Tajkistan

19:21, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik energy delegation to visit China to familiarize itself with activity of Chinese state-run concerns producing energy equipment

DUSHANBE , February 13, Asia-Plus - A Tajik energy delegation intends to pay a seven-day working visit to China from February 16-23.

17:54, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Independent electric communication operators in Tajikistan sound alarm

DUSHANBE , February 13, Asia-Plus - Non-government electric communication operators in Tajikistan have appealed to the Majlisi Oli (Tajik parliament),

16:48, february 13, 2006

POWER

Kulob mayor’s office launches its website

KULOB, February 13, Asia-Plus - Kulob mayor’s office has prepared its own website www.kulob.tj , which is being launched today.

16:39, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Number of Tajik guest workers in Russian will reach 2 million, says DPT deputy chairman

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - According to prognosis by the Moscow-based “Popular League “Tajiks” public organization, a number of Tajik guest workers staying in the Russian Federation will

16:19, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Many Tajik labor migrants find themselves in irregular situations because of their poor legal knowledge

DUSAHNBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - Many of Tajik labor migrants find themselves in irregular situations and are victims of abuse and exploitation because of their poor knowledge of employment

16:06, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

10 alleged members of outlawed religious “Hizb ut-Tahrir” organization arrested in northern Tajikistan this year so far

KHUJAND, February 13, Asia-Plus - Another alleged activist of the banned religious extremist “Hizb ut-Tahrir” organization was arrested in the northern province of Sughd on

15:43, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s Democratic Party appeals to Russian authorities asking to ratify international convention on labor migration

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Democratic Party has prepared appeal to Russia’s Government and State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) asking to ratify International

15:11, february 13, 2006

POWER

New Kyrgyz ambassador presents credentials

DUSHANBE , February 13, Asia-Plus - New Kyrgyz Ambassador to Tajikistan Turatbek Junushaliyev today morning presented credentials to Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov,

14:11, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

GFATM to provide US$5.3 million to Tajikistan for combating malaria

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - Mr.

14:06, february 13, 2006

POWER

Contest for best design for reconstruction of “Badakhshan” cafe in Dushanbe announced

DUSHANBE , February 13, Asia-Plus - Dushanbe mayor’s office has announced a contest for best design for reconstruction of “Badakhshan” caf?

13:43, february 13, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Criminal case involving editor-in-chief of independent weekly “Nerui Sukhan” to be reviewed

Tajikistanâ€™s Supreme Court has overturned verdict against the â€œNerui Sukhanâ€ editor Mukhtor Boqizoda.

13:00, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Number of crimes committed by servicemen of Khorog garrison decreases

KHOROG, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Number of crimes committed by servicemen of Khorog garrison has decreased.

12:06, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s Democratic Party prepares appeals for protection of rights of labor migrants

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Democratic Party has prepared appeal to Russia’s Government and State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) offering adoption a

11:40, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Eight canneries from Tajikistan to display their goods in 13th “2006 Food Expo” in Moscow

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Eight canneries from are putting on display their achievements in production of canned foods and relevant industries in the 13 th five-day international

11:39, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Why U.S. may but Iran does not: Iranian ambassador releases statement on defense of Iran’s nuclear program

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan Nasser Sarmad-Parsa telling a news conference in Dushanbe hosted on occasion of the 27 th anniversary of the

11:38, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

President Rahmonov’s visit to Iran removes all doubts: Iranian ambassador

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Last visit of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov to Iran is of great historic significance, Iranian President Nasser Sarmad-Parsa announced Friday [February

11:36, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

U.S. shows dual position over cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad, says Iranian ambassador

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- “Position of the United States over cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad may be assessed as dual” Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan Nasser

11:29, february 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Selected works of known Tajik scientist brought out in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Selected scientific works know Tajik researcher and selectionist Ghulom Aliyev has been brought out in Dushanbe.

11:26, february 13, 2006

INCIDENTS

Bodies of four residents of Rasht killed in blaze in Moscow transported to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- The bodies of four Tajiks that died in blaze in Moscow on February 8 were transported to Tajikistan and were buried on February 10 in their homeland, Rasht

17:25, february 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russia to provide US$20 million for preventing spread of avian influenza in Central Asia

DUSHANBE , February 10, Asia-Plus - The Russian Federation is ready to provide US$20 million to Central Asia ’s state for preventing spread of avian influenza (bird

16:29, february 10, 2006

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon deputy speaker meets winners of Khatlon regional contest for civic education

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- On Friday February 10, First Deputy Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon, Abdulmajid Dostiyev, received a group of students, winner of the Khatlon regional

16:22, february 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) contributes to fight against malaria in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- Mr.

16:13, february 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

IRPT registers its primary organization for Hamadoni district

KULOB, February 10, Asia-Plus - A primary organization of Tajikistan’s Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) for Hamadoni district of Khatlon has officially been registered with the district authorities.

14:39, february 10, 2006

POWER

President urges to speed up work on planting trees along roads leading to Tajik capital

DUSHANBE , February 10, Asia-Plus - Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov presided over a working meeting with participation of ministers of agriculture, land reclamation and water

14:29, february 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

CIS MPs to consider in Kiev possibility of establishment of international institutions for monitoring democracy development

DUSHANBE , February 10, Asia-Plus - A session of the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly’s Council will be held at the Verkhovnaya Rada ( Ukraine ’s parliament)

14:11, february 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

If there is no stability in Afghanistan there will be no stability in the region, says Canadian ambassador

DUSHANBE , February 10, Asia-Plus - Canada highly appraises activity of Tajikistan ’s Drug Control Agency (DCA) and measures taken by the

13:33, february 10, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Resident of Dushanbe arrested on suspicion of having killed his mother

DUSHANBE , February 10, Asia-Plus - The 31-year-old resident of Dushanbe Sergey Safkin was arrested yesterday on suspicion of having killed his mother, according to information

11:07, february 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Gold prices rises to positively impact Tajikistan’s economy: specialist with Industries Ministry

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- Today prices of gold on world markets are rising and it may positively impact Tajikistan’s economy, Sulaimon Nasimov, chef specialist with the mining and

11:05, february 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s GDP index decreasing compared to last year, says MET official

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth’s index decreased from 6.7 percent in 2005 to 4.

11:04, february 10, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Alleged landlord of gambling-den detained in northern Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- The Sughd law enforcement officers have detained Boltukhon Boltayev, resident of Khujand, who is charged with organizing gambling-den in his apartment.

Tajkistan

Tajik energy delegation to visit China to familiarize itself with activity of Chinese state-run concerns producing energy equipment

DUSHANBE , February 13, Asia-Plus - A Tajik energy delegation intends to pay a seven-day working visit to China from February 16-23.

Independent electric communication operators in Tajikistan sound alarm

DUSHANBE , February 13, Asia-Plus - Non-government electric communication operators in Tajikistan have appealed to the Majlisi Oli (Tajik parliament),

Kulob mayor’s office launches its website

KULOB, February 13, Asia-Plus - Kulob mayor’s office has prepared its own website www.kulob.tj , which is being launched today.

Number of Tajik guest workers in Russian will reach 2 million, says DPT deputy chairman

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - According to prognosis by the Moscow-based “Popular League “Tajiks” public organization, a number of Tajik guest workers staying in the Russian Federation will

Many Tajik labor migrants find themselves in irregular situations because of their poor legal knowledge

DUSAHNBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - Many of Tajik labor migrants find themselves in irregular situations and are victims of abuse and exploitation because of their poor knowledge of employment

10 alleged members of outlawed religious “Hizb ut-Tahrir” organization arrested in northern Tajikistan this year so far

KHUJAND, February 13, Asia-Plus - Another alleged activist of the banned religious extremist “Hizb ut-Tahrir” organization was arrested in the northern province of Sughd on

Tajikistan’s Democratic Party appeals to Russian authorities asking to ratify international convention on labor migration

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Democratic Party has prepared appeal to Russia’s Government and State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) asking to ratify International

New Kyrgyz ambassador presents credentials

DUSHANBE , February 13, Asia-Plus - New Kyrgyz Ambassador to Tajikistan Turatbek Junushaliyev today morning presented credentials to Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov,

GFATM to provide US$5.3 million to Tajikistan for combating malaria

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - Mr.

Contest for best design for reconstruction of “Badakhshan” cafe in Dushanbe announced

DUSHANBE , February 13, Asia-Plus - Dushanbe mayor’s office has announced a contest for best design for reconstruction of “Badakhshan” caf?

Criminal case involving editor-in-chief of independent weekly “Nerui Sukhan” to be reviewed

Tajikistanâ€™s Supreme Court has overturned verdict against the â€œNerui Sukhanâ€ editor Mukhtor Boqizoda.

Number of crimes committed by servicemen of Khorog garrison decreases

KHOROG, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Number of crimes committed by servicemen of Khorog garrison has decreased.

Tajikistan’s Democratic Party prepares appeals for protection of rights of labor migrants

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Democratic Party has prepared appeal to Russia’s Government and State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) offering adoption a

Eight canneries from Tajikistan to display their goods in 13th “2006 Food Expo” in Moscow

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Eight canneries from are putting on display their achievements in production of canned foods and relevant industries in the 13 th five-day international

Why U.S. may but Iran does not: Iranian ambassador releases statement on defense of Iran’s nuclear program

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan Nasser Sarmad-Parsa telling a news conference in Dushanbe hosted on occasion of the 27 th anniversary of the

President Rahmonov’s visit to Iran removes all doubts: Iranian ambassador

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Last visit of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov to Iran is of great historic significance, Iranian President Nasser Sarmad-Parsa announced Friday [February

U.S. shows dual position over cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad, says Iranian ambassador

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- “Position of the United States over cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad may be assessed as dual” Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan Nasser

Selected works of known Tajik scientist brought out in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Selected scientific works know Tajik researcher and selectionist Ghulom Aliyev has been brought out in Dushanbe.

Bodies of four residents of Rasht killed in blaze in Moscow transported to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- The bodies of four Tajiks that died in blaze in Moscow on February 8 were transported to Tajikistan and were buried on February 10 in their homeland, Rasht

Russia to provide US$20 million for preventing spread of avian influenza in Central Asia

DUSHANBE , February 10, Asia-Plus - The Russian Federation is ready to provide US$20 million to Central Asia ’s state for preventing spread of avian influenza (bird

Majlisi Namoyandagon deputy speaker meets winners of Khatlon regional contest for civic education

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- On Friday February 10, First Deputy Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon, Abdulmajid Dostiyev, received a group of students, winner of the Khatlon regional

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) contributes to fight against malaria in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- Mr.

IRPT registers its primary organization for Hamadoni district

KULOB, February 10, Asia-Plus - A primary organization of Tajikistan’s Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) for Hamadoni district of Khatlon has officially been registered with the district authorities.

President urges to speed up work on planting trees along roads leading to Tajik capital

DUSHANBE , February 10, Asia-Plus - Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov presided over a working meeting with participation of ministers of agriculture, land reclamation and water

CIS MPs to consider in Kiev possibility of establishment of international institutions for monitoring democracy development

DUSHANBE , February 10, Asia-Plus - A session of the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly’s Council will be held at the Verkhovnaya Rada ( Ukraine ’s parliament)

If there is no stability in Afghanistan there will be no stability in the region, says Canadian ambassador

DUSHANBE , February 10, Asia-Plus - Canada highly appraises activity of Tajikistan ’s Drug Control Agency (DCA) and measures taken by the

Resident of Dushanbe arrested on suspicion of having killed his mother

DUSHANBE , February 10, Asia-Plus - The 31-year-old resident of Dushanbe Sergey Safkin was arrested yesterday on suspicion of having killed his mother, according to information

Gold prices rises to positively impact Tajikistan’s economy: specialist with Industries Ministry

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- Today prices of gold on world markets are rising and it may positively impact Tajikistan’s economy, Sulaimon Nasimov, chef specialist with the mining and

Tajikistan’s GDP index decreasing compared to last year, says MET official

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth’s index decreased from 6.7 percent in 2005 to 4.

Alleged landlord of gambling-den detained in northern Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- The Sughd law enforcement officers have detained Boltukhon Boltayev, resident of Khujand, who is charged with organizing gambling-den in his apartment.

Tajikistanâ€™s Supreme Court has overturned verdict against the â€œNerui Sukhanâ€ editor Mukhtor Boqizoda.