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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

10:10, september 1, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov leaves for Kazakhstan to attend informal Central Asian summit

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmonov is leaving for the Kazakh capital city of Astana today to attend an informal Central Asian summit that will take place in Astana

19:06, august 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s leading banks conclude partnership agreements with UNIStream company

DUSAHNBE, August 31, Asia-plus -- Over the first six months of 2006, a turnover of transaction through UNIStream money transfer system in Tajikistan has amounted to over US$38 million.

18:45, august 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Construction of new isolation hospital in Tajik capital comes to some US$2.5 million

DUSHANBE, August 31, Asia-Plus -- A new isolation hospital in inaugurated in Dushanbe today will create jobs for some 500 medical workers.

17:29, august 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik lower chamber speaker claims history of holding of elections in Tajikistan shows that they held in free and democratic atmosphere

DUSHANBE, August 31, Asia-Plus -- Saydullo Khairulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) is sure that the presidential election set for November 6

16:11, august 31, 2006

POWER

Tajik parliament sets date of presidential election

By resolution of a joint session of both chambers of Tajik parliament the next presidential election will be held in Tajikistan on November 6.

14:52, august 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik power holding’s tax debt amounts to some 60 million Somonis

DUSAHNBE, August 31, Asia-Plus - Total debts of large taxpayers in Tajikistan have amounted to some 100 million Somonis, Ibrohim Ismoilov, the deputy head of the inspectorate for large

14:24, august 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Some 45,000 first-formers to go school in northern Tajikistan this school year

KHUJAND, August 31, Asia-Plus -- Schools in the northern province of Sughd will accept 44,996 first-formers this year, Mirzo Ahmadzoda, deputy head of the Sughd education department, announced at a

13:05, august 31, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Kulob prosecutor’s office probes head of Kolkhozobod technical inventorying bureau

KULOB, August 31, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Prosecutor-General’s Office has instituted criminal proceedings against Mirzosharif Mahsiddinov, the head of the Kolkhozobod technical inventorying bureau, and

12:13, august 31, 2006

POWER

Both chambers of Tajik parliament hold joint meeting today

A joint meeting of both chambers of Tajik parliament is supposed to design the presidential election today.

11:53, august 31, 2006

INCIDENTS

Landmine explosions continue to occur on Tajik-Uzbek border

DUSHANBE, August 31, Asia-Plus -- Another landmine explosion occurred on the Tajik-Uzbek border in the Sughd province last Sunday [August 27].

11:25, august 31, 2006

President Rahmonov inaugurates two new schools and isolation hospital in Tajik capital today

Today morning, President Rahmonov is inaugurating another two educational and medical facilities in Dushanbe.

10:30, august 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Dushanbe mayor’s office plans to triple stocks of alternative fuel this year

DUSAHNBE, August 31, Asia-Plus - The Dushanbe mayor’s office has started adequate preparations for the autumn-winter season 2006-07. Mr.

19:06, august 30, 2006

Fairs of farm produce to be organized in Tajik capital on occasion of Muslim holy month of Ramadan

DUSHANBE, August 30, Asia-Plus -- Fairs of farm produce will be held in Dushanbe on the threshold of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which starts on September 24 this year.

18:35, august 30, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Large markets in Tajik capital do not meet standards

DUSHANBE, August 30, Asia-Plus -- Large markets in Dushanbe should be brought into compliance with standards within the next five years, Nusratullo Begov, the deputy director of “Tojikstandart”

18:05, august 30, 2006

TAJKISTAN

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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

President Rahmonov leaves for Kazakhstan to attend informal Central Asian summit

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmonov is leaving for the Kazakh capital city of Astana today to attend an informal Central Asian summit that will take place in Astana

Tajikistan’s leading banks conclude partnership agreements with UNIStream company

DUSAHNBE, August 31, Asia-plus -- Over the first six months of 2006, a turnover of transaction through UNIStream money transfer system in Tajikistan has amounted to over US$38 million.

Construction of new isolation hospital in Tajik capital comes to some US$2.5 million

DUSHANBE, August 31, Asia-Plus -- A new isolation hospital in inaugurated in Dushanbe today will create jobs for some 500 medical workers.

Tajik lower chamber speaker claims history of holding of elections in Tajikistan shows that they held in free and democratic atmosphere

DUSHANBE, August 31, Asia-Plus -- Saydullo Khairulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) is sure that the presidential election set for November 6

Tajik parliament sets date of presidential election

By resolution of a joint session of both chambers of Tajik parliament the next presidential election will be held in Tajikistan on November 6.

Tajik power holding’s tax debt amounts to some 60 million Somonis

DUSAHNBE, August 31, Asia-Plus - Total debts of large taxpayers in Tajikistan have amounted to some 100 million Somonis, Ibrohim Ismoilov, the deputy head of the inspectorate for large

Some 45,000 first-formers to go school in northern Tajikistan this school year

KHUJAND, August 31, Asia-Plus -- Schools in the northern province of Sughd will accept 44,996 first-formers this year, Mirzo Ahmadzoda, deputy head of the Sughd education department, announced at a

Kulob prosecutor’s office probes head of Kolkhozobod technical inventorying bureau

KULOB, August 31, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Prosecutor-General’s Office has instituted criminal proceedings against Mirzosharif Mahsiddinov, the head of the Kolkhozobod technical inventorying bureau, and

Both chambers of Tajik parliament hold joint meeting today

A joint meeting of both chambers of Tajik parliament is supposed to design the presidential election today.

Landmine explosions continue to occur on Tajik-Uzbek border

DUSHANBE, August 31, Asia-Plus -- Another landmine explosion occurred on the Tajik-Uzbek border in the Sughd province last Sunday [August 27].

President Rahmonov inaugurates two new schools and isolation hospital in Tajik capital today

Today morning, President Rahmonov is inaugurating another two educational and medical facilities in Dushanbe.

Dushanbe mayor’s office plans to triple stocks of alternative fuel this year

DUSAHNBE, August 31, Asia-Plus - The Dushanbe mayor’s office has started adequate preparations for the autumn-winter season 2006-07. Mr.

Fairs of farm produce to be organized in Tajik capital on occasion of Muslim holy month of Ramadan

DUSHANBE, August 30, Asia-Plus -- Fairs of farm produce will be held in Dushanbe on the threshold of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which starts on September 24 this year.

Large markets in Tajik capital do not meet standards

DUSHANBE, August 30, Asia-Plus -- Large markets in Dushanbe should be brought into compliance with standards within the next five years, Nusratullo Begov, the deputy director of “Tojikstandart”

Woman attacked in St. Petersburg proves to be Uzbek national

DUSHANBE, August 30, Asia-Plus -- A 32-year-old woman that has been attacked in St. Petersburg provide to be ethnic Tajik from Uzbekistan.

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