Tajik news sources: the independent Asia-Plus, the state Jumhuriyat and Khovar agency, RFE/RL's Radio Ozodi, and Russian-language coverage — all with direct links.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the main news sources in Tajikistan?
- Asia-Plus is the leading independent outlet, with the state Jumhuriyat and Khovar agency representing official media.
- In what languages is Tajik news published?
- In Tajik and Russian, with RFE/RL's Radio Ozodi widely followed.
- What is Tajikistan's official news agency?
- Khovar is the state news agency.
Tajikistan has a developing media landscape serving 10 million people in the poorest and most mountainous of the Central Asian republics, a country of breathtaking Pamir highland scenery bordering Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Tajikistan's press publishes primarily in Tajik (closely related to Persian/Farsi) and Russian, reflecting the country's bilingual heritage as part of the former Soviet Union.
Radio Ozodi (RFE/RL) and BBC Tajik are the most trusted independent Tajik-language sources. Asia-Plus is the leading independent Russian and English portal. Khovar is the official national news agency publishing bilingually. The official TFF covers Tajikistan's national football team — a rapidly improving side in Asian competition.
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