Sources: CP
Tajikistan approves the construction of a new US$10 million Chinese military base near its border with Afghanistan, and in a separate statement offers to hand over a pre-existing base to China and waive future rent payments on the base in exchange for military aid. The approval comes as the Tajik government expressed concerns about the worsening security situation along the border after the Taliban took over Afghanistan a few months prior. 2021-10-27
The Lahore High Court in Punjab, Pakistan, overturns convictions of illiterate married couple Shafqat Emmanuel and Shagufta Kausar, who were convicted and sentenced to death in 2014 for sending a blasphemous text message to a local imam in 2013. Prosecutors state that they will appeal the verdict. 2021-06-3
A clash between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan forces on the border between the two countries results in four deaths and dozens of injuries. 2021-04-29
Tajikistan begins their vaccination campaign against COVID-19 on the orders of President Emomali Rahmon. 2021-03-23
Prosecutor General of Tajikistan, Yusuf Rakhmon, announces the arrest of 113 alleged members of the Muslim Brotherhood. 2020-01-28
Four cyclists, two Americans, one Dutch national and one Swiss national, are killed in the Khatlon Region, Tajikistan by a hit-and-run driver while three others are injured. A 21 year old male suspect has been arrested. 2018-07-29
Tajikistan accuses Uzbekistan of imposing an economic blockade. 2012-04-3
Tajikistan's lower house of parliament ratifies an agreement to turn over 380 square miles (approx. 1,000 square kilometers) of territory to China, ending a century-old conflict over disputed territory. 2011-01-13
Russia, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Pakistan agree to step up the fight against terrorism and narcotics in a summit in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. 2010-08-18
At least six Afghan policemen are killed during a suicide attack in Kunduz, by the Tajikistan border. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-south-asia-10877110 (BBC)] [http:--www.asianage.com-international-suicide-attack-kills-six-afghan-police-219 ("The Asian Age")] [http:--www.iol.co.za-index.php?from=rss_Asia&set_id=1&click_id=126&art_id=nw20100805074646859C741399 (IOL)]date=August 2019 2010-08-5