Economics

Tajikistan’s economy grew by 8% in the first quarter of 2026

The main drivers remain agriculture, industry, and construction.

Protection of depositors’ interests is our concern, – Deposit and Savings Insurance Fund of Tajikistan

The main task of the Fund is to protect the interests of depositors and strengthen public confidence in the country's banking system.

Flying devastators: Central Asia faces surge in locust infestations

A triple threat of locust outbreaks is sweeping across Central Asia, including Tajikistan, posing a severe risk to agriculture in the region.  In 2025,...

When will Tajikistan launch bank cards for children?

While several Central Asian countries have already introduced banking products tailored for minors, Tajikistan has yet to roll out children's bank cards.  These cards...

Iranian airline resumes flights between Mashhad and Dushanbe

Iranian airline Varesh Airlines is set to resume its Mashhad–Dushanbe–Mashhad route starting July 4, following a temporary suspension of flights due to recent hostilities...

Sughd’s dried fruit sector advances with commercial specification workshop

Dried fruit producers and exporters in Sughd province of Tajikistan took a major step forward with a focused workshop on writing product specifications for...

Tajikistan’s trade deficit widens as imports outpace exports

Tajikistan's external trade turnover has reached over US$3.91 billion over the first five months of 2025, slightly up compared to the same period last...

Tajikistan reduces external debt but remains in high-risk zone ahead of 2027 bond payments

While Tajikistan has made progress in reducing its external debt in recent years, the country remains at high risk of debt distress, according to...

Tajikistan at a crossroads: Invest in irrigation or face rural exodus

As water scarcity intensifies and agricultural output stagnates, Tajikistan is under mounting pressure to overhaul its outdated irrigation systems or risk accelerating rural migration...

Tajikistan commissions Sebzor hydropower plant in GBAO: A new era of energy

Marking a turning point in the energy history of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), the 11-megawatt Sebzor hydropower plant (HPP) was officially inaugurated...

Emomali Rahmon inaugurates a series of rural electrification projects in GBAO

In a major milestone towards achieving universal energy access in Tajikistan’s remote mountainous regions, President Emomali Rahmon on June 26 inaugurated a series of...

Tajikistan launches strategic energy infrastructure in GBAO to expand regional grid and strengthen cross-border connectivity

In a major advancement for energy connectivity and resilience in Tajikistan’s Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), the Government of Tajikistan on June 26  inaugurated...
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