Tajkistan, Economy

13:57, march 30, 2012

Electricity rationing expected to be ended only in the second half of April

Despite the recent temperature rise, electricity rationing is still in effect in the provinces.

13:37, march 30, 2012

Some districts in Khalton launch cotton sowing campaign

DUSHANBE, March 30, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Some districts in the southern Khalton province have launched a cotton-sowing campaign.

09:41, march 30, 2012

More Tajik drivers choose LNG over gasoline

Tajik drivers have chosen liquefied natural gas over gasoline because of rising gasoline prices.

13:56, march 29, 2012

Tajik PM, WB representatives discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, March 29, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov met here today with representatives of the World Bank to discuss cooperation issues.

09:33, march 29, 2012

Somon air launches air route to Kyiv and new air route to Sochi

DUSHANBE, March 29, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Tajik air company, Somon Air, has launched an air route from Dushanbe to Kyiv (Ukraine) and from Khujand to Sochi (Russsia).

10:35, march 27, 2012

ADB to build disbursement skills of project staff in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, March 27, 2012, Asia-Plus -- About 30 government officials and staff from executing agencies and project implementation units dealing with projects funded by the Asian Development Bank

17:50, march 26, 2012

Electricity rationing expected to be ended in April

Despite the recent temperature rise, electricity rationing is still in effect in the provinces.

17:28, march 26, 2012

Uzbek authorities deny report about stoppage of gas shipments to Tajikistan as baseless

DUSHANBE, march 26, 2012, Asia-Plus -- In a statement released on March 25, Uzbekistan’s state oil-and-gas company, Uzbekneftegaz, notes that report about stoppage of Uzbek gas

15:13, march 26, 2012

Russia raises gasoline tariffs for Tajikistan again

DUSHANBE, March 26, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Russia has raised gasoline tariffs for Tajikistan again.

16:53, march 25, 2012

NBP branch inaugurated in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, March 25, 2012, Asia-Plus – On March 24, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari attended the inaugural ceremony of the branch of the National Bank of

15:20, march 25, 2012

Uzbekistan stops gas shipments to Tajikistan

Uzbekistan has justified its decision to stop gas shipments to Tajikistan as based on shortage of natural-gas resources.

15:03, march 20, 2012

Tajikistan to celebrate Navrouz under conditions of shortage of electricity

During the days of celebration of the Navrouz holiday, the electricity rationing introduced in the regions will not be ended.

13:21, march 20, 2012

Tajikistan to participate in ADB conference on regional cooperation

DUSHANBE, March 20, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in cooperation with the People''s Republic of China (PRC), is organizing a two-day conference that will bring together

10:17, march 20, 2012

EAEC member nations agree to establish new Eurasian Union by 2015

DUSHANBE, March 20, 2012, Asia-Plus – The presidents of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC) member nations – Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian and Tajikistan – as well as the leaders of

13:34, march 19, 2012

Shahriston Tunnel expected to be put in commission by June 27

DUSHANBE, March 19, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The Shahriston Tunnel is expected to be put in commission by the National Unity Day, which is marked on June 27, Sughd deputy governor Jumaboy Sanginov

13:22, march 19, 2012

Suman Company launches its official online store

DUSHANBE, March 19, 2012, Asia-Plus -- OJSC Suman, a Dushanbe artisanal company, is a pioneer among Tajik textile and clothing companies in the online marketplace, Abdulfattoh Shafiyev, National

17:05, march 17, 2012

Gazprom International presents final reports on explorations conducted at Sargazon field

DUSHANBE, March 17, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Gazprom International, an affiliate of Russia’s state-controlled company Gazprom, has presented final reports on the findings of exploration operations

16:12, march 16, 2012

Tajikistan receives quarterly gas quota from Uzbekistan in two months

DUSHANBE, March 16, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Over the first two months of this year, Uzbekistan has shipped some 45 million cubic meters of natural gas to Tajikistan – more than 30 million cubic

16:01, march 15, 2012

Tajik authorities reportedly cut off electricity supply to public catering facilities in Dushanbe

Barqi Tojik says electricity supply is cut off only to the most incorrigible nonpayers.

15:27, march 15, 2012

Russian region’s delegation conduct negotiations with heads of Tajik ministries, organizations

DUSHANBE, March 15, 2012, Asia-Plus -- A delegation of Russia’s Altai Krai, which is currently on a working visit to Tajikistan, is conducting negotiations with senior representatives from

15:04, march 13, 2012

Electricity rationing may be introduced in Dushanbe if the cold weather continues

Electricity rationing may be introduced in Dushanbe if the cold weather continues in the upper reaches of the Vakhsh River.

09:20, march 13, 2012

IRP board meets to discuss electricity price hike

DUSHANBE, March 13, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The Political Council of the Islamic Revival Party (IRP) met in Dushanbe on Monday to discuss new electricity rate for residential customers.

08:50, march 13, 2012

Export Directory of Tajikistan export-oriented companies updated

DUSHANBE, March 13, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The Export Directory of Tajikistan export-oriented companies has been updated, as well as a special web-site(www.exportdir.

16:32, march 12, 2012

Rotational power cutoffs introduced in Khujand

KHUJAND, March 12, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Rotational power cutoffs have been introduced in the city of Khujand, the capital of Sughd province.

15:13, march 9, 2012

Tajikistan makes preparations for Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea

DUSHANBE, March 9, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Participation of Tajikistan in the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea was the focus of a meeting of Mr.

14:48, march 9, 2012

FAO: Near-record wheat production expected this year

DUSHANBE, March 9, 2012, Asia-Plus -- FAO forecasted on March 8 that 2012 world wheat production will be the second highest on record at 690 million tons and also announced that international food

14:15, march 9, 2012

CA nations adopt joint declaration on setting out future cooperation under Water the Initiative

DUSHANBE, March 9, 2012, Asia-Plus -- A two-day Ministerial Conference “Water Diplomacy in Central Asia” took place in Germany on March 7-8.

11:30, march 9, 2012

Uzbek province invites Tajik businesspeople for cooperation

DUSHANBE, March 9, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Uzbekistan’s Qashqadaryo province reportedly seeks cooperation with business circles of Tajikistan.

16:39, march 7, 2012

Electricity prices for residential customers rise more than 20% in Tajikistan

For residential customers, the price of one kWh of electricity will rise from 9 to 11 dirams

15:52, march 7, 2012

Preliminary budget for conducting agrarian census in Tajikistan estimated at US$4 mln

DUSHANBE, March 7, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan is currently making preparations for conducting the census of agriculture in the country.