Tajkistan

13:58, november 5, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Mortality rate for children under one year of age decreases in GBAO; however, situation still alarm

KHOROG, November 5, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Compared to January-September 2007 the mortality rate for children under one year of age has decreased in Gorno Badakhshan, however the situation is

12:59, november 5, 2008

TAJKISTAN

International conference on labor migration issues held in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 5, 2008, Asia-Plus -- An international conference formally titled “Regulation of Labor Migration” was held at Russian-Tajik Slavic University (RTSU) in Dushanbe on November

12:27, november 5, 2008

POWER

Dushanbe reintroduces passenger transport ticketing system

DUSHANBE, November 5, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe’s municipal authorities have reintroduced passenger transport ticketing system.

11:43, november 5, 2008

TAJKISTAN

US DCM opens family medicine center in Panjakent

DUSHANBE, November 5, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On November 4, Necia Quast, Deputy Chief of the U.S.

11:29, november 5, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Japan provides grant of US$360,900 to Tajik TV channel

DUSHANBE, November 5, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The Government of Japan continues supporting enhancement of cultural and educational spheres in Tajikistan through providing no-stings aid to the

11:15, november 5, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Construction of border outposts will be completed in Sughd by the end of this year

KHUJAND, November 5, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Construction of new and improvement of existing border outposts should be completed in the Sughd province by the end of this year, Asia-Plus has

20:35, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

International agriculture exhibition to be held in Dushanbe on November 8-12

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- International agriculture exhibition entitled AgroFood 2008 will be held at the Kokhi Vahdat State Complex in Dushanbe on November 8-12.

19:23, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Iran company to launch harvester-producing enterprise in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Iranian state-run company dealing with production of agricultural machines intends to launch a harvester-producing enterprise in Tajikistan.

18:24, november 4, 2008

POWER

Tajik Government has done a lot for restoration IMF’s confidence, IMF official says

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus - A lot has been done in Tajikistan for restoration of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) confidence and we hope Tajik authorities will continue work in

17:58, november 4, 2008

POWER

World financial crisis will affect Tajikistan’s economy indirectly, says IMF official

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Speaking to reporters following his meeting with President Emomali Rahmon on November 4, Mr.

17:25, november 4, 2008

POWER

Tajik leader IMF mission head discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday November 4, President Emomali Rahmon received Mr.

16:58, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Third unit of Russian-built power plant to be introduced into operation tomorrow

On November 5, President Emomali Rahmon will preside over the opening of the third unit of the Russian-built Sangtuda-1 hydroelectric power plant.

15:35, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

IRPT holds roundtable meeting in Kulob on occasion of Constitution Day

KULOB, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On occasion of the Constitution Day, which is marked in Tajikistan on November 6, an organization of the Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) for the city of

14:31, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

ADB supports rehabilitation of Dushanbe-Tursunzoda-Uzbekistan border road

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing technical assistance to prepare a project design and feasibility study for the rehabilitation of

14:18, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajikagrileasing opens logistics centers in Gorno Badakhshan

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The state unitary enterprise Tajikagrileasing within the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has opened logistics centers in GBAO’s Darvoz, Rushan,

13:53, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Labor migration problems discussed in Khatlon

QURGHON TEPPA, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- A roundtable meeting to discuss labor migration problems was held in Qurghon Teppa, the capital of the Khatlon province on November 3.

13:46, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

More than 48,000 people registered with employment centers as unemployed

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- As of October 1, 2008, 48.

13:36, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Kazakh economic commission holds meeting in Dushanbe on November 5-6

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The sixth session of the Tajik-Kazakh commission for economic cooperation will be held in Dushanbe on November 5-6.

13:22, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

CIS TV and radio companies establish interstate information pool

DUSHANBE, November 4, Asia-Plus -- The CIS TV and radio companies have established interstate information pool.

13:15, november 4, 2008

POWER

Abdumajid Usmonov appointed to head Tajik TV news channel

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- By government’s resolution Abdumajid Usmonov, formerly deputy director of the TV channel Safina, has been appointed to head the first Tajik TV news

13:08, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

IFC to conduct conference on credit information exchange in Dushanbe on November 10

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, with the support of State Committee for Investment and State-owned Property Management will conduct a

12:58, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

CIS Economic Court, Tajik High Economic Court sign cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus - An agreement between the CIS Economic Court and Tajikistan’s Economic Court on cooperation and exchange of legal information was signed in Dushanbe at

12:44, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

School of Journalism organizes master classes to improve journalists’ computer skills

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The Independent School of Journalism “Tajikistan – 21st Century” (School) has hosted a series of master classes for employees of press services of

12:30, november 4, 2008

LAW-ORDER

Sarband municipal official faces charge of taking bribe for issuing illegal military service record card

QURGHON TEPPA, November 4, Asia-Plus -- Mustafo Muminov, the head of the military service registry office within the housing and communal services directorate of the southern city of Sarband,

12:10, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan reaches 63.5 percent of 2008 cotton target

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus - Cotton growers in Khatlon’s Sarband district have fulfilled this year’s cotton target, having yielded 2,317 tons of cotton by November 3, which is over

11:58, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Ore refinery ships first consignment of lead concentrate to Kazakhstan

KHUJAND, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- After standing idle for several months, open joint-stock company (OJSC), Adrasman Ore Refinery, has shipped the first consignment of lead concentrate

11:44, november 4, 2008

INCIDENTS

Currency exchange office employee killed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Gunmen have killed an employee of the currency exchange office located at the Korvon market in Dushanbe.

11:28, november 4, 2008

TAJKISTAN

USA distributes wheat seeds among poor in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, November 4, 2008, -- USA distributed wheat seeds among poor communities of Tajik regions, reported U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan press release, according to CA News.

11:15, november 4, 2008

POWER

Aga Khan attends groundbreaking ceremony for construction of Ismaili Center in Khorog

KHOROG, November 4, 2008, Asia-Plus - On Monday November 3, His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, and founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan

20:21, november 3, 2008

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia

DUSHANBE, November 3, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered the Treaty on a Nuclear-weapon-free Zone in Central