Tajkistan

15:44, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

People trapped in avalanche call for help

People who have remained trapped in an avalanche on the highway from Dushanbe to Khujand for four days call for help.

14:56, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Meeting to discuss establishment of free economic zones to be held in Tajik capital on January 11

DUSHANBE, January 9, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) is expected to host a roundtable meeting on January 11 to discuss establishment of free economic zones in

14:35, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Adriaan van der Meer introduces new Charge D’ Affaires, EC Delegation Tajikistan, to Tajik FM

DUSHANBE, January 9, Asia-Plus - Cooperation between Tajikistan and the European Commission (EC) in the fields of education, commerce, and energy was major topic of a meeting of Foreign

14:15, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Electricity supply limited in Tajikistan because of frosts.

DUSHANBE, January 9 – Unusual for Tajikistan frosts set in the whole territory of the republic on Monday night.

13:36, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Agency for journalistic investigation set up under Tajik Journalists’ Union

DUSHANBE, January 9, Asia-Plus -- the Agency for Journalistic Investigation has been set up under Tajik Journalists’ Union.

13:35, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM, ADB Country Director discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, January 9, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday January 8, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi met with Mr. Makoto Ojiro, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Tajikistan.

13:20, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Chinese specialists conduct feasibility study with regard for Uzbekistan proposals

DUSHANBE, January 9, Asia-Plus -- China’s Chendun Planning Institute plans to complete improvement of feasibility study for implementation of the Zarafshon hydroelectricity project by

13:01, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Work on rehabilitation of Medical University’s building begins

DUSHANBE, January 9, Asia-Plus -- Work on rehabilitation of a head building of Tajik State University that was destroyed by a fire last month began yesterday. Ms.

12:47, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Visit of head of TeliaSonera to Tajikistan postponed

DUSHANBE, January 9, Asia-Plus -- Visit of Lars Norberg, President of TeliaSonera, which is the leading telecommunications company in the Nordic and Baltic area and a new co-owner of

12:30, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

51 non-government educational facilities now function in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 5, Asia-Plus -- 30 non-government gymnasiums, 12 non-government lyceums and 9 private schools with totaling 20,817 pupils now function in Tajikistan, Noilsho Nouraliyev, a

12:10, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

IRPT leader hails president’s decision to return three laws as requiring improvement

DUSHANBE, January 9, Asia-Plus -- Muhiddin Kabiri, deputy of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) also leader of the Islamic Revival Party (IRPT), has named

11:35, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik government intends to curb inflation at 8 percent this year

DUSHANBE, January 9, Asia-Plus -- In 2008, prices in Tajikistan will rise not more than 8 percent, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

11:20, january 9, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan seizes more than five tons of drugs in 2007

Tajik law-enforcement authorities seized more than 5,270 kilograms of narcotics last year, which is 10 percent more than in 2006.

19:54, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

MoE to see to students and teachers from closed Khujand branch of Russia’s New University

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- Students and teachers from the Khujand-based Central Asian branch of Russia’s New University will be placed at higher educational institutions in the Sughd

19:24, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Mobile group for helping labor migrants intensifies its work

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- Mobile group for assisting labor migrants in Russia, which was set on an initiative of the Tajik Embassy in Moscow in August 2007, is intensifying its

18:56, january 8, 2008

INCIDENTS

Dushanbe to host international conference on water-related disaster reduction risk issues

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe is expected to host international conference to discuss water-related disaster reduction risk issues in June 2008, according to the Tajik MFA.

18:14, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Re-registration of print media ends in Tajikistan

Re-registration of print media ends in Tajikistan DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- A process of re-registration of print media, publishing houses and printeries with the Ministry

17:55, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Recent snowfall does not affect construction work at the Sangtuda-1 HPS site

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- Despite recent heavy snowfalls, work on construction of the Sangtuda-1 hydroelectric power station (HPS) is carried out in accordance with schedule,

16:26, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Outgoing Pakistani ambassador bids farewell to President Rahmon

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- Outgoing Pakistan Ambassador to Tajikistan Ikramullah Mekhsoud (phonetically spelled) conferred today with President Emomali Rahmon at the end of his tenure

15:52, january 8, 2008

POWER

President returns three laws as requiring improvement

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon has returned three laws to the parliament as requiring improvement.

15:18, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan reduces rates for outgoing calls from Tojik Telecom network

Tojik Telecom, Tajikistanâ€™s national fixed-line telecommunications, has reduced rate for outgoing calls from 16.5 dirams to 4 dirams per minute.

14:56, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Gazpromneft-Tajikistan to build 7refuel stations and petroleum storage depot in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- The limited liability company Gazpromneft-Tajikistan, which is subsidiary of Russia’s state-controlled gas company Gazprom, intends to construct seven refuel

14:27, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Residential customers now pay 3.2 dirams for one kWh of power

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan introduced new electricity rates with effect from January 1, Rashid Gulov, deputy engineer-in-chief with national electricity company Barqi Tojik, said

13:54, january 8, 2008

INCIDENTS

More than 80 trapped in avalanches on Dushanbe-Khujand highway

It is the third day that more than 80 people have remained trapped in avalanches that occurred in the Maykhura area on January 6, blocking in some places (60th and 70th kilometers) the highway from

12:34, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Increase of USD exchange rate results from speculative transactions on currency market, says Tajik expert

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus - Commenting on increase of exchange rate of US Dollar (USD) against Tajik national currency Somoni (TJS), Tajik expert Tohir Abdujabbor has attributed it to

12:17, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Georgia’s presidential vote democratic with inconsiderable violations: Tajik CCER member

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- An early presidential election in Georgia was democratic just with inconsiderable violations, Ms.

12:05, january 8, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Results of Georgia’s presidential election were predictable, says SDPT leader

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- “The results of January 5 presidential elections in Georgia were predictable under conditions of state supremacy over this political event,” Rahmatillo Zoirov,

11:45, january 8, 2008

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers ombudsman bill

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill requiring an establishment of the ombudsman

11:28, january 8, 2008

POWER

Tajik government discusses introduction of new mechanism of financing of cotton sector

DUSHANBE, January 8, Asia-Plus -- On Monday January 7, President Emomali Rahmon held a meeting with participation of senior representatives from president’s office and a number of ministries

20:52, january 7, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Head of TeliaSonera, new co-owner of Indigo-Tajikistan, arrives in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, January 7, Asia-Plus -- Lars Norberg, President of TeliaSonera, which is the leading telecommunications company in the Nordic and Baltic area and a new co-owner of