Tajkistan, Power

14:07, march 10, 2009

MPs intend to consider agreement on Tajikistan’s joining EDB

DUSHANBE, March 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Consideration of an agreement on Tajikistan’s joining the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is one of major topics of a regular sitting of the fifth

15:57, march 6, 2009

Rahmon congratulates Tajikistan’s women on International Women’s Day

By presidentâ€™s decree March 8 is now celebrated in Tajikistan as Motherâ€™s Day

19:30, march 5, 2009

MPs recognize donor blood and its components as national patrimony

DUSHANBE, March 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of Tajik parliament (Majlisi Oli) on March 5 considered and endorsed the draft law “On Donor Blood and Its

18:48, march 5, 2009

Hanafi school recognized as official religion of Tajikistan

The Majlisi Namoyandagon has endorsed a bill recognizing the Hanafi school as an official religion of Tajikistan.

19:00, march 3, 2009

Blood prices rise in Tajikistan amid Talk of new donors' law

DUSHANBE, March 3, 2009, Asia-Plus – The price of blood has risen dramatically in Tajikistan, as parliament discusses a new law on blood donors and transfusions, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service

13:00, march 3, 2009

New chief of Khovaling police department appointed

KULOB, March 3, 2009, Asia-Plus -- By interior minister’s order Colonel Rustam Temourov, formerly deputy chief of the Kulob regional police directorate, has been appointed to head the Khovaling

11:59, march 3, 2009

President presides over meeting to review country’s economic results in Jan-Feb 09

DUSHANBE, March 3, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday presided over a meeting to review the country’s economic results in January-February 2009, according to presidential

15:02, february 26, 2009

New head of Interior ministry criminal investigation directorate appointed

DUSHANBE, February 26, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Abdurahmon Buzmakov, formerly deputy chief of the Khatlon police directorate in charge of the Kulob region, has been appointed to head the criminal

12:44, february 26, 2009

Rahmon sets specific tasks to implement agreements reached during his meeting with Russian leader

DUSHANBE, February 26, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Some 40 issue were considered at a February 25 government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, according to presidential press service.

19:37, february 25, 2009

MPs approve bill requiring moratorium on inspections of SMEs in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower camber of parliament) endorsed a bill requiring moratorium on inspection of small and medium-sized

18:45, february 25, 2009

Lower house endorses bills on credit history and standard legal acts

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Parliamentarians have considered and endorsed bills on credit history and standard legal acts.

15:15, february 25, 2009

MPs endorse amendments prohibiting privatization of Talco and Norak and Roghun HPPs

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) has endorsed amendments prohibiting privatization of the state unitary enterprise

13:13, february 25, 2009

Lower house expected to ratify Tajik-Uzbek border on national border

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) is expected to consider and ratify an agreement between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

15:18, february 23, 2009

Lower house’s board considers Tajik-Uzbek border on national border

DUSHANBE, February 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered an agreement between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on

11:44, february 20, 2009

Dushanbe mayor’s office holds meeting of coordinating center for socioeconomic issues on Marc 14

DUSHANBE, February 20, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe mayor’s office intends to hold a special session of the Coordinating Center for Socioeconomic Issues on March 14.

18:52, february 19, 2009

MPs meet with female activists from all regions of Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A meeting of parliamentarians with female heads of NGOs and female activists from all regions of the country was held at the Majlisi Namoyandagon

12:45, february 19, 2009

Iran’s TV and radio network head appreciates Tajik president’s support for some aspects of Iranian policy

DUSHANBE, February 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday met with visiting Iran’s television and radio network head Mr.

12:29, february 19, 2009

Tajik leader, Uzbek vice-premier speak for expansion of Tajik-Uzbek cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 18, President Emomali Rahmon received Uzbek First Deputy Prime Minister also Finance Minister Rustam Azimov, who was in

19:34, february 18, 2009

Tajik president, China company head discuss construction of the power grid South-North

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Completion of construction of a 500-kV 350-kilometer electricity transmission line South-North linking power systems of southern and northern regions

14:51, february 18, 2009

Rahmon expected to pay working visit to Moscow this month

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is expected to pay a short-term working visit to Moscow on February 24, according to the Tajik MFA information department.

14:21, february 18, 2009

Tajik leader receives visiting head of Iran’s TV and radio network

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is currently holding talks with visiting head of Iran’s television and radio network, Mr.

12:39, february 18, 2009

First consignment of Russian buses delivered to Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The first 114 of 150 Russian type buses PAZ (Pavlov bus plant) have been delivered to Dushanbe.

19:57, february 17, 2009

Tajik, Afghan presidents have telephone conversation to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today had a telephone conversation with his Afghan counterpart, President Hamid Karzai.

12:11, february 17, 2009

Lower house board considers a number of bills

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a number of bills at a February 16 meeting, presided

11:30, february 16, 2009

Apartment buildings to be constructed in place of closed market in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe’s market, Zarnisor, was closed for violation of the country’s laws, including illegal land seizure, injuring consumer rights, violating tax

13:05, february 13, 2009

Construction of small power plants discussed in Tajik capital yesterday

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday February 12, Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov held a meeting to discuss issues related to construction of small hydropower plants in the country,

18:58, february 11, 2009

Majlisi Namoyandagon ratifies Tajik-Russian agreement on Pami-Chakaltai research center

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On February 11, the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) ratified a government-to-government agreement between Tajikistan

18:30, february 11, 2009

MPs endorse amendment requiring water royalty regime for large HPPs

MPs have endorsed amendments requiring water royalty regime for large hydroelectric power plants and payment of royalties on underground water resources.

15:05, february 11, 2009

Tajik leader Rahmon congratulates Iranian president on 30th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday sent a telegram of congratulations to his Iranian counterpart, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on occasion of the

17:36, february 9, 2009

Kulob police department chief replaced

KULOB, February 9, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Iskandar Vahhobov, formerly chief of the Vose police department, has been appointed to head the Kulob police department, deputy chief of the Khatlon