstan's top Islamic authority recently issued a religious ruling declaring popular video games like GTA, Counter-Strike 2, and Dota 2 “haram,” or forbidden under Islamic law, Tajikistan has already taken a …

Tajikistan's telecom market set for steady growth, expected to reach US$480 million by 2027

13:53, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan’s telecommunications sector is poised for significant growth over the next two years, with average annual revenue increases of 6.75% forecasted through 2027, according to a joint market study by Nexign and …

Russia bans gelatin imports from Tajikistan over safety concerns

10:01, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Russia has imposed a ban on the import of beef-derived gelatin from Tajikistan, effective July 1, citing major concerns over product safety and quality control. The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance …

Tajikistan cancels paid paternity leave, retains unpaid childcare leave for fathers

16:11, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan has officially canceled paid paternity leave for men following the birth of a child, according to the country’s Agency for Social Insurance and Pensions.  While fathers are no longer entitled to state-funded …

Tajikistan approves national investment strategy for the period up to 2040

11:10, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Government of Tajikistan has officially approved a long-term national investment strategy extending through the year 2040.  The Tajik president’s official website says the strategy was reviewed and adopted during a regular …

Unique Artifact from Kushan Era Unearthed in Tajikistan

Archaeologists from the National Museum of Tajikistan have unearthed a rare and significant artifact, a clay vessel bearing a complete inscription in the Bactrian language, dating to the Kushan era. The discovery was made at the Khalkhajar archaeological …

The rise in prices for Kazakh wheat will lead to higher prices for grain, flour, and bread in Tajikistan in the coming ...

According to the forecast of the Ministry of Economic Development, in Tajikistan in 2025, the wheat harvest will reach 956,000 tons. At the same time, last year 881,000 tons of wheat were harvested in Tajikistan (8.5% less), Asia-Plus reports. However, the …

Kyrgyzstan president expected to pay state visit to Tajikistan

14:15, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is set to make a state visit to Tajikistan later this year, the Kyrgyz president’s press service announced.  Preparations for the high-level visit were a central topic during a bilateral meeting …

Tajikistan’s trade deficit widens as imports outpace exports