Tajkistan

17:53, september 22, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Conditions for sustainable economic development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia discussed in Astana

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The international conference "Creating Conditions for Sustainable Economic and Social Development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Fighting

17:16, september 22, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Security Council secretaries to discuss military-political situation within the CSTO area

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Committee of the Security Council Secretaries from member nations of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will hold a meeting in

16:47, september 22, 2009

SOCIETY

Allegations that crisis comes to end unfounded, says Tajik expert

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Allegations by some experts that the global financial crisis has come to an end do not correspondent to the facts, Firouz Saidov, an official with

14:35, september 22, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Uzbekistan lifts travel restrictions on border with Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Since the end of last week, the Uzbek Embassy in Dushanbe, has been issuing visas to Tajik nationals without limitation.

14:06, september 22, 2009

TAJKISTAN

New CAS to provide financial assistance to Tajikistan in amount of $161 mln

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The World Bank’s Team is currently discussing a new Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) for Tajikistan.

13:49, september 22, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Quarantine introduced in Khujand infants’ house following detection of hepatitis case

KHUJAND, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Quarantine has been introduced in infants’ house in Khujand following detection of a case of Botkin’s disease (viral hepatitis type A).

13:25, september 22, 2009

INCIDENTS

Two killed, one injured in Sughd traffic accidents yesterday

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Two persons were killed and at least one other was injured in two traffic accidents that took place in northern Tajikistan yesterday, according to

13:08, september 22, 2009

POWER

Deputies of Tajikistan’s lower house of parliament meet with their voters

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) yesterday departed for the regions to hold meetings with their

12:33, september 22, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik economic team meets with WB representatives to discuss mitigation of effects of crisis

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A meeting of Tajikistan’s economic team with representatives of the World Bank was held at the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on September 19, according

12:07, september 22, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Rahmon, Clinton to discuss situation in Afghanistan

On sidelines of the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Emomali Rahmon will meet with the US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton in New York on September 24.

10:15, september 22, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CHSS meets in Kazakhstan to consider implementation of joint crime prevention program for 2008-2010

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus - The 27th session of the Council of Heads of Security and Special Service bodies (CHSS) of the CIS states will be held in Aktau, Kazakhstan from

11:00, september 20, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan marks Idi Fitr

Special Id (festive) prayer will be preformed tomorrow morning in congregation at all mosques across the country on occasion of Idi Fitr (Eid ul-Fitr), a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan,

20:51, september 19, 2009

TAJKISTAN

NATO’s capitulation in Afghanistan would be catastrophe for the region, Russian envoy says

DUSHANBE, September 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Russia’s Envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin warns that premature withdrawal of NATO’s forces from Afghanistan would be a catastrophe for this country and

19:51, september 19, 2009

TAJKISTAN

President Rahmon to attend 64th session of UN General Assembly and Un Climate Summit

Tomorrow, President Emomali Rahmon will depart for New York to attend the 64th session of the UN General Assembly and the UN Climate Summit in New York

18:32, september 19, 2009

LAW-ORDER

Interior minister takes investigation into killing of Isfara police official under his own control

DUSHANBE, September 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Ministry of Interior (MoI) is considering several versions of killing of the chief of the criminal investigation squad within the Isfara police

18:03, september 19, 2009

POWER

Government considers preparation of Tajikistan’s economy for winter

DUSHANBE, September 19, 2009, Asia-Plus - A September 18 government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, considered issues related to adequate preparation of the country’s

11:20, september 19, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Finance ministry discuses country’s model code for corporate governance

DUSHANBE, September 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The third meeting of the working group for working out Tajikistan’s model code for corporate governance was held at the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on

11:01, september 19, 2009

POWER

Mayor signs resolution requiring measures to ensure implementation of autumn conscription campaign

DUSHANBE, September 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev on September 17 signed a resolution requiring taking measures to ensure proper implementation of the autumn

10:40, september 19, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan stops electricity deliveries to Uzbekistan

DUSHANBE, September 19, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has fulfilled its obligations under the agreement on electricity shipments to Uzbekistan in August-September 2009, supplying 406 million kWh of

10:20, september 19, 2009

TAJKISTAN

300 stateless persons officially registered in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 19, Asia-Plus -- A roundtable meeting on situation of stateless persons in Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe on September 18.

19:06, september 18, 2009

INCIDENTS

Isfara criminal investigation squad chief killed

KHUAJND, September 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The chief of the criminal investigation squad within the Isfara police department Saidumar Saidov has been killed.

18:48, september 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Prevention of HIV/AIDS among labor migrants discussed in Khorog

KHOROG, September 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A roundtable meeting to discuss issues related to the prevention of HIV/AIS among labor migrants was held in Khorog, the capital of Gorno Badakhshan

18:10, september 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

EU supports the opening of an expert laboratory for perishable goods

DUSHANBE, September 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The European Union funded project “Development of Equipment Certification Centers for the Transportation of Perishable Goods in Kazakhstan, the

17:45, september 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

OSS system to be introduced in Tajikistan before 1011, says Tajik official

DUSHANBE, September 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) held a presentation of the One-stop-shop” (OSS) principle on September 18.

15:52, september 18, 2009

POWER

President congratulates Tajik Muslims on Idi Fitr

President Emomali Rahmon today congratulated the peoples of Tajikistan on the upcoming Idi Fitr, a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and called on them

14:05, september 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Only some 63% of last year’s government credit repaid by Kulob cotton farmers so far

KULOB, September 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Only 62.

13:35, september 18, 2009

POWER

Mayor endorses program of replacement of lamps for public lighting with energy-saving lamps

DUSHANBE, September 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev yesterday endorsed the program, Lighting 2009-2013, according to the press service of the Dushanbe mayor’s

13:06, september 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

GTZ to help Tajik industrial enterprise introduce the Kaidzen management system

DUSHANBE, September 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday September 17, the first deputy head of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Odil Sangov, received a delegation of the

11:59, september 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

President Rahmon receiving visiting head of IMF mission to Tajikistan today

DUSHANBE, September 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is receiving visiting head of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) mission to Tajikistan Axel Schimmelpfennig today.

11:42, september 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Finance ministry revokes audit operating licenses of 10 auditors

DUSHANBE, September 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board of experts for certifying and licensing auditors at the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has revoked audit operating licenses of ten auditors,