Tajkistan

11:30, february 12, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Kazakhstan may participate in Roghun project only after international examination of feasibility study for Roghun, says Kazakh envoy

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Kazakhstan may participate in construction of Roghun HPP but only after international examination of feasibility study for completing the

11:15, february 12, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Emomali Rahmon congratulates Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on anniversary of Islamic Revolution

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday February 11, President Emomali Rahmon extended congratulations to his Iranian counterpart, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on the 31st

20:42, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Belarusian entrepreneurs discuss cooperation issues in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) hosted a meeting of Tajik entrepreneurs with their visiting Belarusian colleagues today.

20:06, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

ADB completes microfinance project in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has completed its microfinance systems development program in Tajikistan, facilitating the development of a vibrant

19:45, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Modernization of Varzob-2 HPP expected to be finished by h end of Q110

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- More than 90 percent of work on modernization of the Varzob-2 HPP has been completed, according to the Ministry of Energy and Industries (MoEI).

19:20, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Little more than 80% of government credit given to Kulob cotton farmers in 2008 repaid so far

KULOB, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Only little more than 80 percent of a government credit provided to cotton farmers in Khatlon’s Kulob zone in 2008 has been repaid so far, Abdukarim

16:35, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Some 4 mln somoni spent for construction of Dushanbe-Qurghon Teppa railroad so far

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Some 4 million somoni (equivalent to more than 900,000 U.S.

16:04, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

President’s son nominated for Dushanbe legislature

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Among 70 candidates nominated for the Dushanbe legislature (City Majlis) by the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDPT) is also the son of President

15:42, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Polling station for February 28 parliamentary elections set up at Tajik embassy in Moscow

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A polling station for the February 28 parliamentary elections has been set up at the Tajik Embassy in Moscow so that Tajik nationals living in Moscow

15:07, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

49 candidates registered to compete for 30 seats in Khorog legislature

KHOROG, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- 49 candidates have been officially allowed to run for election to the Khorog legislature (City Majlis), Tohirbek Shodmonbekov, head of the Khorog city

14:39, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Iranian-Tajik-Afghan TV channel to become operational by Navrouz holiday, says Iranian envoy

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- An Iranian-Tajik-Afghan television channel will be launched by the Navrouz holiday, Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan Ali-Asghar Sherdoust stated at a

13:56, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Electricity supply to the Zarnisor settlement resumed

KHUJAND, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Electricity supplies to the settlement of Zarnisor (formerly Altyn Topkan) were resumed yesterday, Muminjon Toshmatov, director of Sughd electricity

13:17, february 11, 2010

POWER

President urges to ensure targeted use of money allocated for construction of Roghun HPP

Speaking at a February 10 government meeting, President Emomali Rahmon focused on quality and the pace of construction of the Roghun HPP and urged to ensure targeted use of money allocated for

13:02, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

As of Jan 31, Orienbonk’s loan portfolio amounts to more than 733.7 mln somoni

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- As of January 31, 2010, a loan portfolio of open joint-stock company (OJSC) Orienbonk, which is one of Tajikistan’s largest financial institutions,

12:47, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Deputy head of Tajik Diaspora in Kazan buys shares in Rghun for 70,000 somoni

KHUJAND, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Furqatjon Ikromov, the first deputy chairman of the Tajik Diaspora in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic has bought shares in open

12:32, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

One of six rotary kilns at Dushanbe cement plant to be shifted to coal in Q110

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- One of six rotary kilns at State Unitary Enterprise Tojikcement (Dushanbe cement plant) will be shifted from natural gas to coal already in the first

12:16, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Russia donates some 70,000 textbooks to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Russia has donated some 70,000 textbooks to Tajikistan for local schools, according to the Ministry of Education (MoE).

12:02, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Egypt’s Al Mansouri University, IDB ready to provide assistance to Tajikistan with raising professionalism of medical workers

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Center Gunim at Al Mansouri University, Egypt jointly with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) expressed readiness to provide assistance to Tajikistan with

11:47, february 11, 2010

SOCIETY

Asian people can solve their problems without mediators, says Russian General Consul in Khujand

KHUJAND, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Asian people are notable for wisdom and they can solve their problems without mediators, Russian General Consul in Khujand, Azim Yarakhmetov, stated

11:31, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Delegation of Belarusian entrepreneurs in Dushanbe to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Minister of Energy and Industries Gul Sherali yesterday met here with a delegation of Belarusian entrepreneurs, led by Deputy Minister of Industry,

11:15, february 11, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Problem with railroad shipments stalled in Uzbekistan solved, says Tajik Railways official

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Report released by some media that Uzbek authorities are allegedly holding up Tajik railroad cars at the Uzbek-Tajik border under various pretexts

20:19, february 10, 2010

TAJKISTAN

IMF representatives meet with top managers of Orienbonk in Dushanbe Tuesday

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday February 9, Mr. Axel Schimmelpfennig, chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Tajikistan, and Mr.

19:41, february 10, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Six Arab companies to participate in tender for selecting adviser for Kulob-Qalai Khumb highway project

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Six Arab companies namely Dar Al-Riyadh, Saudi Consulting Service (Saud Consult), Al Mohandes Nizar Kurdi Consulting Engineering, Industrial &

18:46, february 10, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM holds a number of bilateral meetings in Washington

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The first Tajikistan-United States political consultations that started in Washington last Monday are ending today.

18:14, february 10, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Roghun administration to report on its activities today

The government session that is taking place today is expected to adopt recommendations on speeding up the construction of the Roghun HPP.

16:45, february 10, 2010

TAJKISTAN

37 candidates registered in Sughd to run for election to parliament

KHUJAND, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Registration for the parliamentary elections ended in the Sughd province yesterday and 37 candidates were officially allowed to run for election to

16:26, february 10, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Brochure on history of Tajik journalism brought out in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A brochure entitled “History of Tajik Journalism” has been brought out in Dushanbe.

15:58, february 10, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik drug control official attends IDEC in Bucharest

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A three-day International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) is ending in Bucharest, Romania today.

15:26, february 10, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Swiss government establishes new small action fund to support small project initiatives in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Government of Switzerland established a New Small Action Fund for the support of small project initiatives in Tajikistan, according to the Swiss

15:12, february 10, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik companies participate in construction exhibition in Las Vegas, USA

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On February 1-5, 2010, a delegation of managers from Tajik construction companies attended the 35th World of Concrete Construction Exhibition in Las