Tajkistan

17:29, october 30, 2008

TAJKISTAN

SCO prime ministers’ session ends with signing of joint communiqué

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus – A two days meeting of the council of heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) concluded in Astana, Kazakhstan on October 30.

15:26, october 30, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik president, Aga Khan to discuss partnerships between Tajikistan and AKDN

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to partnership between the Tajik government and the Aga khan Development Network (AKDN) will be discussed at a meeting of President

15:12, october 30, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Orienbonk raises annual interest rates for short-term loans

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s largest commercial bank, Orienbonk, has made a decision to raise interest rates for the short-term loans beginning on November 1, 2008.

14:45, october 30, 2008

POWER

The president charges transport ministry to give quarterly reports on disbursement of investments

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus -- During the October 29 government session, it was noted that nine investment projects for a total amount of 1.

14:27, october 30, 2008

POWER

Rahmon calls on population to legalize their property

Speaking at the government session, President Rahmon noted on October 29 that the term for legalization of property expires in two months and people will not have such a chance to legalize their

14:02, october 30, 2008

POWER

People save more than US$340 mln on lavish celebrations, says president

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Speaking at an October 29 government, President Rahmon touched upon the issues of implementation of the country’s law on observing national traditions

13:37, october 30, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Zeppelin ready to ship self-propelled mining machines to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 30, Asia-Plus -- First deputy head of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Odil Sangov, yesterday met here with director general of office of Zeppelin

13:07, october 30, 2008

POWER

Rahmon shakes up officials

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon introduced a number of staff changes at an October 29 meeting.

12:49, october 30, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Kazakh premiers discuss cooperation issues in Astana

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus – On Wednesday October 29, Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov met with his Kazakh counterpart, Prime Minister Karim Masimov, in Astana, Kazakhstan on sidelines of a

12:34, october 30, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM, IOM mission head discuss cooperation in combating human trafficking

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On October 29, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi received new head of the Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Zeynal

12:24, october 30, 2008

POWER

Rahmon hopes forthcoming visit of Turkish president will give new impulse to further expansion of Tajik-Turkish cooperation

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday October 29, President Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of congratulations to his Turkish counterpart, President Abdullah Gul, on occasion

11:58, october 30, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Sughd women delivering babies at home allow doctors near babies only 40 days after delivery

KHUJAND, October 30, Asia-Plus -- Director of the Sughd Regional Immunoprophylactic Center, Mumin Bobojonov, complains that

11:44, october 30, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Transportation law enforcement agencies dissatisfied with situation of rail passenger service

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus -- A session of the coordination council of Tajik transportation law enforcement

11:15, october 30, 2008

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers 2009 budget bill

DUSHANBE, October 30, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament together is holding a meeting today to consider a bill on the national

19:54, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Trial over alleged corruption and bribery at Tajik smelter resumes in London

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The months-long trial over alleged corruption and bribery at the Tajik aluminum smelter resumed in the High Court in London on October 27.

19:11, october 29, 2008

INCIDENTS

Teachers in Kulob and Vose trained in how to respond to emergency situations

KULOB, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- A seminar for teachers from Kulob and Vose district on how to respond to emergency situations was launched in Kulob on October 29.

18:25, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Aga Khan to visit Tajikistan on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, and founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN),

16:12, october 29, 2008

POWER

MPs endorse regulations on establishment of two FEZs in Tajikistan

Tajik parliamentarians have endorsed regulations on establishment of the free economic zones Sughd and Panj in Tajikistan.

15:39, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik journalists request for including publishing house Sharqi Ozod on list of strategic facilities

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A group of Tajik journalists have applied to the government asking to assist with tackling electricity shortage problems facing Tajik media during the

15:09, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

TSB receives principal member status in VISA International payment system

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Open joint-stock company (OJSC), Tojiksodirotbonk (TSB), has received the principal member status in the VISA International payment system.

14:54, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

More than $533 mln, RR4.257 bln, and €2.1084 mln remitted to Agroinvestbonk this year

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- More than 533.6 million US dollars, 4.2573 billion Russian rubles (RR) and 2.

14:27, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Shadow economy covers some 25% of activities in Tajikistan, says economy minister

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- In Tajikistan, the shadow economy covers some 25 percent of economic activities,

13:49, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

CIS Parliamentary Assembly’s delegation gets acquainted with activity of Norak administration

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- A two-day session of the permanent commission of the CIS Parliamentary Assembly for local governance matters opened in Dushanbe on October 28.

13:27, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

CCI head, top manager of Turkish company for exhibitions discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On October 28, Sharif Said, the head of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), met here with Mahmud Er, general manager of Turkey’s

12:35, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Large amount of heroin detained in Dushanbe yesterday

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Operation carried out by officers from the Interior Ministry department for combating drug trafficking (drug police) in Dushanbe yesterday led to the

12:25, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Turkish embassy organizes reception on occasion of 85th anniversary of Republic of Turkey

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The Turkish Embassy in Dushanbe organizes reception today on occasion of the 85th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey.

12:15, october 29, 2008

INCIDENTS

Fire in building of Ismoili Somoni district administration caused by electrical malfunction

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Yesterday’s fire in the building of the administration of Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni district was an unfortunate accident caused by violation of the

12:11, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik private air company purchases Boeing 737-800

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Tajik private company, Somon Air, has purchased Western type aircraft, Boeing 737-800.

11:45, october 29, 2008

POWER

Dushanbe mayor demands that all electricity supply shortcomings should be removed till November 15

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday October 28, Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev held a meeting to discuss preparations for winter and sanitary situation in the city.

11:20, october 29, 2008

TAJKISTAN

PM Oqilov leaves for Astana to attend session of the council of the SCO heads of government

Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov is representing Tajikistan at a session of the council of heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation (SCO) that is opening in Astana, Kazakhstan today.