In a move to combat extremism, the country, where 96% of the population is Muslim, has imposed a complete ban on women wearing the hijab; previously, the hijab had been banned in schools since 2007 and in public institutions since 2009

A ceremony was held in Dushanbe to honour successful athletes and their coaches who achieved high results in international competitions in 2024, with 46 athletes being awarded the presidential prize money

Drones have been introduced in locust control alongside traditional insecticide spraying methods, apparently marking a significant step forward

Construction of the Tajik National Theatre is expected to be completed by the autumn of 2026; according to the Tajik president's official website, it will be 'the largest theatre in Central Asia'

Ten children from Tajikistan were sent to China for surgery to treat congenital heart defects and five of them have already been operated on, has an official source from the Chinese Embassy in Dushanbe