Tajkistan

14:51, february 18, 2009

POWER

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.

14:41, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan ready to boost trade and economic cooperation with Uzbekistan, Tajik officials says

DUSHANBE, February 18, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is receiving visiting Uzbek government delegation today, deputy Economic Development and Trade Minister, Ms.

14:21, february 18, 2009

POWER

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.

14:02, february 18, 2009

LAW-ORDER

Counterfeit Russian rubles discovered in northern Tajikistan

KHUJAND, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A consignment of counterfeit Russian ruble (RR) has been discovered in the Sughd province.

13:47, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover for January 09 amounts to 4315.9 mln

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In January 2009, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electrical power and natural gas, amounted to 315.

13:35, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Inflation for January 09 stands at 0.4 percent

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- According to data provided by the State Committee for Statistics, compared to December 2008 the consume price index (CPI) in the country amounted to

13:19, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Industrial production volumes decreasing in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus - On January 2009, Tajikistan produced a total of 424.4 million somoni (equivalent to 114.

13:06, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Five of 48 Khujand industrial enterprises stand idle

KHUJAND, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Five of 48 industrial enterprises based in Khujand are currently not in operation, Asia-Plus has learned from Abdurahim Soliyev, the head of the

12:54, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Roundtable meeting to discuss information system for health care management to be held on Friday

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The progress of implementation of the program for development of information system for health care management will be the focus of a roundtable meeting

12:39, february 18, 2009

POWER

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.

12:25, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Alleged IMU activist detained in northern Tajikistan

KHUJAND, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Another alleged activist of the outlawed Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) has been detained in northern Tajikistan.

12:11, february 18, 2009

INCIDENTS

Abandoned baby girl dies of hunger in Sughd

KHUJAND, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Abandoned baby girl has died of hunger at Sughd’s town of Taboshar.

11:58, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Health minister derides Kulob health officials for poor performance

KULOB, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- During a visit to Khatlon’s Kulob region, Health Minister Nusratullo Salimov has sharply criticized local health officials for failure to ensure

11:44, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

First phase of the Dushanbe-Chanak road rehabilitation project expected to be finished in June

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The first phase of the Dushanbe-Khujand-Chanak (Uzbek border town) highway rehabilitation project is expected to be finished in June this year,

11:30, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

The World Bank to provide $20 mln to Tajikistan for budget support under the third PDPG

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The World Bank and the Government of Tajikistan have reached an agreement on the provision by the World Bank of a grant of 20 million US dollars to

11:14, february 18, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Uzbek economic commission meets in Dushanbe today

A meeting of the Tajik-Uzbek intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation is opening in Dushanbe today.

19:57, february 17, 2009

POWER

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.

19:31, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Five of 48 Khujand industrial enterprises stand idle

KHUJAND, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Five of 48 industrial enterprises based in Khujand are currently not in operation, Asia-Plus has learned from Abdurahim Soliyev, the head of the

19:06, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Time has come to build relations with Uzbekistan on the basis of market economy, says expert

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Chairman of the Association of Political Scientists of Tajikistan, Abdughani Mamadazimov, considers that relations between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

18:09, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

30 percent of private sector works in shadow economy, Tajik official says

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The State Committee for Investments and State-owned Property Management (GosComInvest) today hosted a meeting to discuss the progress of

18:07, february 17, 2009

LAW-ORDER

Dushanbe court bans activities of GAM in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A court in Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni district has banned the activities of the German Alliance Mission (GAM) in Tajikistan.

18:05, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Japan provides grant assistance to MoI central hospital

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday February 17, Yoshihiro Nakayama, Chargé D’Affaires, the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe, handed over medical equipments to the Central

16:28, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Labor migrants returning from Russia seek jobs at the site for construction of Roghun HPP

ROGHUN, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Some of labor migrants that have returned from Russia are currently seeking jobs at the site for construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant

15:53, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Visit of Uzbek delegation to Tajikistan good sign, local expert says

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Under conditions of uneasy relations between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, any visit of Uzbek delegation to the country is a good sign, Tajik expert

15:25, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CSTO, IOM to boost cooperation in countering illegal migration and human trafficking

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Secretary General Nikolai Bordyuzha met with Mr.

13:40, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Sughd farmers lose more than 22,000 head of sheep and goats this winter

DUSHANBE February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- This winter, farming units in the northern Sughd province have lost more than 22,000 head of sheep and goats, according to the Ministry of Agriculture

13:10, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan probably enter new stage of relationship, says expert

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Sayfullo Safarov, a senior expert from Tajik think tank considers that Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are probably entering a new stage of relationship.

12:39, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik Railways incomes decrease following decrease in passenger traffic on long-distance routes

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Over the first forty days of this year, incomes of Tajik Railways have decreased by 8 million somoni compared to the same period of 2008, according

12:11, february 17, 2009

POWER

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

11:56, february 17, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajkistan

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.

Tajikistan ready to boost trade and economic cooperation with Uzbekistan, Tajik officials says

DUSHANBE, February 18, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is receiving visiting Uzbek government delegation today, deputy Economic Development and Trade Minister, Ms.

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.

Counterfeit Russian rubles discovered in northern Tajikistan

KHUJAND, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A consignment of counterfeit Russian ruble (RR) has been discovered in the Sughd province.

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover for January 09 amounts to 4315.9 mln

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In January 2009, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electrical power and natural gas, amounted to 315.

Inflation for January 09 stands at 0.4 percent

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- According to data provided by the State Committee for Statistics, compared to December 2008 the consume price index (CPI) in the country amounted to

Industrial production volumes decreasing in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus - On January 2009, Tajikistan produced a total of 424.4 million somoni (equivalent to 114.

Five of 48 Khujand industrial enterprises stand idle

KHUJAND, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Five of 48 industrial enterprises based in Khujand are currently not in operation, Asia-Plus has learned from Abdurahim Soliyev, the head of the

Roundtable meeting to discuss information system for health care management to be held on Friday

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The progress of implementation of the program for development of information system for health care management will be the focus of a roundtable meeting

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.

Alleged IMU activist detained in northern Tajikistan

KHUJAND, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Another alleged activist of the outlawed Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) has been detained in northern Tajikistan.

Abandoned baby girl dies of hunger in Sughd

KHUJAND, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Abandoned baby girl has died of hunger at Sughd’s town of Taboshar.

Health minister derides Kulob health officials for poor performance

KULOB, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- During a visit to Khatlon’s Kulob region, Health Minister Nusratullo Salimov has sharply criticized local health officials for failure to ensure

First phase of the Dushanbe-Chanak road rehabilitation project expected to be finished in June

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The first phase of the Dushanbe-Khujand-Chanak (Uzbek border town) highway rehabilitation project is expected to be finished in June this year,

The World Bank to provide $20 mln to Tajikistan for budget support under the third PDPG

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The World Bank and the Government of Tajikistan have reached an agreement on the provision by the World Bank of a grant of 20 million US dollars to

Tajik-Uzbek economic commission meets in Dushanbe today

A meeting of the Tajik-Uzbek intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation is opening in Dushanbe today.

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.

Five of 48 Khujand industrial enterprises stand idle

KHUJAND, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Five of 48 industrial enterprises based in Khujand are currently not in operation, Asia-Plus has learned from Abdurahim Soliyev, the head of the

Time has come to build relations with Uzbekistan on the basis of market economy, says expert

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Chairman of the Association of Political Scientists of Tajikistan, Abdughani Mamadazimov, considers that relations between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

30 percent of private sector works in shadow economy, Tajik official says

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The State Committee for Investments and State-owned Property Management (GosComInvest) today hosted a meeting to discuss the progress of

Dushanbe court bans activities of GAM in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A court in Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni district has banned the activities of the German Alliance Mission (GAM) in Tajikistan.

Japan provides grant assistance to MoI central hospital

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday February 17, Yoshihiro Nakayama, Chargé D’Affaires, the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe, handed over medical equipments to the Central

Labor migrants returning from Russia seek jobs at the site for construction of Roghun HPP

ROGHUN, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Some of labor migrants that have returned from Russia are currently seeking jobs at the site for construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant

Visit of Uzbek delegation to Tajikistan good sign, local expert says

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Under conditions of uneasy relations between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, any visit of Uzbek delegation to the country is a good sign, Tajik expert

CSTO, IOM to boost cooperation in countering illegal migration and human trafficking

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Secretary General Nikolai Bordyuzha met with Mr.

Sughd farmers lose more than 22,000 head of sheep and goats this winter

DUSHANBE February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- This winter, farming units in the northern Sughd province have lost more than 22,000 head of sheep and goats, according to the Ministry of Agriculture

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan probably enter new stage of relationship, says expert

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Sayfullo Safarov, a senior expert from Tajik think tank considers that Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are probably entering a new stage of relationship.

Tajik Railways incomes decrease following decrease in passenger traffic on long-distance routes

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Over the first forty days of this year, incomes of Tajik Railways have decreased by 8 million somoni compared to the same period of 2008, according

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

Six Afghan drug traffickers killed in Shuroobod district

Six Afghan drug traffickers have been killed in a skirmish in Khatlonâ€™s Shuroobod district.