AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWages Rise: Tajikistan’s average monthly wage climbed 19.8% year-on-year to 3,194.45 somoni as of June 1, with education workers earning about 3,089 somoni and public administration/defense/social security about 2,779 somoni. Air Quality Watch: Dushanbe and other cities now have a government-run air quality portal (airquality.meteo.tj) using data from monitoring devices, after Tajik authorities criticized an international IQAir assessment. Border Security: Tajik authorities say 17 Afghan nationals accused of drug smuggling were killed in seven clashes in the first half of 2026, while 18 others were arrested; officials report rising trafficking cases and record seizures. Energy Pressure: With Russian fuel supplies strained, Tajikistan says it has enough fuel for two more months and is again exploring domestic oil and gas options with CNPC help. Economy Output: Industrial production grew 14.1% in the first half of 2026, reaching 33.8 billion somoni, led by Sughd’s 20.5 billion. Agriculture Relief: The agriculture ministry says farmers can buy subsidized diesel via state reserves at about $1.20 per liter as shortages deepen. Human Rights: HRW says Germany deported Tajik opposition activist Asadullo Boboev and his son to Dushanbe despite fears of detention and mistreatment.
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