Tajkistan

17:15, february 19, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Kulob pensioner faces libel charge

KULOB, February 19, Asia-Plus - The Kulob regional prosecutor’s office has instituted criminal proceedings against a 60-year-old resident of the village of Davlatobod in the Hamadoni district of

16:33, february 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Initial capital of all institutions of Tajik banking system makes totaling more than $61 million

DUSHANBE, February 19, Asia-Plus - Total amount of initial capital (National Bank of Tajikistan’s minimum capital requirements) of all institutions of Tajikistan’s banking system has exceeded 210

16:17, february 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik MFA presents new website, informs about visit of EU special envoy for Central Asia

DUSHANBE, February 19, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan MFA presents its new website today afternoon, according to the MFA Information Department.

15:46, february 19, 2007

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers transplantation bill

The board of Tajikistanâ€™s lower chamber of parliament has considered a bill requiring legal regulation of issues related to organ transplantation.

15:39, february 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik Telecom takes efforts to improve telecommunications services in rural areas

DUSHABE, February 19, Asia-Plus - Open joint-stock company (OJSC) Tajik Telecom, Tajikistan’s state-owned national telecommunications operator, is making preparations for gradually installing

14:20, february 19, 2007

INCIDENTS

Dozens dead in India train blasts

At least 64 people burned to death after a blast aboard a train from India to Pakistan.

11:44, february 19, 2007

POWER

Rahmonov, Putin have telephone conversation

DUSHANBE, February 19, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov and his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, discussed Tajik-Russian cooperation by phone on Friday, February 16,

11:21, february 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Capital mayor endorses schedule of holding of agricultural fairs in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 17, Asia-Plus -- Capital mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev has endorsed a schedule of fairs of agricultural and industrial goods in Dushanbe.

19:51, february 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Ex-minister of interiors intends to run for by-election to parliament in Kulob constituency

DUSHANBE, February 16, Asia-Plus -- Tajik former Interior Minister Khumdin Sharipov will compete for vacant seat in the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) in

19:23, february 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

PDPT names candidate for by-election parliamentary election in constituency in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 16, Asia-Plus -- Ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDPT) has named Mahmadali Vatanov, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court, as its candidate for an April 1 by-election in the

17:16, february 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Journalists dissatisfied with quality of quarterly briefings given by ministries

DUSHANBE, February 16, Asia-Plus - A roundtable meeting to discuss quarterly news conference given by ministers, department heads and local officials was held in Dushanbe on February 15.

16:29, february 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Xian Aircraft Company to present its feeder liner MA-60 to Tajik aviators

DUSHANBE, February 16, Asia-Plus -- Specialists from China’s Xian Aircraft Company (XAC) are expected to arrive in Tajikistan next week to present their feeder liner MA-60, according to Tajik

15:52, february 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik air carrier negotiates with French companies construction of international terminal

Franceâ€™s companies Alpha Airport and SOFEMA Groupe have offered financing of the construction of a new international terminal at Dushanbe airport.

15:26, february 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Two Tajik banks to join SWIFT messaging network

DUSHANBE, February 16, Asia-Plus - Two Tajikistan’s commercial banks – SohibkorBonk and Bonki Rushdi Tojikiston (Tajikistan Development Bank or TDB) intend to join the Society for Worldwide

14:04, february 16, 2007

POWER

Head of state urges to strengthen military discipline

DUSHANBE, February 16, Asia-Plus - Issues related to strengthening of military discipline were discussed at a February 15 meeting of President Emomali Rahmonov with heads of power-wielding

13:37, february 16, 2007

INCIDENTS

Minor tremor jolts Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 16, Asia-Plus - Minor tremor measuring 2.0-2.5 on a 12-point scale jolted the Tajik capital yesterday, at around 7:15 pm.

18:15, february 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Conference on regional legal support centers held in Khatlon

QURGHON TEPPA, February 15, Asia-Plus - A conference dedicated to consider issues related to activity of regional legal support centers (arbitration courts) was held in Qurghon Teppa, the capital

16:56, february 15, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Corruption report shows that corruption affects all segments of society

QURGHON TEPPA, February 15, Asia-Plus - A presentation of a Report on Corruption in Tajikistan (A Public Opinion Survey) with participation of representatives from president’s executive office was

16:12, february 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik futures company seeks partner to construct spinning mill

Tajik futures company is seeking partner to construct spinning mill in Mastchoh.

15:33, february 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Rahmonov meets with heads of Afghan, US, Ukrainian delegations in Ashgabat

DUSHANBE, February 15, Asia-Plus - Yesterday, President Rahmonov met in Ashgabat with heads of Afghan, the United States and Ukrainian delegations.

15:07, february 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Rahmonov meets with new Turkmen president

DUSHANBE, February 15, Asia-Plus - On February 14, President Emomali Rahmonov held talks with new Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov.

13:48, february 15, 2007

POWER

Tajik-Kazakh economic commission to meet this year

DUSHANBE, February 15, Asia-Plus - During his stay in Ashgabat to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Turkmen president, President Emomali Rahmonov has held a series of meetings with heads

13:22, february 15, 2007

POWER

Mayor’s office announces competition on the best design of Rudaki memorial complex

DUSHANBE, February 15, Asia-Plus - Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev today morning presided over a meeting to discuss the construction of memorial complex to the founder of the Tajik-Persian literature

12:50, february 15, 2007

POWER

Tajik parliament adopts new law on public associations, sets pension for the first president

DUSHANBE, February 15, Asia-Plus - Tajik MPs have endorsed a bill on public associations.

11:57, february 15, 2007

POWER

EU hopes for continuation of cooperation with Tajikistan public service reform

DUSHANBE, February 15, Asia-Plus - An event on occasion of completion of the first stage of the Tajikistan Public Service Reform Support Project was held at the Public Service Directorate under the

20:35, february 14, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Uzbek national detained on suspicion of committing at least two killings

Citizen of Uzbekistan have been arrested in Tajikistan on suspicion of having committed at least two murders in Dushanbe. .

20:06, february 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan makes preparations for European Immunization Week

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus - Issues related to preparations for holding European Immunization Week were discussed today at a meeting of international organizations active in Tajikistan with

19:27, february 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Two renovated department put into operation at children’s hospital in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus - An official opening of two renovated departments provided with up-to-date medical equipment was held at Children’s Surgical Hospital in Dushanbe on February

18:15, february 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Natural-gas supplies to Kulob limited

KULOB, February 14, Asia-Plus - Kulobgaz, local natural-gas distributor, has limited supplies to the public due to decline in production of natural gas at the gas fields in Vose and Baljuvon

17:00, february 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

AgroInvestBonk supports development of Tajikistan’s economy through loans

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus - This year, AgroInvestBonk will have helped develop Tajikistan’s economy through loans totaling 480 million somonis (equivalent to $139 million), which is 60