Bishkek and Cholpon-Ata to host Tajikistan Culture Days
Tajikistan Culture Days will be held in Kyrgyzstan from May 17 to 22. The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy announced.
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Comedian Bakhtiyor Rahimov, Who Lamented Decline of Satire in Tajikistan, Dies
Tajik satirist Bakhtiyor Rahimov, whose comic performances lampooned daily life and sometimes touched on power, corruption and bureaucracy, has died after longstanding health problems. He was 56 years old, according to media reports. Rahimov, founder of a comedy group called Gharibsho Company and a
Tajikistan Amnesty to Free or Reduce Sentences for More Than 18,000
President Emomali Rahmon has signed an amnesty law covering 18,038 convicted people as Tajikistan prepares to mark 35 years of independence. The measure provides full release for 11,305 people and reduces the unserved terms of 6,733 others. The 11,305 figure includes prison and settlement-colony sen
Youth Forum of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,Tajikistan to be held in Bishkek
The Youth Forum of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan will be held in Bishkek. The UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy reported.
Kyrgyzstan ranked 78th in Global Passport Index
Kyrgyzstan has ranked 78th in the latest Global Passport Index (GPI).
Kyrgyzstan improves position in KidsRights Index 2026
Kyrgyzstan ranked 82nd out of 194 countries in the international KidsRights Index 2026, improving by five positions compared to last year, when it placed 87th.
Kyrgyzstan raises issue of water compensation for upstream countries again
Kyrgyzstan is advocating the introduction of mutually beneficial compensation mechanisms in the water and energy sector of Central Asia and is calling for strengthened regional cooperation amid accelerated glacier melt and shrinking water resources.
Evander Holyfield intends to open boxing academy in Kyrgyzstan
Legendary American boxer Evander Holyfield, a former undisputed world champion in two weight classes, has expressed his desire to open his own boxing academy in Kyrgyzstan. The organizing committee of the International Night of Professional Boxing says.
Tajikistan Offers Farmers Subsidized Diesel as Fuel Shortages Deepen
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Agriculture says farmers will be able to purchase diesel at a subsidized price of approximately $1.20 per liter through the Agency for State Material Reserves as fuel shortages intensify across the country. Speaking at a press conference on July 9, First Deputy Agriculture M
Tajikistan Nearly Halves Undernourishment, but Healthy Diets Remain Out of Reach for Many
Tajikistan has nearly halved its undernourishment rate over the past decade, but food insecurity and access to healthy diets remain major challenges for a significant share of the population, according to a new regional report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The
Tajikistan Warns of Mudslides as Central Asia Expands Flood Cooperation
Authorities in Tajikistan say heavy rain could trigger mudslides in parts of the country in the coming days and have warned people to be extremely careful when traveling on roads near mountains and riverbanks. The warning was issued on Wednesday, days after government officials, scientists, and othe
Tajikistan Secures $1.7 Million Grant to Digitize Free Economic Zones
Tajikistan will receive a $1.7 million grant to introduce a “Single Window” digital system in the country’s free economic zones to simplify administrative procedures and improve the investment climate. The project agreement was signed in Vienna during a meeting between representatives of Tajikistan’
Tajikistan and UK Expand Cooperation in Education and Science
Tajikistan and the United Kingdom intend to expand cooperation in education, science, and specialist training. These issues were discussed by Tajikistan’s Minister of Education and Science Rahim Saidzoda and the UK ambassador to Dushanbe, Katherine Smitton, Avesta.tj reported . Representatives of th
Tajikistan to Receive $20 Million Kuwait Fund Loan for Schools
Tajikistan will receive concessional financing equivalent to about $20 million from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to implement an education-sector project. The funds will be used to build and equip schools in different regions of the country. According to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Fin
Tajikistan calls on SCO states to enhance contacts between media organizations
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media Forum held in Kyrgyzstan, Tajik Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Nazirmad Alizoda emphasized the importance of developing cooperation between SCO member states in the fields of media, digital technologies, and information security.
Tajikistan Targets Industrial Growth as Share of GDP to Reach 30% by 2030
Tajikistan aims to increase industry’s share of gross domestic product to 30% by 2030 as part of its accelerated industrialization strategy, the State Committee on Investments and State Property Management said. The committee said the country has a strong raw materials base to support industrial dev
Tajikistan Shuts Down Counterfeit Children’s Medicines Operation
Law enforcement authorities in Dushanbe have shut down an underground operation that allegedly produced counterfeit pharmaceutical products, including medicines intended for children. According to the Dushanbe police department , the seized products included syrups sold under well-known brands inclu
Tajikistan and ADB Discuss Modernization of Tajik Sea Reservoir
Tajikistan is planning a major modernization of the Tajik Sea reservoir, known until 2016 as the Kayrakkum Reservoir. The project is a strategic water initiative for the country and the wider Central Asian region. Prospects for the project were discussed during a meeting between Tajikistan’s officia
EBRD Names Tajikistan One of Central Asia’s Fastest-Growing Economies
Tajikistan continues to record one of the strongest economic growth rates in Central Asia, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in its June 2026 Regional Economic Prospects report . The EBRD estimates that Tajikistan’s economy grew by 8% year-on-year in the first
Tajikistan and UK Discuss Banking Regulation and Sanctions Compliance
Representatives of Tajikistan’s government and banking sector met with Douglas Clark, the United Kingdom’s regional sanctions attaché, in Dushanbe to discuss banking regulation, risk management, and the development of bilateral cooperation in the financial sector. According to the National Bank of T