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12:30, september 16, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Construction of “South-North” electric main officially begins today

Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao to attend ceremony.

18:04, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

SCO prime ministers’ meeting discusses energy, budget in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - Tajik Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov and his counterparts from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have discussed energy cooperation and the 2007 SCO budget

17:00, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik state air company “Tojikiston” renamed “Tajik Air”

Tajikistanâ€™s government has passed resolution renaming Tajik national air carrier and giving air carrier green light to regulate tariffs by itself.

16:05, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan seeks China’s investing in enhancement of agrarian and energy sectors

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan seeks China’s investing in enhancement of its agrarian and energy sectors.

14:11, september 15, 2006

INCIDENTS

Fire breaks out in building housing Turkish restaurant in Tajik capital

Fire has broken out in a three-storey building, the first floor of which houses Turkish restaurant â€œMerveâ€, located in the area near the Dushanbe brewery.

14:07, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s Party of Economic Reforms to field its candidate in upcoming presidential election

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s Party of Economic Reforms will hold its second congress in Dushanbe on September 17.

13:18, september 15, 2006

SPORT

Young soccer players from Tajikistan to compete for third place in Asian U17 Football Championships

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s young soccer players participating in the Asian Under Seventeen Football Championships in Singapore yesterday lost the game against U17 team from

12:52, september 15, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov receives Pakistani PM, Afghan Vice-President today

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - Today afternoon, President Emomali is holding separate meetings with Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and Afghan Vice-President Ahmad Ziyo Masoud, who

12:27, september 15, 2006

Human trafficking problems discussed in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - An international two-day conference formally titled “Countering Trafficking in Persons” opened in Dushanbe today.

12:00, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik prime minister calls for intensification of work on preparation of agreements within SCO framework

DUSSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - Realizing an important role of customs cooperation Tajikistan comes out for speeding up preparation and signing of an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation

11:32, september 15, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov, Iranian Vice-President Saidlura discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of Tajik-Iranian relations figured prominently in discussions of President Emomali Rahmonov with visiting Iran’s

11:27, september 15, 2006

SPORT

Fifth Asian Armsports Championships starts in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- The Fifth Asian Armsports Championships started in the building of the Dushanbe Circus today.

11:19, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik president greets SCO primer ministers

Heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) governments have gathered in Dushanbe to discuss promotion of economic and humanitarian cooperation within the SCO framework.

11:01, september 15, 2006

US ambassador gives grants for renovation of historical sites in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday September 14, the U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Tracey Jacobson, held a signing ceremony at the U.S.

10:44, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik cellular operator offers mobile television service

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s cellular operation “Babilon-Mobile” has introduced a new service for its clients – mobile television.

10:14, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Chinese economic commission holds meeting in Dushanbe

DUSAHNBE, September 15 -- Trade and economic cooperation between Tajikistan and China is the aim of the third session of Tajik-Chinese commission for trade and economic cooperation that opened in

18:02, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russia adopts amendment extending term of registration for CIS citizens from 3 to 10 days

Beginning from January 1, 2007, a term of registration for CIS citizens is extended from three to ten days.

17:15, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Ban on use of natural gas as fuel for vehicles leads to increase in demand for liquefied gas in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - Prices of fuel and basic food products are continuing to rise in Tajikistan.

16:00, september 14, 2006

Rumors about death of Ghaffor Mirzoyev ‘unfounded’

Oisha Mirzoyeva, the sister of the former Tajik drug control chief sentenced to life in jail, has been permitted to meet with her brother following Saturday.

14:22, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik president, CDB head discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - China Development Bank (CDB) indents to expand its cooperation with the Government of Tajikistan and increase amounts of loans providing to support development

13:47, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Construction of electric main “South-North” to officially commence Saturday

DUSHNBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - On Saturday September 16, visiting China’s Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmonov and Energy Minister Abdullo Yorov will take part at

13:10, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan establishes economic cooperation with Iranian provinces

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - Cooperation between business circles of Tajikistan and Iran were in the center of discussions of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) head Sharif

12:52, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Joint counterterrorism exercise for Tajik and Chinese forces to be conducted in southern Tajikistan from September 21-23

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - A joint counterterrorism for Tajik and Chinese servicemen, dubbed “Interaction 2006”, will be conducted in southern Tajikistan from September 21-23, according to

12:16, september 14, 2006

POWER

Dushanbe mayor sacks head of office for decorating and advertising activity

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - The Dushanbe mayor has sacked the head of department for coordination of decorating and advertising activity at the Dushanbe mayor’s office and urged the deputy

12:00, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

ADB launches student essay competition on Asia's future

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) calls on the young voices of Asia to participate in an essay competition on the topic, “Sustainable Development in Asia and the

11:44, september 14, 2006

Representatives from Central Asia’s Russian fellow-countrymen’s councils meet in Almaty

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - A two-day conference of councils of Russian fellow-countrymen from Central Asia’s states opened in the Kazakh city of Almaty today.

11:12, september 14, 2006

English course for future female leaders launched

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- The Committee for Family and Women’s Affairs of the Government of Tajikistan launched a six-month English course for future female leaders on Wednesday,

11:11, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Heads of government from SCO member nations gather in Tajik capital for meeting

SCO prime ministersâ€™ session in Dushanbe will consider economic, trade and humanitarian cooperation issues.

10:57, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, the Netherlands boost business contacts

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan and the Netherlands have agreed to expand bilateral economic and trade cooperation, according to Tajikistan’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).

20:05, september 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

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Construction of “South-North” electric main officially begins today

Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao to attend ceremony.

SCO prime ministers’ meeting discusses energy, budget in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - Tajik Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov and his counterparts from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have discussed energy cooperation and the 2007 SCO budget

Tajik state air company “Tojikiston” renamed “Tajik Air”

Tajikistanâ€™s government has passed resolution renaming Tajik national air carrier and giving air carrier green light to regulate tariffs by itself.

Tajikistan seeks China’s investing in enhancement of agrarian and energy sectors

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan seeks China’s investing in enhancement of its agrarian and energy sectors.

Fire breaks out in building housing Turkish restaurant in Tajik capital

Fire has broken out in a three-storey building, the first floor of which houses Turkish restaurant â€œMerveâ€, located in the area near the Dushanbe brewery.

Tajikistan’s Party of Economic Reforms to field its candidate in upcoming presidential election

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s Party of Economic Reforms will hold its second congress in Dushanbe on September 17.

Young soccer players from Tajikistan to compete for third place in Asian U17 Football Championships

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s young soccer players participating in the Asian Under Seventeen Football Championships in Singapore yesterday lost the game against U17 team from

President Rahmonov receives Pakistani PM, Afghan Vice-President today

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - Today afternoon, President Emomali is holding separate meetings with Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and Afghan Vice-President Ahmad Ziyo Masoud, who

Human trafficking problems discussed in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - An international two-day conference formally titled “Countering Trafficking in Persons” opened in Dushanbe today.

Tajik prime minister calls for intensification of work on preparation of agreements within SCO framework

DUSSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus - Realizing an important role of customs cooperation Tajikistan comes out for speeding up preparation and signing of an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation

President Rahmonov, Iranian Vice-President Saidlura discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of Tajik-Iranian relations figured prominently in discussions of President Emomali Rahmonov with visiting Iran’s

Fifth Asian Armsports Championships starts in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- The Fifth Asian Armsports Championships started in the building of the Dushanbe Circus today.

Tajik president greets SCO primer ministers

Heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) governments have gathered in Dushanbe to discuss promotion of economic and humanitarian cooperation within the SCO framework.

US ambassador gives grants for renovation of historical sites in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday September 14, the U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Tracey Jacobson, held a signing ceremony at the U.S.

Tajik cellular operator offers mobile television service

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s cellular operation “Babilon-Mobile” has introduced a new service for its clients – mobile television.

Tajik-Chinese economic commission holds meeting in Dushanbe

DUSAHNBE, September 15 -- Trade and economic cooperation between Tajikistan and China is the aim of the third session of Tajik-Chinese commission for trade and economic cooperation that opened in

Russia adopts amendment extending term of registration for CIS citizens from 3 to 10 days

Beginning from January 1, 2007, a term of registration for CIS citizens is extended from three to ten days.

Ban on use of natural gas as fuel for vehicles leads to increase in demand for liquefied gas in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - Prices of fuel and basic food products are continuing to rise in Tajikistan.

Rumors about death of Ghaffor Mirzoyev ‘unfounded’

Oisha Mirzoyeva, the sister of the former Tajik drug control chief sentenced to life in jail, has been permitted to meet with her brother following Saturday.

Tajik president, CDB head discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - China Development Bank (CDB) indents to expand its cooperation with the Government of Tajikistan and increase amounts of loans providing to support development

Construction of electric main “South-North” to officially commence Saturday

DUSHNBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - On Saturday September 16, visiting China’s Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmonov and Energy Minister Abdullo Yorov will take part at

Tajikistan establishes economic cooperation with Iranian provinces

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - Cooperation between business circles of Tajikistan and Iran were in the center of discussions of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) head Sharif

Joint counterterrorism exercise for Tajik and Chinese forces to be conducted in southern Tajikistan from September 21-23

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - A joint counterterrorism for Tajik and Chinese servicemen, dubbed “Interaction 2006”, will be conducted in southern Tajikistan from September 21-23, according to

Dushanbe mayor sacks head of office for decorating and advertising activity

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - The Dushanbe mayor has sacked the head of department for coordination of decorating and advertising activity at the Dushanbe mayor’s office and urged the deputy

ADB launches student essay competition on Asia's future

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) calls on the young voices of Asia to participate in an essay competition on the topic, “Sustainable Development in Asia and the

Representatives from Central Asia’s Russian fellow-countrymen’s councils meet in Almaty

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - A two-day conference of councils of Russian fellow-countrymen from Central Asia’s states opened in the Kazakh city of Almaty today.

English course for future female leaders launched

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- The Committee for Family and Women’s Affairs of the Government of Tajikistan launched a six-month English course for future female leaders on Wednesday,

Heads of government from SCO member nations gather in Tajik capital for meeting

SCO prime ministersâ€™ session in Dushanbe will consider economic, trade and humanitarian cooperation issues.

Tajikistan, the Netherlands boost business contacts

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan and the Netherlands have agreed to expand bilateral economic and trade cooperation, according to Tajikistan’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).

Tajik, Chinese servicemen to conduct joint military exercise at Mumirak military range in southern Tajikistan

Chinaâ€™s military planes have airlifted in Kulob airport Chinese servicemen that will take part in the Tajik-Chinese joint military exercise.

Fire has broken out in a three-storey building, the first floor of which houses Turkish restaurant â€œMerveâ€, located in the area near the Dushanbe brewery.