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13:00, september 5, 2006

Tajik prime minister, Sughd governor inaugurates teahouse “Isfara” in Kulob

The northern province Sughd has funded the construction of choikhona (teahouse) â€œIsfaraâ€ in Kulob. The construction of this teahouse has come to 800,000 Somonis.

12:26, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Candidates for presidency to receive from national budget only 3,600 Somonis each for election campaign

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Candidates for presidency will receive from national budget 3,600 Somonis each for election campaign, while additional funds to support a candidate should not

12:00, september 5, 2006

President Rahmonov greets 250 newlyweds, wishing them to stay healthy and build strong families.

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus --250 weddings simultaneously took place at the “Kokhi Vahdat” State Complex in Dushanbe Monday.

11:25, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

From diagnostics to treatment. Antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection introduced in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has introduced antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.

10:54, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Sending children to cotton plantations to be punished by law

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Beginning from this academic year, no one senior pupil at secondary schools or student at higher educational institution will be sent to cotton

10:45, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Session of council of CIS finance control chiefs opens in Minsk today

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- The seventh session of the council of the CIS finance control chiefs is being held in the Belarus capital city of Minsk today.

10:29, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

U.S. hopes upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan to draw nearer international standards: new U.S. Ambassador

DUSAHNBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- The United States hopes the upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan set for November 6 will draw nearer to international standards, Ms.

19:00, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s Democratic Party has at least two-three candidates to nominate for the November presidential election, says DPT deputy head

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Democratic Party (DPT) hosted a news conference in Dushanbe on September 4. Mr.

18:08, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan lowers passenger conveyance rates for long-distance trains

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Railways has lowered passenger conveyance rates for long-distance trains by 30 percent.

17:28, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Gasoline prices continue to rise in Tajikistan.

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Gasoline prices are continuing to rise in Tajikistan.

17:01, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

New children’s TV channel “Bahoriston” to go on the air in Tajikistan today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- An official opening of new children’s TV channel “Bahoriston” will be held in Dushanbe today afternoon, at 4:00 p.m., presidential press service reported.

16:26, september 4, 2006

POWER

Tajik president, Imdod Committee head to discuss further expansion of cooperation

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to prospects of further expansion of bilateral cooperation between Iran’s Imdod Committee and Tajikistan’s Government will be the aims of a

15:55, september 4, 2006

Regional contest-festival “Pilaf-Khatlon 2006” to be held in Kulob tomorrow

KULOB, September 4, Asia-Plus -- A regional contest among the best cooks from all 25 districts of Khatlon entitled “Pilaf-Khatlon 2006” will be held in Kulob on Tuesday, September 5.

15:45, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik business center opens in Moscow

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s business center headed by known Tajik businessman and public figure Shamsiddin Khushvakhtov has opened in Moscow.

15:25, september 4, 2006

President Rahmonov congratulates 250 newly-married couples today

Weddings for 250 newly-married couples will be held at the central square of Tajik capital today afternoon.

15:00, september 4, 2006

Tajik Ministry of Labor, Iran’s Imdod Committee to sign cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Iran’s Imdod Committee Chairman, Said Reza Nayeri, who is currently on his visit to Tajikistan, intends to meet with senior representatives from

14:14, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Total volume of deposits in Tajik banks increases by 29.7 percent

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- A total volume of deposits in Tajikistan’s banks has increased by 29.

13:55, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Four Central Asian states to form nuclear-free zone soon

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus – The presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to declare Central Asia a nuclear-free zone.

13:46, september 4, 2006

Exhibition of products by craftsmen being beneficiaries of Imdod Committee opens in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus - A six-day exhibition of products by craftsmen, who are beneficiaries of Iran’s “Imdod” Committee, opened at the “Kokhi Vahdat” State Complex in Dushanbe today.

13:15, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

New U.S. Ambassador to present credentials to President Rahmonov today afternoon

New U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Ms. Tracey Ann Jacobson, will present her credentials to President Rahmonov today afternoon.

13:00, september 4, 2006

SPORT

Tajik youth soccer team to take part in Asian Youth Championship in Singapore

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- The Asian U-17 Football Championship is being played in Singapore from September 3-17.

12:46, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

New academic year in Khatlon announced year of campaign against illiteracy

QURGHON TEPPA, September 4, Asia-Plus -- The Khatlon education department has announced the new academic year a year of campaign against illiteracy in the province.

12:18, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Heads of districts in Khatlon, which will fail to fulfill cotton target by October 20, will be dismissed: Khatlon governor

QURGHON TEPPA, September 4, Asia-Plus -- By September 1, cotton farms in Khatlon have yielded 30,241 tons of cotton, which 3,621 tons more compared to the same period of 2005, the Khatlon

12:00, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz consultants launch project for setting up large business holding in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajik businessmen and Kyrgyz consultants have launched a project for establishing a large business holding in Dushanbe. Ms.

11:32, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

ADB to boos its cooperation with Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan’s Government and the Asia Development Bank (ADB) were the aims of a meeting of

11:20, september 4, 2006

POWER

Rahmonov’s working visit to Astana concludes today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus - Working visit of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov to the Kazakh capital city of Astana, where he attended an informal Central Asian summit, is concluding

11:10, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Muhiddin Kabiri promoted to be IRPT leader

The IRPT congress held in Dushanbe on September 2 promoted Muhiddin Kabiri from his position as first deputy chairman to be its chairman and elected Muhammadsharif Himmatzoda as its spiritual leader.

11:04, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Central Asian leaders discuss rational use of regional water and energy resources

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- An informal regional summit that was held in the Kazakh capital city of Astana on September 2 brought together the leaders of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,

10:14, september 4, 2006

LAW-ORDER

40 other prisoners granted amnesty in northern Tajikistan

More than 300 prisoners, including 150 women, have been released under amnesty law in Tajikistan by September 2.

11:21, september 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz consultants launch project for setting up large business holding in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 2, Asia-Plus -- Tajik businessmen and Kyrgyz consultants have launched a project for establishing a large business holding in Dushanbe. Ms.

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Tajik prime minister, Sughd governor inaugurates teahouse “Isfara” in Kulob

The northern province Sughd has funded the construction of choikhona (teahouse) â€œIsfaraâ€ in Kulob. The construction of this teahouse has come to 800,000 Somonis.

Candidates for presidency to receive from national budget only 3,600 Somonis each for election campaign

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Candidates for presidency will receive from national budget 3,600 Somonis each for election campaign, while additional funds to support a candidate should not

President Rahmonov greets 250 newlyweds, wishing them to stay healthy and build strong families.

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus --250 weddings simultaneously took place at the “Kokhi Vahdat” State Complex in Dushanbe Monday.

From diagnostics to treatment. Antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection introduced in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has introduced antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.

Sending children to cotton plantations to be punished by law

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Beginning from this academic year, no one senior pupil at secondary schools or student at higher educational institution will be sent to cotton

Session of council of CIS finance control chiefs opens in Minsk today

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- The seventh session of the council of the CIS finance control chiefs is being held in the Belarus capital city of Minsk today.

U.S. hopes upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan to draw nearer international standards: new U.S. Ambassador

DUSAHNBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- The United States hopes the upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan set for November 6 will draw nearer to international standards, Ms.

Tajikistan’s Democratic Party has at least two-three candidates to nominate for the November presidential election, says DPT deputy head

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Democratic Party (DPT) hosted a news conference in Dushanbe on September 4. Mr.

Tajikistan lowers passenger conveyance rates for long-distance trains

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Railways has lowered passenger conveyance rates for long-distance trains by 30 percent.

Gasoline prices continue to rise in Tajikistan.

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Gasoline prices are continuing to rise in Tajikistan.

New children’s TV channel “Bahoriston” to go on the air in Tajikistan today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- An official opening of new children’s TV channel “Bahoriston” will be held in Dushanbe today afternoon, at 4:00 p.m., presidential press service reported.

Tajik president, Imdod Committee head to discuss further expansion of cooperation

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to prospects of further expansion of bilateral cooperation between Iran’s Imdod Committee and Tajikistan’s Government will be the aims of a

Regional contest-festival “Pilaf-Khatlon 2006” to be held in Kulob tomorrow

KULOB, September 4, Asia-Plus -- A regional contest among the best cooks from all 25 districts of Khatlon entitled “Pilaf-Khatlon 2006” will be held in Kulob on Tuesday, September 5.

Tajik business center opens in Moscow

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s business center headed by known Tajik businessman and public figure Shamsiddin Khushvakhtov has opened in Moscow.

President Rahmonov congratulates 250 newly-married couples today

Weddings for 250 newly-married couples will be held at the central square of Tajik capital today afternoon.

Tajik Ministry of Labor, Iran’s Imdod Committee to sign cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Iran’s Imdod Committee Chairman, Said Reza Nayeri, who is currently on his visit to Tajikistan, intends to meet with senior representatives from

Total volume of deposits in Tajik banks increases by 29.7 percent

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- A total volume of deposits in Tajikistan’s banks has increased by 29.

Four Central Asian states to form nuclear-free zone soon

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus – The presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to declare Central Asia a nuclear-free zone.

Exhibition of products by craftsmen being beneficiaries of Imdod Committee opens in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus - A six-day exhibition of products by craftsmen, who are beneficiaries of Iran’s “Imdod” Committee, opened at the “Kokhi Vahdat” State Complex in Dushanbe today.

New U.S. Ambassador to present credentials to President Rahmonov today afternoon

New U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Ms. Tracey Ann Jacobson, will present her credentials to President Rahmonov today afternoon.

Tajik youth soccer team to take part in Asian Youth Championship in Singapore

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- The Asian U-17 Football Championship is being played in Singapore from September 3-17.

New academic year in Khatlon announced year of campaign against illiteracy

QURGHON TEPPA, September 4, Asia-Plus -- The Khatlon education department has announced the new academic year a year of campaign against illiteracy in the province.

Heads of districts in Khatlon, which will fail to fulfill cotton target by October 20, will be dismissed: Khatlon governor

QURGHON TEPPA, September 4, Asia-Plus -- By September 1, cotton farms in Khatlon have yielded 30,241 tons of cotton, which 3,621 tons more compared to the same period of 2005, the Khatlon

Tajik entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz consultants launch project for setting up large business holding in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajik businessmen and Kyrgyz consultants have launched a project for establishing a large business holding in Dushanbe. Ms.

ADB to boos its cooperation with Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan’s Government and the Asia Development Bank (ADB) were the aims of a meeting of

Rahmonov’s working visit to Astana concludes today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus - Working visit of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov to the Kazakh capital city of Astana, where he attended an informal Central Asian summit, is concluding

Muhiddin Kabiri promoted to be IRPT leader

The IRPT congress held in Dushanbe on September 2 promoted Muhiddin Kabiri from his position as first deputy chairman to be its chairman and elected Muhammadsharif Himmatzoda as its spiritual leader.

Central Asian leaders discuss rational use of regional water and energy resources

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- An informal regional summit that was held in the Kazakh capital city of Astana on September 2 brought together the leaders of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,

40 other prisoners granted amnesty in northern Tajikistan

More than 300 prisoners, including 150 women, have been released under amnesty law in Tajikistan by September 2.

Tajik entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz consultants launch project for setting up large business holding in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 2, Asia-Plus -- Tajik businessmen and Kyrgyz consultants have launched a project for establishing a large business holding in Dushanbe. Ms.

The northern province Sughd has funded the construction of choikhona (teahouse) â€œIsfaraâ€ in Kulob. The construction of this teahouse has come to 800,000 Somonis.