Tajkistan, Power

16:07, january 13, 2016

Tajikistan puts ban on ‘bad names’

DUSHANBE, January 13, 2016, Asia-Plus -- Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) today endorsed a bill regulating the issue of giving names to newborns Presenting the

15:26, january 13, 2016

Tajikistan makes premarital medical examination compulsory

Tajik parliament has endorsed a bill amending the country’s law on registration of acts of civil status and family code.

11:24, january 13, 2016

Tajikistan plans to lower age of presidential candidacy requirements

Tajikistan reportedly plans to lower the minimum age required to be elected President of the Republic.

15:57, january 11, 2016

A number of judges replaced

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2016, Asia-Plus – By president’s decrees issued on January 11 a number of judges were replaced in the regions.

15:39, january 11, 2016

President introduces a number of staff changes

President Emomali Rahmon has introduced a number of staff changes.

15:18, january 11, 2016

Tajikistan expected to make premarital medical examination compulsory

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The government has prepared amendments to the country’s law on registration of acts of civil status and family code and they have been sent for

14:52, january 11, 2016

Government prepares amendments to the parental responsibility law

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The government has prepared amendments to the country’s parental responsibility law and the draft amendments have been sent for consideration to the

14:52, january 11, 2016

Government prepares amendments to the parental responsibility law

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The government has prepared amendments to the country’s parental responsibility law and the draft amendments have been sent for consideration to the

14:32, january 11, 2016

Amendments offered to the country’s Constitution

Amendments have reportedly been offered to the country’s Constitution.

10:55, january 8, 2016

Tajikistan makes preparations for the 25th anniversary of the CIS

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2016, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan makes preparations for the 25th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) An interstate exhibition dedicated to this

10:17, january 7, 2016

Government meeting to review the results of the past year’s work scheduled for 21

DUSHANBE, January 7, 2016, Asia-Plus - A government meeting to review the results of the past year’s work and discuss development plans for 2016 will take place on January 21.

11:30, january 4, 2016

News conferences on the results of 2015 work expected to start next week

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2016, Asia-Plus -- Ministers, department heads, and local officials will begin to give news conferences on the results of work carried out in 2015 on January 11, 2016.

10:18, december 31, 2015

Putin congratulates Rahmon on New Year

Putin noted his certainty that constructive cooperation between the two countries will expand in the future as well and will promote strengthening of stability and security in Central Asia.

11:38, december 29, 2015

Rahmon holds this year’s last session of the government

DUSHANBE, December 29, 2015, Asia-Plus – This year’s last session of the government, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, was held on December 28.

15:21, december 28, 2015

Majlisi Namoyandagon board discusses bill on publishing activities

DUSHANBE, December 18, 2015, Asia-Plus – The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament discussed a bill on publishing activities at a December 28 meeting,

14:04, december 25, 2015

Rahmon signs law the leader of the nation law

President Emomali Rahmon himself signed off on the law, which designated him “the Leader of the Nation.

10:49, december 25, 2015

Tajikistan ratifies agreements regarding construction of Tajik section of regional transmission line

The sale of surplus electricity to Pakistan and Afghanistan is expected to earn Tajikistan up to 150 million U.S. dollars per year.

14:02, december 24, 2015

The president will address the parliament on January 22

DUSHANBE, December 24, 2015, Asia-Plus - Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will address a joint meeting of both chambers of the parliament on January 22, 2016, a reliable source in the government told

11:12, december 24, 2015

Rahmon congratulates Japan’s Emperor on birthday

DUSHANBE, December 24, 2015, Asia-Plus – Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday sent a congratulatory cable to Emperor Akihito of Japan on the occasion of His Majesty''s birthday.

10:46, december 24, 2015

Tajikistan expected to ratify the CIS free trade zone agreement today

DUSHANBE, December 24, 2015, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan is expected to ratify the CIS Free Trade Zone Agreement today.

16:35, december 23, 2015

Tajikistan expected to ratify six agreements on CASA 1000 Project tomorrow

DUSHANBE, December 23, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to ratification of six agreements on the landmark regional electricity transmission project, known as CASA 1000 (1000 Electricity

15:36, december 22, 2015

Five Tajik young specialists take refresher course in Kazakhstan

DUSHANBE, December 22, 2015, Asia-Plus – Five young specialists from President’s Executive Office, the Public Service Agency and the Committee for Youth, Sports and Tourism Affairs are taking a

09:48, december 21, 2015

Majlisi Milli approves bill authorizing restriction of access to electronic media

DUSHANBE, December 21, 2015, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan’s upper house (Majlisi Milli) of parliament has approved a bill amending the country’s law on combating terrorism.

15:07, december 18, 2015

Order of the Leader of the Nation and the Leader of the National Award established in Tajikistan

The Order of the Leader of the Nation and the Leader of the Nation Award have been established in Tajikistan.

15:07, december 18, 2015

Order of the Leader of the Nation and the Leader of the National Award established in Tajikistan

The Order of the Leader of the Nation and the Leader of the Nation Award have been established in Tajikistan.

14:54, december 18, 2015

Order of the Leader of the Nation and the Leader of the National Award established in Tajikistan

The Order of the Leader of the Nation and the Leader of the Nation Award have been established in Tajikistan.

10:22, december 18, 2015

Upper house of parliament expected to second law designating Rahmon leader of the nation

DUSHANBE, December 18, 2015, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan’s upper house (Majlisi Milli) is expected to second the law designating the incumbent President Emomali Rahmon “the leader of the nation.

15:33, december 17, 2015

Rahmon expresses gratitude to Turkmen leader for humanitarian aid provided to quake sufferers

DUSHANBE, December 17, 2015, Asia-Plus – Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on December 17 sent a telegram of gratitude to his Turkmen counterpart Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov for the humanitarian aid

16:32, december 16, 2015

Tajikistan’s creates the position of Ombudsman for Children

DUSHANBE, December 16, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) today endorsed a bill amending the country’s Ombudsman law.

15:54, december 16, 2015

Tajikistan ratifies agreement with Tajik-Chinese JV on construction of cement plant in Yovon

DUSHANBE, December 16, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) has ratified an investment agreement between the Government of Tajikistan and Chzhungtsai