Tajik Activist Saidtaib Saidmamudov Reportedly Detained in Germany, Whereabouts Unknown
According to a Payom TV source, Tajik activist Saidtaib Saidmamudov was detained in Germany on October 19, 2026, and may be held in Bavaria. More...
Tajikistan’s Budget to Grow by 23% — But What Will the Public Gain?
The government of Tajikistan projects budget revenue of 80.1 billion somoni for 2027. This is 15.1 billion somoni, or 23.2%, higher than the approved figure...
Building Power Plants Is Not Enough: Electricity Must Reach the People
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) presented a new report on October 29, 2026, arguing that Central Asia’s electricity challenges are not simply the result of...
Rogun Dam Displacement: Why Are 33 Families Being Forced to Leave Their Homes?
Thirty-three families in the village of Bedikho, Nurobod district, have been told to leave their homes by the end of 2026. Residents say they have...
Germany Says It Has No Information on Jailed Tajik Activist Asadullo Boboyev
The German government has told members of the Bundestag that it has no information about the arrest or criminal proceedings against Asadullo Boboyev in Tajikistan....
UNESCO Promotes Media Literacy in Tajikistan, but Who Will Guarantee Freedom of Information?
UNESCO has placed the integration of media and information literacy into national policies and education systems across Central Asia, including Tajikistan, on the regional agenda....
Tajikistan’s Economy Is Booming, but Are Ordinary People Living Better?
Tajikistan's economy is growing at a pace many countries can only dream of. Most European countries do not enjoy such high economic growth rates. But...
Tajikistan Suspends Business Inspections Until 2029, but Tax Audits Are Exempt
Tajikistan has introduced a moratorium on inspections of small and medium-sized businesses until January 1, 2029. However, inspections conducted by tax authorities are explicitly exempt...
