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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.

18:26, september 5, 2006

Tajik health minister provides humanitarian aid to orphanage # 1 in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has provided another humanitarian aid to Dushanbe orphanage # 1 on the threshold of the 15 th anniversary of

17:02, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

At least US$60,000 needed for carrying out election campaign, says IRPT spokesman

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Mr.

16:36, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Japan provides a grant of US$5 million to Tajikistan for rehabilitation of road in Khatlon

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Japan awards a grant of US$5 million to Tajikistan for rehabilitation of automotive road from Dusti, administrative center of the Qumsangir district, to the

15:57, september 5, 2006

POWER

Head of office of Voce chairman and local education department replaced

KULOB, September 5, Asia-Plus - A number of local officials have been replaced in the Vose district of Khatlon.

15:37, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Thailand’s prime minister to arrive in Tajikistan for official visit on September 9

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - Thailand’s delegation led Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will arrive in Tajikistan for an one-day official visit on September 9, according to information

15:16, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Supply of natural gas to the public to resume by the end of this week: Tajik state gas concern

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - Specialists from “Tojikgaz” (Tajik state gas concern) expect supply of natural gas to the public in Tajikistan will resume by the end of this week.

14:55, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

China’s prime minister to attend official commencement of construction of “South-North” electric main in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- China’s Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will arrive in Tajikistan on September 14 for a two-day official visit, according to information from the Tajik MFA.

14:20, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Iran’s Relief Committee to boost bilateral cooperation

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Monday evening, President Rahmonov received visiting head of Iran’s “Imdod” (Relief) Committee Said Reza Nayeri.

13:51, september 5, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Known Tajik poet and writer Nizom Qosim heads children’s TV channel “Bahoriston”

DUSAHNBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - Monday afternoon, President Emomali Rahmonov attended a ceremony of opening of children’s TV channel “Bahoriston” in Dushanbe.