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16:43, february 3, 2006

TAJKISTAN

First flight Istanbul-Dushanbe conducted by Turkish airlines today. Only 14 passengers aboard Boeing-737

DUSHANBE , February 3, Asia-Plus -- First flight Istanbul-Dushanbe was conducted by Turkish national air carrier “Turk Hava Yollari” today.

16:24, february 3, 2006

Participation of society in law-making process discussed in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus -- First of a series of roundtable meetings formally titled “Provision of Transparency in Law-Making Process” was held in Dushanbe today.

15:29, february 3, 2006

POWER

UPDATE: President Rahmonov receives outgoing AKDN Resident Representative

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus - Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov today morning outgoing Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Tajikistan, Hakim Feerasta.

15:10, february 3, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Raids to be made into markets to prevent sale of live birds

DUSHANBE , February 3, Asia-Plus - Beginning on February 4, experts from the country’s veterinary service together with police will made raids into markets in the republic to

14:19, february 3, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan to put ban on sale of Iranian and Chinese dried milk

DUSHANBE , February 3, Asia-Plus - Tajik authorities are going to put ban on sale of Iranian and Chinese dried milk n the republic.

13:58, february 3, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s Democratic to make statement with regard to some ambassadors accredited in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, February 3, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s Democratic Party (DPT) intends to host a news conference on the decision by the appeals court of Tajikistan’s Supreme Court to uphold the latter’s

13:49, february 3, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Two representatives from Tajik CCER recommended to observe presidential elections in Belarus

DUSHANBE , February 3, Asia-Plus - Two representatives from Tajikistan ’s Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) have been recommended to

13:01, february 3, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov receives outgoing AKDN Resident Representative

Prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and AKDN are currently discussed.

11:35, february 3, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan sings ADB’s loan to rehabilitate Dushanbe – Kyrgyz-border road

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 1 Tajikistan’s Minister of Finance, Safarali Najmuddinov, inked the loan

11:11, february 3, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Some 5.6 million Somonis transferred by “Tojikmatlubot” to national budget in 2005

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus -- “Tojikmatlubot” (Tajik consumers’ union) Thursday [February 2] hosted a news conference on the results of work carried out last year.

19:49, february 2, 2006

INCIDENTS

Emergency services find two other avalanche victims alive in Jirgatol

DUSHANBE , February 2, Asia-Plus -- Ongoing search-and-rescue operation by the Jirgatol emergencies agency has led to finding two other victims of the Jirgatol avalanche alive.

18:49, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Moldova to sign intergovernmental agreement on free trade

DUSHANBE , February 2, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan and Moldova intend to sign an agreement on free trade between the two countries.

17:02, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Signing of agreement with China’s company on investing in transformer plant postponed

QURGHONT EPPA, February 2, Asia-Plus -- Signing of an agreement between the Khatlon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) and Chinese company “TVEL” on investing in reconstruction of the

16:40, february 2, 2006

INCIDENTS

Minor tremors still felt in Baljuvon

People are afraid to stay in affected houses but cannot leave them because of cold weather

16:38, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

“Teldico Group” intends to purchase major stake of joint investment bank of Tajikistan and Bahrain

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- Beginning on February 1, “Teldico Group” company, which is one largest suppliers of computer equipment to Tajikistan, introduces lower prices for its goods

15:48, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik air carrier’s new leadership intends to improve service conditions

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - This year, new leadership of the Tajik State Air Company “Tojikiston” intends to continue work on renewing the company’s fleet, First Deputy Director of Tajik

15:31, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Results of audit at Tajik national airlines to be discussed today

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - First Deputy Director of Tajik State Air Company “Tojikiston”, Firuz Hamroyev, speaking to journalists yesterday noted, “Today top managers of Tajikistan’s air

15:04, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan tops CIS states in drug seizures: Tajik drug control chief

DUSHANBE , February 2, Asia-Plus - Every year, Tajikistan accounts for 75%-80% of heroin seized in the Central Asian region and 55%-60% of heroin seized in the

14:37, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

One of Tajik national air company’s aircraft TU-154 outlives its usefulness

DUSHANBE , February 2, Asia-Plus -- Top managers of Tajikistan ’s State Air Company “Tojikiston” Wednesday [February 1] gave a news conference in

14:09, february 2, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Another alleged activist of Hizb ut-Tahrir organization detained in northern Tajikistan

KHUJAND, February 2, Asia-Plus -- Another alleged activist of the outlawed religious extremist “Hizb ut-Tahrir” party has been detained in Khujand, capital of Sughd Province, according to

14:00, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Five patrol boats to run along Tajik-Afghan border on Panj River by end of February, says Tajik drug control chief

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- By end of February five patrol boats will have run along the Tajik-Afghan border on the River Panj between Hamadoni and Panj districts.

13:10, february 2, 2006

INCIDENTS

Avalanches hit Jirgatol district again

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- Provision of assistance of the avalanche-affected population of the Tojik Mahalla village in Jirgatol District is ongoing, according to information from the

12:37, february 2, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov expresses deep condolences to families of the Jirgatol avalanche victims

DUSHANBE , February 2, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov Wednesday [February 1] offered his sincere sympathies to the families of the victims of the avalanche that

12:00, february 2, 2006

INCIDENTS

Death toll of avalanche victims in Jirgatol rises to 18

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 1, rescuers recovered the bodies of six more avalanche victims in Jirgatol District, some 30 kilometer northeast of Dushanbe, raising the

11:58, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Czech companies dealing with top processing of aluminum keen on establishment business relations with Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- A Tajik economic delegation comprising representatives from the president’s executive office, industries ministry, central bank and chamber of commerce and

11:56, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

50-, 20- and 5-dirams banknotes to be completely withdrawn from circulation in Tajikistan this year

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- This year, 50-.

11:25, february 2, 2006

Tajikistan’s housing-municipal economy over-fulfills 2005 target by 04 percent

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- In 2005, a total revenue of enterprises within the system of Tajikistan’s housing-municipal economy amounted to 16.09 million Somonis.

11:23, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik border service intends to select conscripts for its troops independently

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- “Last year, 335 people conscripted to serve in the border troops were found to be not fit for military service for various reasons,” Colonel-General Saydamir

11:22, february 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

90 percent of officers in border units replaced by regular officers last year, says Tajik border service chief

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- “In 2005, 90 percent of officers serving in border units were replaced by regular officers,” the Tajik border service chief, Saydamir Zuhurov told journalists.

20:01, february 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

All news

First flight Istanbul-Dushanbe conducted by Turkish airlines today. Only 14 passengers aboard Boeing-737

DUSHANBE , February 3, Asia-Plus -- First flight Istanbul-Dushanbe was conducted by Turkish national air carrier “Turk Hava Yollari” today.

Participation of society in law-making process discussed in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus -- First of a series of roundtable meetings formally titled “Provision of Transparency in Law-Making Process” was held in Dushanbe today.

UPDATE: President Rahmonov receives outgoing AKDN Resident Representative

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus - Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov today morning outgoing Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Tajikistan, Hakim Feerasta.

Raids to be made into markets to prevent sale of live birds

DUSHANBE , February 3, Asia-Plus - Beginning on February 4, experts from the country’s veterinary service together with police will made raids into markets in the republic to

Tajikistan to put ban on sale of Iranian and Chinese dried milk

DUSHANBE , February 3, Asia-Plus - Tajik authorities are going to put ban on sale of Iranian and Chinese dried milk n the republic.

Tajikistan’s Democratic to make statement with regard to some ambassadors accredited in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, February 3, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s Democratic Party (DPT) intends to host a news conference on the decision by the appeals court of Tajikistan’s Supreme Court to uphold the latter’s

Two representatives from Tajik CCER recommended to observe presidential elections in Belarus

DUSHANBE , February 3, Asia-Plus - Two representatives from Tajikistan ’s Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) have been recommended to

President Rahmonov receives outgoing AKDN Resident Representative

Prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and AKDN are currently discussed.

Tajikistan sings ADB’s loan to rehabilitate Dushanbe – Kyrgyz-border road

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 1 Tajikistan’s Minister of Finance, Safarali Najmuddinov, inked the loan

Some 5.6 million Somonis transferred by “Tojikmatlubot” to national budget in 2005

DUSHANBE, February 3, Asia-Plus -- “Tojikmatlubot” (Tajik consumers’ union) Thursday [February 2] hosted a news conference on the results of work carried out last year.

Emergency services find two other avalanche victims alive in Jirgatol

DUSHANBE , February 2, Asia-Plus -- Ongoing search-and-rescue operation by the Jirgatol emergencies agency has led to finding two other victims of the Jirgatol avalanche alive.

Tajikistan, Moldova to sign intergovernmental agreement on free trade

DUSHANBE , February 2, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan and Moldova intend to sign an agreement on free trade between the two countries.

Signing of agreement with China’s company on investing in transformer plant postponed

QURGHONT EPPA, February 2, Asia-Plus -- Signing of an agreement between the Khatlon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) and Chinese company “TVEL” on investing in reconstruction of the

Minor tremors still felt in Baljuvon

People are afraid to stay in affected houses but cannot leave them because of cold weather

“Teldico Group” intends to purchase major stake of joint investment bank of Tajikistan and Bahrain

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- Beginning on February 1, “Teldico Group” company, which is one largest suppliers of computer equipment to Tajikistan, introduces lower prices for its goods

Tajik air carrier’s new leadership intends to improve service conditions

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - This year, new leadership of the Tajik State Air Company “Tojikiston” intends to continue work on renewing the company’s fleet, First Deputy Director of Tajik

Results of audit at Tajik national airlines to be discussed today

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus - First Deputy Director of Tajik State Air Company “Tojikiston”, Firuz Hamroyev, speaking to journalists yesterday noted, “Today top managers of Tajikistan’s air

Tajikistan tops CIS states in drug seizures: Tajik drug control chief

DUSHANBE , February 2, Asia-Plus - Every year, Tajikistan accounts for 75%-80% of heroin seized in the Central Asian region and 55%-60% of heroin seized in the

One of Tajik national air company’s aircraft TU-154 outlives its usefulness

DUSHANBE , February 2, Asia-Plus -- Top managers of Tajikistan ’s State Air Company “Tojikiston” Wednesday [February 1] gave a news conference in

Another alleged activist of Hizb ut-Tahrir organization detained in northern Tajikistan

KHUJAND, February 2, Asia-Plus -- Another alleged activist of the outlawed religious extremist “Hizb ut-Tahrir” party has been detained in Khujand, capital of Sughd Province, according to

Five patrol boats to run along Tajik-Afghan border on Panj River by end of February, says Tajik drug control chief

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- By end of February five patrol boats will have run along the Tajik-Afghan border on the River Panj between Hamadoni and Panj districts.

Avalanches hit Jirgatol district again

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- Provision of assistance of the avalanche-affected population of the Tojik Mahalla village in Jirgatol District is ongoing, according to information from the

President Rahmonov expresses deep condolences to families of the Jirgatol avalanche victims

DUSHANBE , February 2, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov Wednesday [February 1] offered his sincere sympathies to the families of the victims of the avalanche that

Death toll of avalanche victims in Jirgatol rises to 18

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 1, rescuers recovered the bodies of six more avalanche victims in Jirgatol District, some 30 kilometer northeast of Dushanbe, raising the

Czech companies dealing with top processing of aluminum keen on establishment business relations with Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- A Tajik economic delegation comprising representatives from the president’s executive office, industries ministry, central bank and chamber of commerce and

50-, 20- and 5-dirams banknotes to be completely withdrawn from circulation in Tajikistan this year

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- This year, 50-.

Tajikistan’s housing-municipal economy over-fulfills 2005 target by 04 percent

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- In 2005, a total revenue of enterprises within the system of Tajikistan’s housing-municipal economy amounted to 16.09 million Somonis.

Tajik border service intends to select conscripts for its troops independently

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- “Last year, 335 people conscripted to serve in the border troops were found to be not fit for military service for various reasons,” Colonel-General Saydamir

90 percent of officers in border units replaced by regular officers last year, says Tajik border service chief

DUSHANBE, February 2, Asia-Plus -- “In 2005, 90 percent of officers serving in border units were replaced by regular officers,” the Tajik border service chief, Saydamir Zuhurov told journalists.

Some structures do not want to use intellectual potentials of Academy of Sciences: head of Tajik Academy of Sciences

DUSHANBE , February 1, Asia-Plus - Academician Mamadsho Ilolov, President of Tajikistan’s Academy of Sciences , denied an opinion that the Academy