Tajkistan

18:05, august 14, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Three female reporters for the tabloid newspaper Ovoza could face another charge

Three female reporters for the tabloid newspaper Ovoza, Farangis Nabiyeva, Muhayo Nozimova, and Saida Qurbonova (editor of Ovoza), could face another charge â€“ illegal collection and spread of

16:52, august 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Russia to use UN mechanisms to strengthen collective security in CIS

DUSAHNBE, August 14, Asia-Plus – Itar Tass -- Russia intends to “make maximum use” of UN collective mechanisms and capabilities for neutralizing regional security challenges from international

14:35, august 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

NBT delegation attends SCO Interbank Association’s meeting in Bishkek

DUHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus — A delegation of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) led by its head Murodali Alimardonov will take part at the third meeting of the Interbank Association of

13:55, august 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Another newspaper brought out in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus — The first issue of a new newspaper titled Stroitelnaya Gazeta (Constructional Newspaper) has been brought in Tajikistan.

13:24, august 14, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Two border officers face office abuse charges for beating soldiers

QURGHON TEPPA, August 14, Asia-Plus — The Qurghon Teppa military prosecutor’s office has instituted criminal proceedings against two officers from border unit 2720 of the

11:30, august 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Azerbaijan sign nine bilateral cooperation documents

Ongoing official two-day visit of President Emomali Rahmon to Azerbaijan has resulted in signing of nine bilateral cooperation documents.

11:07, august 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Editor of PDPT’s official newspaper replaced

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Pus -- On Monday August 13, Mansour Sayfiddinov was relieved of his post of editor-in-chief of an official newspaper of the People’s Democratic Party (PDPT), Minbari

10:36, august 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakh industrial group to build cement plant in southern Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus -- Kazakhstan’s financial and industrial group Atameken Holding intends to invest in construction of a new cement plant in Tajikistan.

10:03, august 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Azerbaijan reach agreement on cooperation in the oil-and-gas sector, says Tajik president

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus -- TrendCapital – Tajikistan and Azerbaijan have reached an agreement on cooperate in the gas-and-oil sector, Azeri news agency TrendCapital cited Tajik President

19:32, august 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Arab business circles interested in participation in hydropower projects in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus — At the end of last week, Sharif Said, the head of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), met in Dushanbe with delegation of businessmen from the

18:52, august 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

TDB top managers meet with Eurotrustbank delegation

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus — At the end of last week, top managers of Tajikistan Development Bank (TDB) met with visiting delegation of the Eurotrustbank.

18:26, august 13, 2007

POWER

Azerbaijan to open its embassy in Tajik capital soon

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus – day.az – Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today started its official two-day visit to Azerbaijan. Azeri web site day.

17:18, august 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Rich growing richer faster than poor in developing Asia - ADB study

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus — The rich are growing richer faster than the poor in developing Asia, and widening disparities in standards of living can threaten the growth process in one of the

14:59, august 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

No one mosque destroyed in Tajik capital, says Tajikistan’s grand mufti

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus — No one mosque has been destroyed in Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s grand mufti and chairman of the Council of Clerics (Shuroi Ulamo) Amonullo Nematzoda said in an interview

14:17, august 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

SCO Peace Mission 2007 exercise starts in Chelyabinsk

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus – Itar Tass -- The Peace Mission 2007 antiterrorist command and staff exercise of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) started on in Russia’s Chelyabinsk

13:26, august 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Another media organization established in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus — Another media organization has been established in Tajikistan – The Young Journalists Development Organization (Sozmoni Rushdi Zhournalistoni Javon).

12:18, august 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

“The Belief in National Progress” by Davlatzoda brought out in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus — The Dushanbe printing-house Ejod has published a book “The Belief in National Progress” written by Davlatali Davlatzoda, the first deputy leader of the ruling

11:48, august 13, 2007

POWER

First deputy prime minister holds meeting to discuss preparations of for winter

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus — On Saturday August 11, the First Deputy Prime Minister, Asadullo Ghulomov, presided over a meeting with participation of senior representatives from relevant

10:54, august 13, 2007

POWER

Nine documents expected to be singed during Rahmon’s visit to Azerbaijan

President Emomali Rahmon has left for Baku, Azerbaijan, for a two-day official visit.

10:35, august 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Journalists call on president not to sign law on Internet curbs

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus – Ferghana.

14:40, august 11, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan criticized for prosecuting reporters

DUSAHNBE, August 11, Asia-Plus – RFE/RL -- Media rights groups have criticized Tajik prosecutors for opening criminal cases against three journalists, RFE/RL''s Tajik Service reported.

12:25, august 11, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik nationals leaving the country for seasonal work or studying will have to be tested for HIV

DUSHANBE, August 11, Asia-Plus — In the near future, Tajik nationals who are going to leave the country for seasonal work or studying will have to undergo medical examination, Asia-Plus

12:00, august 11, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Ten Days of Breast-feeding conclude in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 11, Asia-Plus — A ten-day event dedicated to breast-feeding was held in Tajikistan from August 1 to 10.

17:51, august 10, 2007

POWER

President Rahmon meets with group of newly appointed police directorate chiefs

DUSAHNBE, August 10, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon on August 10 met with a group of newly appointed chiefs of city and district police directorates, presidential press service said.

17:19, august 10, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Another independent FM radio goes on air in Tajikistan

Independent FM Radio Imrouz (Today) went on the air in Tajikistan on August 9.

16:27, august 10, 2007

TAJKISTAN

China’s company shows interest in Dushanbe-Khorog-Kulma-Karakarum highway project

DUSHANBE, August 10, Asia-Plus -- China’s construction corporation, China Road, is interested in the project for improving the highway from Dushanbe via Kulob, Khorog and Kulma to Karakarum

15:42, august 10, 2007

TAJKISTAN

JV TajikAzot: contract on supply of fertilizers to Iran under threat of break-down

DUSHANBE, August 10, Asia-Plus — Tajik-Cypriot JV TajikAzot has temporarily suspended its activity.

14:55, august 10, 2007

TAJKISTAN

TDB marks its first anniversary, organizes drawing of presents for its customers

DUSHANBE, August 10, Asia-Plus — Closed joint-stock company Tajikistan Development Bank (TDB) has organized drawing of presents for his customers on occasion of the first anniversary of the

19:36, august 9, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Drivers of Chinese type minivans demonstrate against passenger-conveyance ban

DUSHANBE, August 9, Asia-Plus — More than 30 drivers of Chinese type minivans, known to the people as Tangem, gathered near the Dushanbe mayor’s office today.

15:30, august 9, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajkistan

Three female reporters for the tabloid newspaper Ovoza could face another charge

Three female reporters for the tabloid newspaper Ovoza, Farangis Nabiyeva, Muhayo Nozimova, and Saida Qurbonova (editor of Ovoza), could face another charge â€“ illegal collection and spread of

Russia to use UN mechanisms to strengthen collective security in CIS

DUSAHNBE, August 14, Asia-Plus – Itar Tass -- Russia intends to “make maximum use” of UN collective mechanisms and capabilities for neutralizing regional security challenges from international

NBT delegation attends SCO Interbank Association’s meeting in Bishkek

DUHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus — A delegation of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) led by its head Murodali Alimardonov will take part at the third meeting of the Interbank Association of

Another newspaper brought out in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus — The first issue of a new newspaper titled Stroitelnaya Gazeta (Constructional Newspaper) has been brought in Tajikistan.

Two border officers face office abuse charges for beating soldiers

QURGHON TEPPA, August 14, Asia-Plus — The Qurghon Teppa military prosecutor’s office has instituted criminal proceedings against two officers from border unit 2720 of the

Tajikistan, Azerbaijan sign nine bilateral cooperation documents

Ongoing official two-day visit of President Emomali Rahmon to Azerbaijan has resulted in signing of nine bilateral cooperation documents.

Editor of PDPT’s official newspaper replaced

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Pus -- On Monday August 13, Mansour Sayfiddinov was relieved of his post of editor-in-chief of an official newspaper of the People’s Democratic Party (PDPT), Minbari

Kazakh industrial group to build cement plant in southern Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus -- Kazakhstan’s financial and industrial group Atameken Holding intends to invest in construction of a new cement plant in Tajikistan.

Tajikistan, Azerbaijan reach agreement on cooperation in the oil-and-gas sector, says Tajik president

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus -- TrendCapital – Tajikistan and Azerbaijan have reached an agreement on cooperate in the gas-and-oil sector, Azeri news agency TrendCapital cited Tajik President

Arab business circles interested in participation in hydropower projects in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus — At the end of last week, Sharif Said, the head of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), met in Dushanbe with delegation of businessmen from the

TDB top managers meet with Eurotrustbank delegation

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus — At the end of last week, top managers of Tajikistan Development Bank (TDB) met with visiting delegation of the Eurotrustbank.

Azerbaijan to open its embassy in Tajik capital soon

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus – day.az – Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today started its official two-day visit to Azerbaijan. Azeri web site day.

Rich growing richer faster than poor in developing Asia - ADB study

DUSHANBE, August 14, Asia-Plus — The rich are growing richer faster than the poor in developing Asia, and widening disparities in standards of living can threaten the growth process in one of the

No one mosque destroyed in Tajik capital, says Tajikistan’s grand mufti

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus — No one mosque has been destroyed in Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s grand mufti and chairman of the Council of Clerics (Shuroi Ulamo) Amonullo Nematzoda said in an interview

SCO Peace Mission 2007 exercise starts in Chelyabinsk

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus – Itar Tass -- The Peace Mission 2007 antiterrorist command and staff exercise of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) started on in Russia’s Chelyabinsk

Another media organization established in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus — Another media organization has been established in Tajikistan – The Young Journalists Development Organization (Sozmoni Rushdi Zhournalistoni Javon).

“The Belief in National Progress” by Davlatzoda brought out in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus — The Dushanbe printing-house Ejod has published a book “The Belief in National Progress” written by Davlatali Davlatzoda, the first deputy leader of the ruling

First deputy prime minister holds meeting to discuss preparations of for winter

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus — On Saturday August 11, the First Deputy Prime Minister, Asadullo Ghulomov, presided over a meeting with participation of senior representatives from relevant

Nine documents expected to be singed during Rahmon’s visit to Azerbaijan

President Emomali Rahmon has left for Baku, Azerbaijan, for a two-day official visit.

Journalists call on president not to sign law on Internet curbs

DUSHANBE, August 13, Asia-Plus – Ferghana.

Tajikistan criticized for prosecuting reporters

DUSAHNBE, August 11, Asia-Plus – RFE/RL -- Media rights groups have criticized Tajik prosecutors for opening criminal cases against three journalists, RFE/RL''s Tajik Service reported.

Tajik nationals leaving the country for seasonal work or studying will have to be tested for HIV

DUSHANBE, August 11, Asia-Plus — In the near future, Tajik nationals who are going to leave the country for seasonal work or studying will have to undergo medical examination, Asia-Plus

Ten Days of Breast-feeding conclude in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 11, Asia-Plus — A ten-day event dedicated to breast-feeding was held in Tajikistan from August 1 to 10.

President Rahmon meets with group of newly appointed police directorate chiefs

DUSAHNBE, August 10, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon on August 10 met with a group of newly appointed chiefs of city and district police directorates, presidential press service said.

Another independent FM radio goes on air in Tajikistan

Independent FM Radio Imrouz (Today) went on the air in Tajikistan on August 9.

China’s company shows interest in Dushanbe-Khorog-Kulma-Karakarum highway project

DUSHANBE, August 10, Asia-Plus -- China’s construction corporation, China Road, is interested in the project for improving the highway from Dushanbe via Kulob, Khorog and Kulma to Karakarum

JV TajikAzot: contract on supply of fertilizers to Iran under threat of break-down

DUSHANBE, August 10, Asia-Plus — Tajik-Cypriot JV TajikAzot has temporarily suspended its activity.

TDB marks its first anniversary, organizes drawing of presents for its customers

DUSHANBE, August 10, Asia-Plus — Closed joint-stock company Tajikistan Development Bank (TDB) has organized drawing of presents for his customers on occasion of the first anniversary of the

Drivers of Chinese type minivans demonstrate against passenger-conveyance ban

DUSHANBE, August 9, Asia-Plus — More than 30 drivers of Chinese type minivans, known to the people as Tangem, gathered near the Dushanbe mayor’s office today.

Shahriston tunnel to be built in time, by August 2009

DUSHANBE, August 9, Asia-Plus -- The construction of a Chinese-funded tunnel under the Shahriston pass in northern Tajikistan is under way.