Tajkistan, Power

09:49, march 16, 2012

President urges adult education centers to train more than 100,000 specialists

DUSHANBE, March 16, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday March 15, President Emomali Rahmon visited the National Adult Education Center in Dushanbe.

13:35, march 14, 2012

Jamshed Norinov appointed deputy governor of Sughd province

DUSHANBE, March 14, 2012, Asia-Plus -- By government’s decree issued on March 9 Jamshed Norinov, formerly deputy minister of finance, was appointed deputy governor of Sughd province.

10:27, march 14, 2012

Government discusses measure to mitigate impact of recent heavy snowfalls on agriculture

DUSHANBE, March 14, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Measures to mitigate impact of recent heavy snowfalls on the agricultural production and protect the population and the economy of country against

10:10, march 14, 2012

President provides charitable aid to vulnerable people in Vahdat

DUSHANBE, March 14, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On the occasion of the Navrouz holiday, President Emomali Rahmon has provided charitable aid to vulnerable people at the town of Vahdat, some 17

08:53, march 13, 2012

Tajikistan’s upper house of parliament to consider advertising law

DUSHANBE, March 13, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The eighth session of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) will take place in Dushanbe on March 29.

10:52, march 12, 2012

Rahmon to meet with representatives of intelligentsia on March 20

DUSHANBE, March 12, 2012, Asia-Plus -- This year, President Emomali Rahmon will hold a traditional meeting with representatives of the intelligentsia on the occasion of the Navrouz holiday on

14:48, march 7, 2012

Parliament endorses amendments proposed to the 2012 national budget

DUSHANBE, March 7, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) on March 7 endorsed a draft law requiring amendments to the country’s law on

14:37, march 7, 2012

Bill on coal mining not considered because of absence of energy minister

DUSHANBE, March 7, 2012, Asia-Plus -- By proposal of the speaker of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) a draft law on coal mining has been removed from the

14:13, march 7, 2012

Tajikistan ratifies agreement on combating human trafficking

DUSHANBE, March 7, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday March 7, Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament ratified the CIS agreement on combating human trafficking.

09:41, march 7, 2012

Parliament to make amendments to the law on the 2012 budget

DUSHANBE, March 7, 2012, Asia-Plus -- A regular sitting of the third session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) of the fourth convocation, presided over by

14:37, march 5, 2012

Rahmon meets with newly appointed drug control and police officials

DUSHANBE, March 5, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Monday March 5, President Emomali Rahmon received a group of persons newly appointed to important positions in the Drug Control Agency (DCA) under the

14:03, march 5, 2012

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers coal mining bill

DUSHANBE, March 5, 2012 Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a draft law on coal mining at a March 5 meeting, presided

15:22, february 29, 2012

Tajikistan ratifies border cooperation agreement with Russia

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) has ratified an agreement between Tajikistan and the Russian Federation on border cooperation issues.

11:22, february 29, 2012

President holds meeting to review government’s work

DUSHANBE, February 29, 2012, Asia-Plus -- A government meeting, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, took place on February 28.

10:37, february 29, 2012

President Rahmon introduces a number of staff changes

DUSHANBE, February 29, 2012, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon introduced a number of staff changes at a February 28 meeting reviewing government’s work.

15:05, february 28, 2012

MPs discuss draft law on pre-school education and upbringing

DUSHANBE, February 28, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Parliamentary hearing on a draft law on pre-school education and upbringing have been held.

14:10, february 22, 2012

President congratulates military personnel on National Army Day

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 22, President Emomali Rahmon met with high-ranking representatives from the country’s power-wielding and law enforcement on the

16:06, february 21, 2012

MPs offer to adopt law protecting public deposits

DUSHANBE, February 21, 2012, Asia-Plus - On Tuesday February 21, the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) Committee on Finance and Budget hosted parliamentary

15:12, february 20, 2012

Capital mayor meets with citizens whose homes liable to demolition

DUSHANBE, February 20, 2012, Asia-Plus -- An enlarged meeting of the Dushanbe mayor’s office, presided over by Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, took place on February 20 to discuss the

13:15, february 20, 2012

Tajikistan-Japan inter parliamentary relations discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 20, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Monday February 20, Mr.

12:48, february 20, 2012

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers draft law on mountain territories

DUSHANBE, February 20, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) has considered a draft law on mountain territories.

10:19, february 17, 2012

President holds working meeting to discuss social issues

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday February 16, President Emomali Rahmon met with Minister of Labor and Social Security Mahmadamin Mahmadaminov and relevant officials to

13:09, february 15, 2012

Private entrepreneurs in Tajikistan now may receive pensions

DUSHANBE, February 15, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament have endorsed the bill requiring amendments to the country’s law on state

11:23, february 14, 2012

President holds working meeting

DUSHANBE, February 14, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Monday February 13, President Emomali Rahmon met with Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev and heads of relevant ministries and organizations to

15:37, february 13, 2012

Rehabilitation of Dushanbe’s central highways discussed on Monday

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Rehabilitation of the Roudaki and Ayni avenues as part of Dushanbe’s municipal redevelopment plan was the focus of an enlarged meeting of the

09:05, february 9, 2012

MPs endorse amendments proposed to the law on pensions

The rate of pension for persons with disabilities of category 1 is set at ten minimum pensions (800 somoni).

14:14, february 6, 2012

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers advocacy bill

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered the draft law on advocacy at a February 6 meeting,

17:10, february 1, 2012

License now needed for pneumatic gun in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 1, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Nationals of Tajikistan need a license for a pneumatic gun.

16:56, february 1, 2012

Tajikistan tightens punishment for drunk driving

Amendments proposed to the administrative code provide for tightening punishment for drunk driving.

13:54, january 31, 2012

Dushanbe mayor’s office announces competitions to fill vacancies

DUSHANBE, January 31, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe mayor''s office has announced competitions to fill a number of vacant positions in the mayor’s office.