Tajkistan, Power

16:03, november 1, 2006

Mayor criticizes authorities of Sino district for improper preparations for winter

According to the mayor, the most serious situation in Dushanbe in terms of preparation for the winter is in the Sino district.

17:56, october 31, 2006

Dushanbe mayor holds meeting on preparations for winter

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - Work of authorities of the Dushanbe district of Shohmansour on preparations for the winter season has been found “unsatisfactory.

13:30, october 31, 2006

Aga Khan and President Rahmonov inaugurate reconstructed bridge in Ishkashim

An official opening of the reconstructed Tajik-Afghan bridge across the Panj River will be held in Ishkashim today morning.

13:04, october 31, 2006

Government endorses draft national budget for 2007

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s government has endorsed a draft national budget for 2007, presidential press service reported.

13:48, october 30, 2006

Tajik president, Pakistani energy minister discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, October 30, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday October 28, President Emomali Rahmonov received Pakistani Minister of Energy and Water Resource Liaqat Ali Jatoi.

13:28, october 30, 2006

Dushanbe mayor’s office endorses design by Iranian architects for 25-story high rise

DUSHANBE, October 30, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday October 28, a session of the Town-Planning Council presided over by Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev endorsed a design by Iranian architects for

12:51, october 30, 2006

His Highness the Aga Khan inaugurates groundbreaking for Serena Hotel in Tajik capital

President Rahmonov and His Highness the Aga Khan will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for a world-class Serena Hotel in Dushanbe today.

13:00, october 28, 2006

His Highness the Aga Khan to arrive October 29

During his stay in Dushanbe His Highness the Aga Khan will take part at a groundbreaking ceremony for Serena Hotel.

16:05, october 27, 2006

Tajikistan to start work on completing construction of Roghun plant next year

President Rahmonov says the completion of constructing the Roghun hydroelectric power station will start next year with use of republican funds.

10:00, october 27, 2006

13% of apartments in new complex to be conveyed to mayor’s office

DUSHANBE, October 27, Asia-Plus -- 13 percent of the total number apartments in a new residential complex, construction of which is funded by Iran, will be transferred to the Dushanbe mayor’s

16:08, october 26, 2006

President Rahmonov, His Highness the Aga Khan to inaugurate reconstructed bridge in Ishkashim

DUSHANBE, October 26, Asia-Plus - Another bridge across the Panj River, which will consolidate permanent overland links between Tajikistan and Afghanistan will be officially opened in the Ishkashim

13:44, october 26, 2006

Iran to invest US$25 million in construction of residential complex in Tajik capital

The Iran-funded construction of residential complex in Dushanbe is expected to be completed in 27 months.

11:45, october 26, 2006

Iran to fund construction of residential complex in Tajik capital

The construction of three 16-story residential buildings is officially commencing in Dushanbe.

17:49, october 25, 2006

Customers, general contractors for new hotels in Tajik capital exempted from paying eight taxes

DUSHANBE, October 25, Asia-Plus - Tajik MPs have endorsed amendments to the 2006 national budget, under which customers and general contractors for new hotels and textiles factory being build in

12:34, october 25, 2006

Tajik PM attends EAEC Interstate Council’s session in Moscow

Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov has left for Moscow to attend a session of the Interstate Council of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC) that opens on October 27.

10:54, october 25, 2006

WB Director for the countries of Central Asia discusses cooperation issues in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 25, Asia-Plus - On Monday October 23, President Emomali Rahmonov met with acting World Bank’s Director for the countries of Central Asia Annette Dixon, presidential press service

12:50, october 20, 2006

Dushanbe mayor awarded medal for strengthening peace and conciliation between peoples

DUSHANBE, October 20, Asia-Plus -- Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) and also Mayor of Dushanbe, has been awarded a medal “For

14:19, october 19, 2006

Tajik president, Russian ambassador discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, October 19, Asia-Plus - State and prospects of further expansion of Tajik-Russian relations were major topics of President Emomali Rahmonov’s discussions with Russian Ambassador to

13:50, october 19, 2006

Mayor sacks heads of three markets in Dushanbe

The Dushanbe mayor has sacked heads of three cityâ€™s markets for shortcomings in their work.

16:01, october 17, 2006

President sacks heads of two districts in Khatlon

Heads of Sarband and Panj have been sacked for shortcomings in their activities.

11:59, october 17, 2006

Rahmonov visits Qumsangir district in Khatlon

DUSHANBE, October 17, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmonov, who was supposed to leave for Minsk yesterday to attend the CIS summit, instead visited the Qumsangir district in Khatlon today.

10:13, october 16, 2006

Rahmonov dissatisfied with low level of assimilation of investment funds

DUSHANBE, October 16, Asia-Plus -- At present more than 50 large national investment projects totaling 4.617 billion somonis (US$1.

19:00, october 11, 2006

Tajikistan ratifies agreement on joint use of CSTO military facilities

DUSHANBE, October 11, Asia-Plus -- Tajik MPs today ratified an agreement on a joint use of facilities of military infrastructure of member nations of the Collective Security Treaty Organization

17:30, october 11, 2006

Tajik lower house endorses amendments to a number of laws

DUSHANBE, October 11, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament (Majlisi Namoyandagon) today approved a number of bills on amendments to the country’s law on military service and

15:06, october 11, 2006

Tajik servicemen now take oath of loyalty to president as well

DUSHANBE, October 11, Asia-Plus -- Tajik parliamentarians have endorsed a bill requiring an oath of loyalty to the president.

12:02, october 11, 2006

PM visits Qumsangir, orders to complete reconstruction of quake-affected houses before winter

DUSHANBE, October 11, Asia-Plus - Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov yesterday visited the Qumsangir district to familiarize himself with a progress of reconstruction work in the areas hit by two

17:15, october 9, 2006

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers bill on sweating oath of loyalty to the president

DUSHANBE, October 9, Asia-Plus - Members of the board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament have considered a bill on swearing oath of loyalty to the president.

11:26, october 9, 2006

Tajik PM calls on European companies to invest in Tajik economy

DUSHANBE, October 9, Asia-Plus - Expanded cooperation between Tajikistan and the European Union were at the center of discussions between Tajik Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov and a delegation from the

17:15, october 6, 2006

Mayor calls on media to cooperate in tackling problems

DUSHANBE, October 6, Asia-Plus - Issues related to public transport services were major topics of a meeting of Dushanbe Mayor, Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, with representatives of a number of the

13:55, october 6, 2006

Rahmonov monthly receives some 500 letters from Tajik citizens

DUSHANBE, October 6, Asia-Plus - Some 500 letters from Tajik citizens monthly come to President Rahmonov’s website, presidential press service reported.