Pakistani and Tajik Taliban open training camps in Afghanistan

The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan (TTP) and Jamaat Ansarullah (JA) have established training camps in Afghanistan with support from Al Qaeda and the Taliban, the United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team reported. These...

Five Islamic State prisoners killed trying to escape from Tajik jail, source says

DUSHANBE - At least five prisoners who supported Islamic State were killed after attacking guards with knives and trying to break out of a jail in Tajikistan, a law enforcement source said. The Islamic State militant group was defeated in Syria in...

Tajik MoT: “Green light” given to freight carriers for crossing the border with China

09:32, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Ministry of Transport (MoT) of Tajikistan has announced that the issue regarding permits for crossing the border with China for freight trucks has been resolved. However, some transport companies report that they...

The issues of Vorukh road and water facilities are still under discussion, says top Tajik diplomat

11:30, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Although the state border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan has been fully delineated, two pressing issues—the road and water facilities, which have previously been sources of conflict—remain under discussion,...

Dushanbe investigates video appeal for protection from Afghan woman residing in Tajikistan

Authorities in Dushanbe are reviewing a video appeal made by 24-year-old Afghan citizen Tamkin Mehrabiddin, who sought assistance and protection from Tajikistan's President, Emomali Rahmon. The video, shared widely on social media on November 19,...

Prospects of Tajikistan-IOM cooperation discussed in Dushanbe

According to the Tajik MFA Information Department, during the meeting, the current situation and prospects for the development of cooperation between Tajikistan and IOM, as well as issues related to the projects implemented in Tajikistan by this...

Young pianist Samir Abdurazakov on what it's like to be a star at 16

Samir Abdurazakov, a talented young pianist of international caliber, finalist of the prestigious Unga Solister competition in Sweden, and nominee for the international title of Young Steinway Artist, is only 16 years old. Recently, Samir visited...

Hope and Fear on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

On January 28, the president of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, took questions from reporters on the evolving negotiations delimiting the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. As a problem that has plagued both countries since independence in 1991...

Dushanbe police investigate video appeal of Afghan woman seeking help from Emomali Rahmon

11:10, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Dushanbe police are investigating a video appeal made by a young woman who sought protection and assistance from the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon. The Dushanbe Police Directorate says the video, which...

How will Fatherland Defender’s Day be celebrated in Dushanbe this year?

13:55, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus This year, Tajikistan's Armed Forces Day will be celebrated on a grand scale in Dushanbe. In honor of this important occasion, numerous events aimed at strengthening patriotism and respect for the country’s Armed...

A Tajik-Russian industrial and technology park to be established in Dushanbe

The direct work on creating a joint Tajik-Russian industrial and technology park in Dushanbe will begin this year, Tajikistan’s Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 6. Have you already...

Tajik Airline Stretches Towards Shimmering Sands Of Doha

After a Secret Trial, Lengthy Sentences for Former Tajik Officials and Politicians

The secretive “coup” trial of nearly a dozen former Tajik officials, politicians, and journalists ended in lengthy sentences, according to reporting by RFE/RL’s Tajik Service, Radio Ozodi. In November 2024, a closed-door trial began in Tajikistan...

Tajikistan's Dushanbe Views Socio-Economic, Political Ins And Outs Of Afghanistan

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, February 5. The 6th Meeting of the Special Representatives and Envoys of Central Asian States and the EU for Afghanistan took place in Tajikistan's Dushanbe, Trend reports via the EU in Tajikistan....

Who will help Tajik migrants?

It must be acknowledged that the ineffective work of Tajik government representatives in Russia, the still unsuccessful diversification of labor migration, and the unchecked pressure on Tajik citizens in Russia highlight the failure of...

Somon Air increases frequency of flights from Dushanbe to Tehran

09:55, february 4Author: Asia-Plus Starting from February 3, 2025, flights from Dushanbe to Tehran are operated at updated times, providing passengers with even more convenience when planning their travel, says press release issued by the airline....

Five IS prisoners killed trying to escape from Tajik jail

At least five prisoners were killed after launching an attack on prison guards. Islamic State-affiliated inmates attempted to escape from the Tajik prison. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images) At least five prisoners...

Tajik President: Build A Music School In Every City And District

(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Tajikistan's President, Emomali Rahmon, during a visit to the Sughd region, stated that every city and district in the country should establish a music school. He also called for the renovation of all cultural institutions...

Amphetamines gaining popularity among Tajik youth, says Tajik drug control chief

15:53, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Amphetamines have become the most widely used drug among Tajikistan’s youth, Zafar Samad, Director of the Drug Control Agency (DCA) under the President of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 3. He...

Tajik envoy underscores need for restoring Karachi’s glory for investment

KARACHI: Ambassador of Tajikistan Sharifzoda Yusuf, while highlighting the glorious history of Karachi which was a completely peaceful and secure city for foreign tourists in the 80s and 90s, stressed upon the need to fully restore the former...