Tajkistan

13:15, december 18, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Introduction of first unit of Sangtuda-1 power plant probably to postponed until late December

DUSHANBE, December 18, Asia-Plus -- Introduction of the first unit of the Sangtuda-1 power plant into operation will probably be postponed.

11:46, december 18, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik central bank to triple minimum capital requirements

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) intends to triple minimum capital requirements for local banks starting on January 1.

11:21, december 18, 2007

POWER

President calls for providing assistance to vulnerable people

DUSHABE, December 18, Asia-Plus -- On Monday December 17, President Emomali Rahmon held a hook-up conference with participation of heads of Rasht, Tavildara, Tojikobod, Jirgatol, Bokhtar, and

20:49, december 17, 2007

POWER

Dushanbe gas-distributor to answer fro negligence, says Dushanbe chief prosecutor

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- A recent gas blast was a major topic of a December 17 meeting of the Dushanbe capital mayor’s office presided over by its head Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev.

20:09, december 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

$1.18 billion remitted to Tajik banks in Jan-Oct 07

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- $1.18 billion have been remitted to Tajik banks over the first ten months of this year, which is 46.

19:11, december 17, 2007

POWER

Roundtable meeting to discuss ombudsman bill to be held in Dushanbe tomorrow

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- A roundtable meeting to discuss a bill on an ombudsman institution in Tajikistan will be held at the Kokhi Vahdat State Complex in Dushanbe on December 18.

16:48, december 17, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Final decision on trial of journalists supposed to be taken in late December

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- A court in Dushanbe’s Firdavsi district postponed hearing of case of three female reporters for the Dushanbe tabloid newspaper Ovoza

16:07, december 17, 2007

POWER

Dushanbe mayor’s office announced “The Best Mahalla” competition

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- The capital mayor’s office has announced “The Best Mahalla” competition.

14:26, december 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, China’s XUAR discuss priorities of trade and economic cooperation

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- Trade and economic cooperation between Tajikistan and China’s Xinjiang-Uighur Autonomous Region (XUAR) was a major topic of a meeting of Sharif Said, head

13:55, december 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

WB to support enhancement of Tajik energy sector

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- Expansion of cooperation between the World Bank and Tajikistan in enhancing the country’s energy sector was focus of a meeting of Foreign Minister

13:32, december 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Beeline offers its customers new service

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- The limited liability company Tacom, which provides cellular services in Tajikistan under the ‘Beeline’ brand, has announced launch of new service

13:07, december 17, 2007

POWER

Majlisi Milli to convene its session on Wednesday

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of the upper chamber (Majlisi Milli) of the Tajik parliament (Majlisi Oli) is meeting tomorrow to discuss issues tabled to the agenda of

12:41, december 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Ruling party members wins parliamentary by-election in Kulob

KULOB, December 17, Asia-Plus -- Member of Tajikistan’s ruling people’s Democratic Party (PDPT) Abdurahmon Azimov, who is the head of the defense, security and public order department of

11:30, december 17, 2007

POWER

PF Arbitrazh legal support centers can resolve disputes through permanent arbitration courts

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- The RT Law "About the Third Party Arbitration Courts" was passed on December 12, 2007 by the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of

11:13, december 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Memorial to Kazakh servicemen erected in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- A memorial to Kazakh servicemen who died in actions in Tajikistan during the republic''s disastrous civil war in the 1990s has been erected in Dushanbe.

18:04, december 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Opening of Tajik-Afghan border promotes development of trade between the two countries

QURGHON TEPPA, December 15, Asia-Plus -- A new passenger terminal will put into operation in Khatlon’s Nizhny Panj in mid-January, Bozorali Ghulomov, representative from the Ministry of Transport

17:10, december 15, 2007

POWER

President urges to speed up autumn sowing campaign

DUSHANBE, December 15, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon held a hook-up conference with participation of heads of the cities of Vahdat and Roghun as well as Fayzobod, Nourobod and Yovon

16:12, december 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

UNICEF intends to second Tajikistan’s preschool education development strategy

DUSHANBE, December 15, Asia-Plus -- New Tajikistan’s preschool education development strategy was discussed in Dushanbe Friday before the beginning of a two-day conference formally titled

15:27, december 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM holds meetings with Azeri and Pakistani ambassadors

DUSHANBE, December 15, Asia-Plus -- Some aspects of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Azerbaijan were discussed at a meeting of Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi with Azeri

11:20, december 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Construction of Altyn-Topkan ore refinery officially commences today

A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the Altyn-Topkan ore refinery is being held in Sughdâ€™s Mastchoh district today morning.

19:53, december 14, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Trial of journalists adjourned

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- Hearing of case of three female reporters for the Dushanbe tabloid newspaper Ovoza (Rumors) was adjourned on December 14 until December 17 as

19:06, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakh embassy organizes official reception to mark Kazakhstan’s Independence Day

Kazakh Embassy in Dushanbe is organizing a series of events dedicated to the 16th anniversary of Kazakhstanâ€™s Independence in Dushanbe tomorrow.

17:16, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik entrepreneurs prepare proposals to be voiced at meeting with president

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- recently established, the Coordination Council of Association of Entrepreneurs of Tajikistan held a meeting in the office of Business Environment

16:28, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

WTO delegation checks preparedness of Tajikistan for joining WTO

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- A delegation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is expected to arrive in Tajikistan in late December.

14:50, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Indian embassy organizes reception to mark 15th anniversary of establishment of Tajik-Indian diplomatic relations

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday December 13, the Indian Embassy in Dushanbe organized an official reception on occasion of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic

12:01, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Four international exhibitions expected to be held in Tajikistan next year

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- Four international exhibitions are expected to be held in Tajikistan next year, the foreign economic relations department of Tajikistan’s Chamber of

11:44, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Photo exhibition picturing labor migration to open in Tajik capital next week

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- A photo exhibition formally titled “Tajikistan: World of Labor Migrant” and timed to coincide with International Migrants Day will open in Dushanbe on

11:16, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakh bank’s affiliate in Tajikistan waits for operating license

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- Kazakhstan’s joint-stock company Kazkomerzbank, one of Kazakhstan’s largest commercial banks, has registered its Tajik affiliate with Tajik Ministry of

19:37, december 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue meeting opens in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, December 13, Asia-Plus -- Senior representatives from the foreign ministries of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Japan has gathered in Dushanbe for

15:58, december 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

State administration bodies, journalists to boost cooperation

DUSHANBE, December 13, Asia-Plus -- Increasing public access to official information as well as fostering effective interaction between state administration bodies and journalists were major