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12:07, august 29, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan invited to attend international exhibition “Expo 2010” in Shanghai

DUSHANBE, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has been invited to take part in international exhibition “Expo-2010”, which will be held in the Chinese city of Shanghai.

12:03, august 29, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Amnesty law does not apply to Ghaffor Mirzoyev

Defense lawyers of the former head of Tajikistanâ€™s presidential guards and the former director of the countryâ€™s counternarcotics agency Ghaffor Mirzoyev have appealed the Supreme Courtâ€™s

11:36, august 29, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Master-class conducted for Tajik journalists on coverage of geopolitical aspects of development of Central Asia

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus -- A four-day master-class for Tajik journalists on geopolitical aspects of development of Central Asia, inter-ethnic conflicts and balanced coverage of them in

10:57, august 29, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov holds meeting with participation of heads of power-wielding structures

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus -- Improvement of fighting efficiency of the country’s armed forces and strengthening of the fight against drug trafficking as well as a progress of the

10:25, august 29, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Khatlon authorities concerned over low collection of funds for electricity

QURGHON TEPPA, August 29, Asia-Plus -- Low collection of funds from the public and enterprises in the Qurghon Teppa region of Khatlon for electricity evokes serious concern, Rajabali Boyakov, the

19:04, august 28, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov to pay working visit to Kazakhstan in early September to attend informal Central Asian summit

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov will pay a working visit to the Kazakh capital city of Astana to attend an informal summit of heads of state from the

18:32, august 28, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Present situation in the DPT is internal affair of the party, says Tajik justice official

The present situation in the Democratic Party is internal affair of the party itself and settlement of this problems is outside competence of the Ministry of Justice, Tajik justice official has said.

17:39, august 28, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Over 350,000 drug-containing plants destroyed by DCA during first phase of “Poppy 2006” Operation

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s Drug Control Agency (DCA) has summed up the results of work carried out by the DCA officers during the first phase of the “Poppy 2006” Operation

17:37, august 28, 2006

Play by Ato Hamdam entitled “Do Not Call Me Ostap” recognized the best

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus - A play by Ato Hamdam entitled “Do Not Call Me Ostap” has been recognized the best this year. Mr.

14:50, august 28, 2006

TAJKISTAN

DPT leaders suggest that the party leadership crisis encouraged by forces wanting to split DPT

The DPT board suggests that the present party leadership crisis has been encouraged by forces wanting to split the party.

14:00, august 28, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Over 18,300 tons of cotton yielded in Tajikistan so far this year

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has yielded more than 18,300 tons of cotton by August 28, which comprises 3.

13:13, august 28, 2006

SPORT

Tajik tennis player wins 2006 International Youth Tennis Tournament for Tajik President’s Cup among U12 boys

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus -- Tajik tennis player Bakhtiyor Sadulloyev has won 2006 International Youth Tennis Tournament for Tajik President’s Cup among U12 boys, and among U12 girls,

13:05, august 28, 2006

POWER

Rahmonov writes article about Aryan values in world civilization

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus -- An article entitled “Aryan Values in World Civilization” by President Rahmonov has been posted on the president’s website.

12:50, august 28, 2006

TAJKISTAN

DPT suffers from splits in its ranks

A split in ranks of Tajikistanâ€™s Democratic Party is becoming deeper. On August 27, the partyâ€™s extraordinary congress elected Masoud Sobirov new leader of the party.

12:39, august 28, 2006

Vose provides assistance to quake-affected people in Qumsangir

KULOB, August 28, Asia-Plus -- Last week, the tremor-affected people in the Qumsangir district receive humanitarian aid provided by the Vose district.

12:29, august 28, 2006

TAJKISTAN

NBT, Central Stock Exchange train currency stock-traders

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus -- The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) in cooperation with the country’s Central Stock Exchange has conducted a training course for currency stock-traders.

12:11, august 28, 2006

INCIDENTS

Minor tremor jolts Tajik capital again

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus -- A minor earthquake jolted Dushanbe yesterday, at around 5:32 p.m., according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES).

11:43, august 28, 2006

TAJKISTAN

IMF mission to assist Tajikistan in preparing national budget for 2007

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Tajikistan led by Carlos Pinerua will assist Tajikistan’s Ministry of Finance in preparing the country’s national

11:24, august 28, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik central bank to raise rate of refinancing up to 9 percent

Following misbalance of development of production and domestic demand, increase in seasonal state expenditures and instability of prices on world market, Tajik central bank has decided to strengthen

10:30, august 28, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Russian parliamentary forum in Tajik capital results in signing of a number of regional cooperation accords

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus - Eight regional cooperation accords were signed on the results of Tajik-Russian parliamentary forum in Dushanbe on August 25.

13:09, august 26, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Konibodom education authorities sum up results of school year 2005-2006

KONIBODOM, August 26, Asia-Plus -- A traditional August conference was held in Konibodom on August 25 to sum up the results of the school year 2005-2006. Mr.

12:07, august 26, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Renovated school to accommodate 1,400 pupils put into operation in Vose

KULOB, August 26, Asia-Plus -- On Friday August 25, an official ceremony of the project for rehabilitation of secondary school No 17 sponsored by the World Bank was held in the village of Guliston

11:49, august 26, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan establishes diplomatic relations with Guatemala

DUSAHNBE, August 26, Asia-Plus -- On August 22, Tajik Ambassador to Russia Safar Safarov and Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala to Russia Lars Pira (phonetically spelled) signed in

11:15, august 26, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik PM, Liverpool Cotton Exchange President discuss potentials of Tajik cotton exports

Tajik Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov and visiting Liverpool Cotton Exchange President Peter R.

11:05, august 26, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan has its national leader, says Russian speaker

DUSHANBE, August 26, Asia-Plus -- Visiting Russian speaker Sergey Mironov has characterized the situation in Tajikistan in connection with the upcoming presidential election set for November

19:10, august 25, 2006

Meeting dedicated to 70th birthday of known writer Timur Zulfiqorov held in Moscow Thursday

DUSHANBE, August 25, Asia-Plus -- A ceremonial meeting to mark the 70 th birthday of known poet and writer Timur Zulfiqorov was held in the Literature Museum named after Nikolai Tolstoy in

19:00, august 25, 2006

Dushanbe marks 60th birthday of know Tajik composer Tolib Shahidi

DUSHANBE, August 25, Asia-Plus -- A ceremonial meeting dedicated to the 60 th birthday of known Tajik composer, Popular Artiste of Tajikistan Tolib Shahidi will be held at the Dom Kino

18:25, august 25, 2006

INCIDENTS

Death toll among Tajiks killed in Moscow market blast rises to five

Two Tajiks have died in hospital from wounds sustained during a bomb attack on the Cherkizov market in Moscow.

16:45, august 25, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Visiting Russian speaker meets with Tajik PM to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, August 25, Asia-Plus -- The current state and prospects of further expansion of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and the Russian Federation were aims of discussion of Tajik Prime

16:05, august 25, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russian region of Orienburg ready to cooperate with Tajikistan in all spheres, says Orienburg governor

A trade turnover between Tajikistan and the Russian region of Orienburg amounted to US$25 million last year, which is 8 percent of a total trade turnover of this region.