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18:21, september 7, 2006

Exhibition of works by known Tajik painter Sabzali Sharipov opens in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE , September 7, Asia-Pus - An exhibition of works by the well-known Tajik painter Sabzali Sharipov opened at the Abulqosim Lohuti National Dramatic Theatre in Dushanbe

18:02, september 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s Democratic Party resumes publication of its official newspaper “Adolat”

DUSHANBE, September 7, Asia-Plus - The Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) has resumed publication of its official newspaper Adolat (Justice).

16:23, september 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Iran’s speaker arrives in Tajikistan

Iranâ€™s speaker is arriving in Tajikistan to attend celebrations marking the 15th anniversary of Tajikistanâ€™s Independence and the 2700th anniversary of the establishment of the city of Kulob.

15:43, september 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

U.S. Ambassador congratulates Tajik people on 15th anniversary of Tajikistan’s Independence

DUSHANBE, September 7, Asia-Plus - U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Ms.

15:00, september 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik prime minister to attend session of Tajik-Russian economic commission set for mid-September

DUSAHNBE, September 7, Asia-Plus - Issues related to cooperation between Tajikistan and Russia in the fields such as hydropower, oil and natural gas extraction, telecommunications, industry, and

13:03, september 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Large amount of drugs intercepted by officers from Tajik counternarcotics agency in Hamadoni district yesterday

Officers from the Drug Control Agency yesterday seized 30 kilograms of heroin and 52 kilograms of raw opium in the Hamadoni district.

12:46, september 7, 2006

INCIDENTS

Russia provides humanitarian aid to tremor-affected areas in southern Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 7, Asia-Plus - A bulk of humanitarian aid provided by Russia’s Emergencies Ministry will be airlifted in the Dushanbe airport today afternoon.

12:18, september 7, 2006

POWER

Another book by President Rahmonov about history of Tajikistan brought out

DUSHANBE, September 7, Asia-Plus - The third book by President Emomali Rahmonov of a series of publications entitled “Tojikon dar Oinai Tarikh” (Tajiks in the Mirror of History) was brought

11:49, september 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Problems of industrial security within CIS area to be discussed in Moldova

DUSHANBE, September 7, Asia-Plus - The fifth session of the CIS interstate council for industrial security opens in the Moldavian capital city of Chisinau today.

11:22, september 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Roundtable meeting dedicated to International Day of Journalists’ Solidarity held in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE , September 7, Asia-Plus -- A roundtable meeting dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Tajikistan ’s Independence and the International Day

10:51, september 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

SDPT to hold its ninth extraordinary congress on September 24

DUSHANBE , September 7, Asia-Plus -- Representatives of the Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT) declined to comment on a resolution on the upcoming presidential election

10:15, september 7, 2006

POWER

Tajik government endorses draft budget for 2007

DUSHANBE , September 7, Asia-Plus -- The Tajik government has endorsed a draft budget for 2007 and a projection of socioeconomic development for Tajikistan for 2008-2009.

19:17, september 6, 2006

11,000 servicemen supposed to be on military parade in Tajik capita on September 9

DUSHANBE, September 6, -- 11,000 servicemen from the Dushanbe Garrison of the Ministry of Defense, as well as the Ministries of Emergency Situations and Interior, as well as members of

18:37, september 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Indonesia considers possibilities of investing in Tajikistan’s economy

DUSHANBE , September 6, Asia-Plus -- Indonesia is currently considering possibilities for investing in Tajikistan ’s economy, according to the

18:05, september 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik government endorses draft budget for 2007

DUSHANBE, September 6, Asia-Plus - Tajik government has endorsed a draft budget for 2007 and prognosis of socioeconomic development of Tajikistan for 2008-2009.

17:00, september 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

First edition of state-run magazine entitled “Bonuvoni Tojikiston” brought out

DUSHANBE, September 6, Asia-Plus - The first edition of a state-run political and socio-cultural magazine entitled “Bonuvoni Tojikiston” (Women of Tajikistan) has been brought out in Dushanbe.

16:09, september 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik AgroInvestBonk, Russian “Russlavbank” introduce new bank deposit for Tajiks staying in Russia

DUSHANBE, September 6, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s AgroInvestBonk and Russia’s “Russlavbank” have inked an agreement on introduction of a new bank deposit – “Hamvatan” (Fellow-countryman)

15:11, september 6, 2006

POWER

Over 6,000 residents of Dushanbe to receive extraordinary grants on occasion of Tajikistan’s Independence

By Dushanbe mayorâ€™s resolution 756,650 Somonis have been allocated from the cityâ€™s budget to provide extraordinary grants to some categories of the city population.

14:43, september 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Business forum of Persian-speaking peoples to open in Tajik capital tomorrow

DUSHANBE, September 6, Asia-Plus - A business forum of Persian-speaking peoples will be held in Dushanbe on September 7.

13:58, september 6, 2006

Residents of Khorog now may pick up TV “Safina” programs

KHOROG, September 6, Asia-Plus - Residents of Khorog, the capital of Gorno Badakhshan, now may pick up programs of the TV channel “Safina.

13:31, september 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Third Tajikistan international exhibition “TajikBuild 2006” to open in Tajik capital on September 19

DUSHANBE, September 6, Asia-Plus - The Third Tajikistan International Exhibition Building & Construction, Interiors, Heating & Ventilation Third International Exhibition “TajikBuild 2006”

12:17, september 6, 2006

Scientific-Research Center of Tajiks of the World opens in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, September 6, Asia-Plus - An official opening of the Scientific-Research Center of Tajiks of the World was held in Dushanbe today morning.

11:47, september 6, 2006

Russian delegation to attend World Forum of Tajiks arrives in Tajikistan today

DUSHANBE, September 6, Asia-Plus - A Russian delegation to attend the Fourth World Forum of Tajiks and Persian-speaking Peoples is arriving in Dushanbe today, according to information from the

11:09, september 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

120 kilos of heroin intercepted in joint operation by officers from Tajik drug-control office I Afghanistan and Afghan special services

DUSHANBE, September 6, Asia-Plus - A joint operation carried out by officers from Tajik drug-control office in Afghanistan and Afghan special services yesterday led to the seizure of some 120

10:44, september 6, 2006

POWER

Tajik government holds meeting to sum up the country’s economic results in January-August 08

DUSHANBE, September 6, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov will preside over a session of the government today.

10:15, september 6, 2006

Participants of Fourth World Forum of Tajiks and Persian-speaking People gather in Tajik capital

DUSAHNBE, September 6, Asia-Plus - More than 270 guests from more than 25 countries of the world have been invited to attend the Fourth World Forum of Tajiks that will be held in Dushanbe on

19:48, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Candidates to have equal opportunities to run for election, claims Tajik expert

DUSAHNBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - “Of course, an amount of 3,600 Somonis provided from state funds for candidate to carry out election campaign is not enough, but since each political party and

18:52, september 5, 2006

Prime minister, speakers of both chambers of Tajik parliament awarded 1-grade “Ismoili Somoni” Order

DUSAHNBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) also Dushanbe Mayor, Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, has been awarded 1-grade “Ismoili Somoni”

18:39, september 5, 2006

Some 12,000 people to participate in theatrical show dedicated to Independence Day

Some 12,000 people to participate in theatrical show dedicated to Independence Day DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - A theatrical show entitled “Gleams of Independence” dedicated to the

18:38, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

APT to make every effort to collect necessary number of signatures for registration of its candidate

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - The Agrarian Party of Tajikistan (APT) considers the possibility of fielding its own candidate in the upcoming presidential election.