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15:25, september 4, 2006

President Rahmonov congratulates 250 newly-married couples today

Weddings for 250 newly-married couples will be held at the central square of Tajik capital today afternoon.

15:00, september 4, 2006

Tajik Ministry of Labor, Iran’s Imdod Committee to sign cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Iran’s Imdod Committee Chairman, Said Reza Nayeri, who is currently on his visit to Tajikistan, intends to meet with senior representatives from

14:14, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Total volume of deposits in Tajik banks increases by 29.7 percent

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- A total volume of deposits in Tajikistan’s banks has increased by 29.

13:55, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Four Central Asian states to form nuclear-free zone soon

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus – The presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to declare Central Asia a nuclear-free zone.

13:46, september 4, 2006

Exhibition of products by craftsmen being beneficiaries of Imdod Committee opens in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus - A six-day exhibition of products by craftsmen, who are beneficiaries of Iran’s “Imdod” Committee, opened at the “Kokhi Vahdat” State Complex in Dushanbe today.

13:15, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

New U.S. Ambassador to present credentials to President Rahmonov today afternoon

New U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Ms. Tracey Ann Jacobson, will present her credentials to President Rahmonov today afternoon.

13:00, september 4, 2006

SPORT

Tajik youth soccer team to take part in Asian Youth Championship in Singapore

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- The Asian U-17 Football Championship is being played in Singapore from September 3-17.

12:46, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

New academic year in Khatlon announced year of campaign against illiteracy

QURGHON TEPPA, September 4, Asia-Plus -- The Khatlon education department has announced the new academic year a year of campaign against illiteracy in the province.

12:18, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Heads of districts in Khatlon, which will fail to fulfill cotton target by October 20, will be dismissed: Khatlon governor

QURGHON TEPPA, September 4, Asia-Plus -- By September 1, cotton farms in Khatlon have yielded 30,241 tons of cotton, which 3,621 tons more compared to the same period of 2005, the Khatlon

12:00, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz consultants launch project for setting up large business holding in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajik businessmen and Kyrgyz consultants have launched a project for establishing a large business holding in Dushanbe. Ms.

11:32, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

ADB to boos its cooperation with Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan’s Government and the Asia Development Bank (ADB) were the aims of a meeting of

11:20, september 4, 2006

POWER

Rahmonov’s working visit to Astana concludes today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus - Working visit of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov to the Kazakh capital city of Astana, where he attended an informal Central Asian summit, is concluding

11:10, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Muhiddin Kabiri promoted to be IRPT leader

The IRPT congress held in Dushanbe on September 2 promoted Muhiddin Kabiri from his position as first deputy chairman to be its chairman and elected Muhammadsharif Himmatzoda as its spiritual leader.

11:04, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Central Asian leaders discuss rational use of regional water and energy resources

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- An informal regional summit that was held in the Kazakh capital city of Astana on September 2 brought together the leaders of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,

10:14, september 4, 2006

LAW-ORDER

40 other prisoners granted amnesty in northern Tajikistan

More than 300 prisoners, including 150 women, have been released under amnesty law in Tajikistan by September 2.

11:21, september 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz consultants launch project for setting up large business holding in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 2, Asia-Plus -- Tajik businessmen and Kyrgyz consultants have launched a project for establishing a large business holding in Dushanbe. Ms.

19:16, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik national air carrier its professional holiday

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- A ceremonial meeting dedicated to a professional holiday of Tajik aviators, which is marked on September 3, was held in Dushanbe on September 1.

19:03, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

President Rahmonov leaves for Kazakhstan to attend informal Central Asian summit

Central Asian summit in Astana will focus on rational use of water resources in the Central Asian region.

18:35, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan values its neighborly relationships with Uzbekistan, says President Rahmonov

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan values its traditionally friendly relationships with Uzbekistan, President Emomali Rahmonov says in his telegram of congratulations sent to his Uzbek

18:05, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Heads of governments from SCO member nations to gather in Tajik capital to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Heads of government from ember nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will gather in Dushanbe in mid-September to discuss cooperation issues,

17:30, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Pakistani “Habib Bank” to open its branch in Tajikistan by the end of this year

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Pakistan’s “Habib Bank” is expected to have opened its branch in Tajikistan.

15:25, september 1, 2006

POWER

Tajik president, ADB executive director discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan’s Government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are the aims of a meeting of

14:50, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

NSIFT support rehabilitation of old school in Konibodom

KONIBODOM, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Renovated School No 5 in the Qazoqon mahalla (community) in northern city of Konibodom opened its doors to pupils today.

13:55, september 1, 2006

Swiss businessman applies to President Rahmonov asking for assistance in returning his money invested in northern Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus - Swiss businessman Hubert Heidt (phonetically spelled) has sent a letter to Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov with solicitation to assist in resolving his problem.

13:15, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Uzbek customs officers to jointly control natural gas and electricity supplies

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajik and Uzbek customs officers will work out a single method of drawing up transit of natural gas and electric power via the border of the two countries.

13:07, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik TV channel “Safina” to run daily news bulletins in Russian as well

Tajik TV channel â€œSafinaâ€, which marks its first anniversary this month, now will run daily news bulletins in Russian as well.

12:22, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Higher educational institutions in Tajikistan accept over 30,000 freshmen for studying

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- More than 30,000 freshmen have entered the Tajik higher educational institutions this academic year, according to information from the Ministry of Education.

11:40, september 1, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov to carry out a Lesson of Peace at Tajik Agriculture University today

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Today, President Emomali Rahmonov will carry out a Lesson of Peace.

11:25, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan marks a Day of Knowledge Day today. 17,400 first-formers go school in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan marks a Day of Knowledge today.

10:30, september 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan to sell its 51 percent stake in Anzob ore refinery

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s State Committee for Management of State-owned Property intends to put Tajikistan’s ownership interest in the open joint-stock company (OJSC) “Anzob

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President Rahmonov congratulates 250 newly-married couples today

Weddings for 250 newly-married couples will be held at the central square of Tajik capital today afternoon.

Tajik Ministry of Labor, Iran’s Imdod Committee to sign cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Iran’s Imdod Committee Chairman, Said Reza Nayeri, who is currently on his visit to Tajikistan, intends to meet with senior representatives from

Total volume of deposits in Tajik banks increases by 29.7 percent

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- A total volume of deposits in Tajikistan’s banks has increased by 29.

Four Central Asian states to form nuclear-free zone soon

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus – The presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to declare Central Asia a nuclear-free zone.

Exhibition of products by craftsmen being beneficiaries of Imdod Committee opens in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus - A six-day exhibition of products by craftsmen, who are beneficiaries of Iran’s “Imdod” Committee, opened at the “Kokhi Vahdat” State Complex in Dushanbe today.

New U.S. Ambassador to present credentials to President Rahmonov today afternoon

New U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Ms. Tracey Ann Jacobson, will present her credentials to President Rahmonov today afternoon.

Tajik youth soccer team to take part in Asian Youth Championship in Singapore

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- The Asian U-17 Football Championship is being played in Singapore from September 3-17.

New academic year in Khatlon announced year of campaign against illiteracy

QURGHON TEPPA, September 4, Asia-Plus -- The Khatlon education department has announced the new academic year a year of campaign against illiteracy in the province.

Heads of districts in Khatlon, which will fail to fulfill cotton target by October 20, will be dismissed: Khatlon governor

QURGHON TEPPA, September 4, Asia-Plus -- By September 1, cotton farms in Khatlon have yielded 30,241 tons of cotton, which 3,621 tons more compared to the same period of 2005, the Khatlon

Tajik entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz consultants launch project for setting up large business holding in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajik businessmen and Kyrgyz consultants have launched a project for establishing a large business holding in Dushanbe. Ms.

ADB to boos its cooperation with Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan’s Government and the Asia Development Bank (ADB) were the aims of a meeting of

Rahmonov’s working visit to Astana concludes today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus - Working visit of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov to the Kazakh capital city of Astana, where he attended an informal Central Asian summit, is concluding

Muhiddin Kabiri promoted to be IRPT leader

The IRPT congress held in Dushanbe on September 2 promoted Muhiddin Kabiri from his position as first deputy chairman to be its chairman and elected Muhammadsharif Himmatzoda as its spiritual leader.

Central Asian leaders discuss rational use of regional water and energy resources

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- An informal regional summit that was held in the Kazakh capital city of Astana on September 2 brought together the leaders of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,

40 other prisoners granted amnesty in northern Tajikistan

More than 300 prisoners, including 150 women, have been released under amnesty law in Tajikistan by September 2.

Tajik entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz consultants launch project for setting up large business holding in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 2, Asia-Plus -- Tajik businessmen and Kyrgyz consultants have launched a project for establishing a large business holding in Dushanbe. Ms.

Tajik national air carrier its professional holiday

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- A ceremonial meeting dedicated to a professional holiday of Tajik aviators, which is marked on September 3, was held in Dushanbe on September 1.

President Rahmonov leaves for Kazakhstan to attend informal Central Asian summit

Central Asian summit in Astana will focus on rational use of water resources in the Central Asian region.

Tajikistan values its neighborly relationships with Uzbekistan, says President Rahmonov

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan values its traditionally friendly relationships with Uzbekistan, President Emomali Rahmonov says in his telegram of congratulations sent to his Uzbek

Heads of governments from SCO member nations to gather in Tajik capital to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Heads of government from ember nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will gather in Dushanbe in mid-September to discuss cooperation issues,

Pakistani “Habib Bank” to open its branch in Tajikistan by the end of this year

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Pakistan’s “Habib Bank” is expected to have opened its branch in Tajikistan.

Tajik president, ADB executive director discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan’s Government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are the aims of a meeting of

NSIFT support rehabilitation of old school in Konibodom

KONIBODOM, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Renovated School No 5 in the Qazoqon mahalla (community) in northern city of Konibodom opened its doors to pupils today.

Swiss businessman applies to President Rahmonov asking for assistance in returning his money invested in northern Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus - Swiss businessman Hubert Heidt (phonetically spelled) has sent a letter to Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov with solicitation to assist in resolving his problem.

Tajik, Uzbek customs officers to jointly control natural gas and electricity supplies

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajik and Uzbek customs officers will work out a single method of drawing up transit of natural gas and electric power via the border of the two countries.

Tajik TV channel “Safina” to run daily news bulletins in Russian as well

Tajik TV channel â€œSafinaâ€, which marks its first anniversary this month, now will run daily news bulletins in Russian as well.

Higher educational institutions in Tajikistan accept over 30,000 freshmen for studying

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- More than 30,000 freshmen have entered the Tajik higher educational institutions this academic year, according to information from the Ministry of Education.

President Rahmonov to carry out a Lesson of Peace at Tajik Agriculture University today

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Today, President Emomali Rahmonov will carry out a Lesson of Peace.

Tajikistan marks a Day of Knowledge Day today. 17,400 first-formers go school in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan marks a Day of Knowledge today.

Tajikistan to sell its 51 percent stake in Anzob ore refinery

DUSAHNBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s State Committee for Management of State-owned Property intends to put Tajikistan’s ownership interest in the open joint-stock company (OJSC) “Anzob

Tajik TV channel â€œSafinaâ€, which marks its first anniversary this month, now will run daily news bulletins in Russian as well.