Tajkistan, Power

16:29, december 4, 2009

President Rahmon addresses the Public Council

DUSHANBE, December 4, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Speaking at the session of the Public Council, President Emomali Rahmon noted today that as chairman of the Public Council he is well aware of proposals and

13:49, december 4, 2009

President signs new national criminal procedure code and a number of recently adopted laws

DUSHANBE, December 4, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday December 3, President Emomali Rahmon singed a new national criminal procedure code and a number of recently adopted laws, including the on

13:34, december 4, 2009

Tajikistan’s Public Council meets in Dushanbe today

Issues related to preparations for the 2010 parliamentary elections are a major topic of todayâ€™s meeting of the Public Council of Tajikistan.

16:45, december 2, 2009

MPs endorse bill requiring penalty fee for officials impeding development of construction sector

DUSHANBE, December 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) have endorsed amendments to the country’s administrative code

13:06, december 2, 2009

President calls on Tajik families to buy shares in Roghun for 3,000 somoni

Some 600 million U.S.

12:29, december 2, 2009

Rahmon to meet with representatives of political parties over parliamentary elections

DUSHANBE, December 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is expected to meet with senior representatives of political parties of Tajikistan on December 4.

18:41, december 1, 2009

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers amendments to refugee law

DUSHANBE, December 1, 2009, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered amendments to the country’s law on refugees at a

13:57, december 1, 2009

Government endorses national investment and capital construction programs for 2010-2012l

DUSHANBE, December 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Government of Tajikistan has endorsed the programs for state investments and capital construction, according to presidential press service.

12:53, december 1, 2009

Rahmon meets with Sughd administrators today

President Emomali Rahmon, who is currently on a visit to the Sughd province, is meting with Sughd administrators today.

17:07, november 27, 2009

Government intends to write off TJS 288 mln tax debt, says minister

DUSHANBE, November 27, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Parliament hearings on targeted use of budgetary funds took place at the Majlsi Mamoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) today.

19:42, november 26, 2009

Parliament hearings on targeted use of budgetary funds take place tomorrow

DUSHANBE, November 26, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Parliament hearings on targeted use of budgetary funds are expected to take place at the Majlsi Mamoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of

13:07, november 26, 2009

Rahmon congratulates people of Tajikistan on Idi Qurbon

The Tajik head of state expressed confidence that more than 5,000 Tajik Muslims performing the Hajj this year will pray for the prosperity and harmony in Tajikistan during their Hajj.

20:45, november 25, 2009

Rahmon departs for Minsk to attend high-level meeting ‘Let’s Unite CIS Area’ and EAEC summit

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is departing for Minsk, Belarus tomorrow morning to attend a high-level meeting “Let’s Unite CIS Area” and a session of the

18:56, november 25, 2009

Majlisi Namoyandagon considers 20 issues in less than an hour

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputy of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) has considered 20 issues in less than an hour.

12:40, november 24, 2009

Tajikistan marks National Flag Day today

Celebrations to mark a National Flag Day are being held in Tajikistan today.

20:19, november 23, 2009

President congratulates Tajik nationals on national Flag Day

DUSHANBE, November 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Monday November 23, President Emomali Rahmon congratulated the peoples of Tajikistan on a National Flag Day, which is marked in Tajikistan on

14:08, november 20, 2009

Tajik president, UNRCCA head discuss regional issues

DUSHANBE, November 20, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday received Mr.

12:14, november 20, 2009

EBRD ready to provide financial support for implementation of hydroelectricity projects in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 20, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday November 19, President Emomali Rahmon received Mr. Masaru Honma, EBRD Director for Central Asia, according to presidential press service.

16:56, november 19, 2009

Tajikistan raises vehicle tax by 25 percent

DUSHANBE, November 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The 22nd session of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) of the third convocation that was held today considered and seconded

16:35, november 19, 2009

Majlisi Milli calls on Tajik people to acquire shares in Roghun HPP

DUSHANBE, November 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Members of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) have adopted an appeal to the people of Tajikistan over acquisition of shares

14:27, november 19, 2009

Majlisi Milli seconds new Criminal Procedure Code

Members of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistanâ€™s upper chamber of parliament) today unanimously seconded the new edition of the Criminal Procedure Code of Tajikistan.

11:45, november 19, 2009

22nd session of the Majlisi Milli opens today

DUSHANBE, November 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The 22nd session of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament), presided over by its speaker, Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev is being held

11:30, november 19, 2009

President shakes up officials

DUSHANBE, November 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon introduced a number of staff changes on November 18.

11:15, november 19, 2009

President orders to announce tender for development of Shahbas gold deposit in Panjakent

DUSHANBE, November 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday morning presided a working meeting with participation of Matloubkhon Davaltov, State Adviser to the President for

18:58, november 17, 2009

Rahmon orders to complete nationwide switch to CFLs until December 1, 2009

DUSHANBE, November 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday November 17, President Emomali Rahmon had telephone conversations with administrators of Turusozda, Vahdat, Roudaki and Shahrinav

14:58, november 17, 2009

Rahmon signs resolution banning realization of incandescents in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon who is also Chairman of the Government of Tajikistan today signed a resolution banning realization of incandescent light bulbs in

13:23, november 17, 2009

Tajik speaker asks U.K. officials to allot student quota for Tajikistan at Oxford and Cambridge

DUSHANBE, November 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Monday November 16, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament), Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, met with visiting British

12:59, november 17, 2009

President orders to issue shares of Roghun HPP urgently

Speaking at yesterdayâ€™s government session, President Emomali Rahmon expressed confidence that everyone in Tajikistan will make contribution to the construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power

17:12, november 16, 2009

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers amendments to the country’s law on joint stock companies

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill requiring amendments to the country’s law on joint

14:32, november 16, 2009

President has phone conversations with Khatlon administrators over energy saving issues

DUSHANBE, November 16, 2009, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmon today morning had telephone conversations with Khatlon governor Ghaybullo Avzalov as well as chairmen of the districts of