Tajkistan

19:01, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

French companies make preparations for reconstruction of Dushanbe airport

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-plus -- Tajik national airline top manager told journalists in Dushanbe on April 20 that French companies Alpha Airport and Sofema Groupe have started preparation work to

18:32, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Iran’s Mahan Air ready to lease A-320 to Tajik national air carrier

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- Iran’s private air company, Mahan Air, offers Tajik national airline, TajikAir, wet lease solution for requirement for A-320, the TajikAir director general Hokimsho

18:00, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik national airline claims domestic air routes unprofitable

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- The Tajik State Air Company TajikAir today gave a news conference on the rsults of its work in the first quarter of the year.

16:29, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

ADB to continue helping Tajikistan develop agrarian sector and energy

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- Visiting Asian Development Bank (ADB) Deputy Director General Xianbin Yao today met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.

15:55, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Shop for realization of confiscated goods to open in Tajik capital this year

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Customs Service plans to open a shop in Dushanbe for realization of confiscated goods before the end of the year, Nemat Rahmatov, the first deputy head

15:17, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

India interested in participation in project for exporting Tajik electricity to South Asia

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- New India’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Omar Singh today presented credentials to President Emomali Rahmon.

14:30, april 20, 2007

LAW-ORDER

MoI concerned over the current crime trends among minors

Tajik law enforcement agencies are seriously concerned over increase in number of juvenile crimes in the country. According to MoI official, the most serious crime situation is in the Sughd province.

13:59, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kulob University student detained for drug trafficking

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- Two attempts of drug trafficking were stopped by Tajik police yesterday.

13:33, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Pamir-1 power plant to work in full capacity only by the end of year, says PamirEnergy ГЭС official

KHOROG, April 20, Asia-Plus -- The Pamir-1 hydropower plant will have worked in full capacity only by the end of the year, Safarmamad Qalandarov, deputy director general of PamirEnergy (Pamir

12:41, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Three new markets opened in Shahritus

SHAHRITUS, April 20, Asia-Plus --Thee new markets – Inom to house 700 shops, Sakhovat (120 shops) and Ismoili Somoni (920 shops) – have been opened in the Shahritus district over the first

12:11, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik RCS continues providing assistance to disaster-affected areas

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) has provided humanitarian assistance to mudslide-affected residents of the Vahdat district.

11:43, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik state-run insurance company collects some 9 million somonis in insurance fees

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- In January-March 2007, Tajik state-run insurance company, Tojiksughurta, has collected some 9 million somonis in insurance fees, concluding 152,000 insurance

10:30, april 20, 2007

TAJKISTAN

More than 15,000 western and Japanese type vehicles delivered to Tajikistan this year so far

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- 15,122 western and Japanese type vehicles have been delivered to Tajikistan over the first three months of the year, Nouriddin Mahmadov, deputy head of Tajikistan’s

18:53, april 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakhstan’s bank increases stake in SohibkorBonk

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- Joint-stock company (JSC) ATFBank, Kazakhstan’s fifth bank by assets, has bought out a control package in the Khujand-based open joint-stock company (OJSC)

17:16, april 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

ADB deputy director general Visits Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- Today, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Deputy Director General Xianbin Yao begins a two-day official visit to Tajikistan – his first to the country –for talks with

16:38, april 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Agency for Construction and Architecture grants 272 constructing license

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has worked out 10 large construction projects over the first three months of the year, Abduvali Komilov, the head of the Agency for Construction and

16:00, april 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

TSB supports enhancement of agrarian sector in Kulob

KULOB, April 19, Asia-Plus -- TojikSodirotBonk (TSB) supports enhancement of agrarian sector in the Kulob region of Khatlon by providing loans to local farming units.

15:45, april 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Some $73 million remitted to banks in Khatlon in January-March

QURGHON TEPPA, April 19, Asia-Plus -- Over the first quarter of 2007, 49.9 million US dollars and 60.

14:19, april 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Textbooks published under support of WB presented in Tajik capital Wednesday

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- A presentation of new school textbooks, published under support of the World Bank, was held in Dushanbe on April 18.

13:41, april 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Iranian JV to lease its tractors to Tajik farmers

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- Tajik-Iranian joint venture, TajIran, assembling agricultural tractors in Dushanbe, intends to lease its tractors to farming units in Tajikistan, according to the

13:08, april 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

MoJ applies to court for suspending activity of SDPT

The Ministry of Justice has applied to the Supreme Court asking to suspend activity of the Social-Democratic Party for not satisfying requirements of the law on political parties

10:30, april 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Outgoing Chinese ambassador bids farewell to President Rahmon

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday April 18, outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Tajikistan Li Huilai conferred with President Emomali Rahmon at the end of his tenure to Tajikistan, according

19:00, april 18, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Dushanbe confectionery factory seeks partner to launch JV

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus -- Open joint-stock company (OJSC) Shirin, the Dushanbe confectionery factory, is seeking partner to launch a joint venture for overcoming the existing crisis, Davlat

18:04, april 18, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan hopes for European Union investments: Tajik FM

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus -- Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zaripov told a news conference in Dushanbe on April 18 that Tajikistan hopes for investments from the European Union.

17:37, april 18, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Russia remains main strategic partner of Tajikistan, says Tajik FM

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus - Russia has been and remains strategic partner of Tajikistan, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zaripov announced at a news conference in Dushanbe on April 18.

17:06, april 18, 2007

INCIDENTS

Tajik national killed in Moscow attack

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus - Tajik national has been killed in an attack in the Russian capital.

15:51, april 18, 2007

INCIDENTS

Some 200 residential houses partially and two schools damaged by mudslides in Rudaki

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus - Mudslides that hit some areas of Tajikistan on the night of April 16-17 caused serious damage to the country’s economy, according to the Committee for Emergency

15:13, april 18, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Majlisi Milli to set up group of friendship with Lithuanian parliament

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus - The Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) will set up a group of friendship with Lithuanian parliament.

14:45, april 18, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Inflation rate makes 2.2 percent in January-March

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus -- Over the first three months of the year, an average inflation rate in Tajikistan has made 2.2 percent, while in January-February 2006 it was 3.

14:20, april 18, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajkistan

French companies make preparations for reconstruction of Dushanbe airport

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-plus -- Tajik national airline top manager told journalists in Dushanbe on April 20 that French companies Alpha Airport and Sofema Groupe have started preparation work to

Iran’s Mahan Air ready to lease A-320 to Tajik national air carrier

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- Iran’s private air company, Mahan Air, offers Tajik national airline, TajikAir, wet lease solution for requirement for A-320, the TajikAir director general Hokimsho

Tajik national airline claims domestic air routes unprofitable

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- The Tajik State Air Company TajikAir today gave a news conference on the rsults of its work in the first quarter of the year.

ADB to continue helping Tajikistan develop agrarian sector and energy

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- Visiting Asian Development Bank (ADB) Deputy Director General Xianbin Yao today met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.

Shop for realization of confiscated goods to open in Tajik capital this year

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Customs Service plans to open a shop in Dushanbe for realization of confiscated goods before the end of the year, Nemat Rahmatov, the first deputy head

India interested in participation in project for exporting Tajik electricity to South Asia

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- New India’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Omar Singh today presented credentials to President Emomali Rahmon.

MoI concerned over the current crime trends among minors

Tajik law enforcement agencies are seriously concerned over increase in number of juvenile crimes in the country. According to MoI official, the most serious crime situation is in the Sughd province.

Kulob University student detained for drug trafficking

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- Two attempts of drug trafficking were stopped by Tajik police yesterday.

Pamir-1 power plant to work in full capacity only by the end of year, says PamirEnergy ГЭС official

KHOROG, April 20, Asia-Plus -- The Pamir-1 hydropower plant will have worked in full capacity only by the end of the year, Safarmamad Qalandarov, deputy director general of PamirEnergy (Pamir

Three new markets opened in Shahritus

SHAHRITUS, April 20, Asia-Plus --Thee new markets – Inom to house 700 shops, Sakhovat (120 shops) and Ismoili Somoni (920 shops) – have been opened in the Shahritus district over the first

Tajik RCS continues providing assistance to disaster-affected areas

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) has provided humanitarian assistance to mudslide-affected residents of the Vahdat district.

Tajik state-run insurance company collects some 9 million somonis in insurance fees

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- In January-March 2007, Tajik state-run insurance company, Tojiksughurta, has collected some 9 million somonis in insurance fees, concluding 152,000 insurance

More than 15,000 western and Japanese type vehicles delivered to Tajikistan this year so far

DUSHANBE, April 20, Asia-Plus -- 15,122 western and Japanese type vehicles have been delivered to Tajikistan over the first three months of the year, Nouriddin Mahmadov, deputy head of Tajikistan’s

Kazakhstan’s bank increases stake in SohibkorBonk

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- Joint-stock company (JSC) ATFBank, Kazakhstan’s fifth bank by assets, has bought out a control package in the Khujand-based open joint-stock company (OJSC)

ADB deputy director general Visits Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- Today, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Deputy Director General Xianbin Yao begins a two-day official visit to Tajikistan – his first to the country –for talks with

Agency for Construction and Architecture grants 272 constructing license

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has worked out 10 large construction projects over the first three months of the year, Abduvali Komilov, the head of the Agency for Construction and

TSB supports enhancement of agrarian sector in Kulob

KULOB, April 19, Asia-Plus -- TojikSodirotBonk (TSB) supports enhancement of agrarian sector in the Kulob region of Khatlon by providing loans to local farming units.

Some $73 million remitted to banks in Khatlon in January-March

QURGHON TEPPA, April 19, Asia-Plus -- Over the first quarter of 2007, 49.9 million US dollars and 60.

Textbooks published under support of WB presented in Tajik capital Wednesday

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- A presentation of new school textbooks, published under support of the World Bank, was held in Dushanbe on April 18.

Tajik-Iranian JV to lease its tractors to Tajik farmers

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- Tajik-Iranian joint venture, TajIran, assembling agricultural tractors in Dushanbe, intends to lease its tractors to farming units in Tajikistan, according to the

MoJ applies to court for suspending activity of SDPT

The Ministry of Justice has applied to the Supreme Court asking to suspend activity of the Social-Democratic Party for not satisfying requirements of the law on political parties

Outgoing Chinese ambassador bids farewell to President Rahmon

DUSHANBE, April 19, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday April 18, outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Tajikistan Li Huilai conferred with President Emomali Rahmon at the end of his tenure to Tajikistan, according

Dushanbe confectionery factory seeks partner to launch JV

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus -- Open joint-stock company (OJSC) Shirin, the Dushanbe confectionery factory, is seeking partner to launch a joint venture for overcoming the existing crisis, Davlat

Tajikistan hopes for European Union investments: Tajik FM

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus -- Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zaripov told a news conference in Dushanbe on April 18 that Tajikistan hopes for investments from the European Union.

Russia remains main strategic partner of Tajikistan, says Tajik FM

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus - Russia has been and remains strategic partner of Tajikistan, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zaripov announced at a news conference in Dushanbe on April 18.

Tajik national killed in Moscow attack

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus - Tajik national has been killed in an attack in the Russian capital.

Some 200 residential houses partially and two schools damaged by mudslides in Rudaki

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus - Mudslides that hit some areas of Tajikistan on the night of April 16-17 caused serious damage to the country’s economy, according to the Committee for Emergency

Majlisi Milli to set up group of friendship with Lithuanian parliament

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus - The Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) will set up a group of friendship with Lithuanian parliament.

Inflation rate makes 2.2 percent in January-March

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus -- Over the first three months of the year, an average inflation rate in Tajikistan has made 2.2 percent, while in January-February 2006 it was 3.

Incomes of Tajik population increasing: committee for statistics

DUSHANBE, April 18, Asia-Plus -- Over the first three months of 2007, incomes of the population in Tajikistan have amounted to 906.