Jahonnamo (, "The World Around Us") is a Tajik news channel owned by the state. The channel airs news and current affairs programs in Tajik, Russian and English languages.
History On July 17, 2008, the Tajik government announced the launch of its fourth national television network, Jahonnamo, with a tentative launch date set for September.First Tajik TV news channel to be launched in September The channel subsequently launched on November 5. At first, the channel had over-the-air coverage in 60% of the country's territory, while its equipment cost US$320,000 to purchase.Tajik national TV news channel goes on the air today The channel's first head was Abdumajid Usmonov, formerly deputy director of TV Safina.Abdumajid Usmonov appointed to head Tajik TV news channel In January 2009, it examined the possibility of opening of a reporting unit in Qatar.Tajik state-run TV channels to open branches in Europe, Qatar. (2009, Jan 14). BBC Monitoring Central Asia
The channel was uplinked to the LVI-1 satellite in May 2009. By September, over-the-air coverage had increased to 75%, hoping to reach 90% by December. It already had offices in Kulop and Qurghonteppa and planned to open in Badakhshon and Sughd.Tajik official hails improving work of state-run TV channels. (2009, Sep 27). BBC Monitoring Central Asia
In June 2016, Jahonnamo announced that it would open an overseas reporting bureau in the United States, also planning to cover reports related to the Tajik community there.Tajik news television channel intends to open its correspondent office in the United States On January 30, 2018, Jahonnamo started HD broadcasts.Programme summary of Tajik TV 'Akhbor' news 1530 gmt 29 jan 18. (2018, Jan 30). BBC Monitoring Central Asia On July 5, 2024, Jahonnamo signed a memorandum of cooperation with China Media Group.Tajikistan, China sign nearly 30 cooperation deals. (2024, Jul 07). BBC Monitoring Central Asia
See also List of Russian-language television channels
References
External links Official site