Tajkistan

13:33, november 13, 2006

INCIDENTS

Fire courses serious damage to Korvon market in Dushanbe

A large fire that broke out on the Korvon market yesterday destroyed a space of 60 square meters of the market.

12:41, november 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

88,723 tons of coal produced in Tajikistan in January-October 06

DUSAHNBE, November 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has produced 88,723 tons of coal over the first ten months of this year, which is 93.

11:00, november 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

No serious changes will take place in Tajik government, says IRPT spokesman

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus -- No serious changes will take place in Tajikistan’s personnel policy in the near future, Hikmatullo Sayfullozoda, a spokesman for the Islamic Revival Party

15:12, november 11, 2006

TAJKISTAN

OSCE Center holds meeting on role of political parties in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- On Friday November 10, the OSCE Center in Dushanbe organized to discuss the role of political parties in developing a democratic society in Tajikistan.

11:29, november 11, 2006

TAJKISTAN

TojikSodirotBonk intends to have foreigners among its shareholders

DUSAHNBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- Izatullo Lalbekov, the head of TojikSodirotBonk (Tajik bank for foreign economic activity), said that the bank plans to have foreigners among its shareholders.

11:07, november 11, 2006

TAJKISTAN

It should be real renovation of government but not lateral movement of officials: DPT deputy head

DUSHANBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- People having fresh ideas and views should come to the government, Rahmatullo Valiyev, the deputy head of the Mahmadruzi Iskandarov-run Democratic Party (DPT),

10:26, november 11, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Minister should be good manager, says director of the Center for Strategic Studies

DUSHANBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- A minister in a new Tajik government should be good manager, Suhrob Sharipov, Director of the Center for Strategic Studies, said in an interview with Asia-Plus.

19:05, november 10, 2006

POWER

Russia’s Gazprom intends to develop gas fields and build power plants in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus -- Cooperation between the Government of Tajikistan and Russia’s joint-stock company Gazprom are very good, Aleksandr Ryazanov, the deputy head of Gazprom, told

18:30, november 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Local expert does not rule out that new prime minister will be woman

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus -- “Taking into consideration that the country’s authorities are paying more and more attention to the issue of raising a role of women in society and political

18:07, november 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Government shake-up approaches in Tajikistan: expert

President Rahmonov may possibly shuffle from 50% to 80% of the Cabinet officials.

15:49, november 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

International standards of journalism and rights of media discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus - A two-day seminar formally titled “International Legal Standards in the Field of Media” opened in Dushanbe today.

15:15, november 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Beshtinchak resumes product of natural gas, increases production of oil

DUSAHNBE, November 10, Asia-Plus - A natural-gas-and-oil filed in the Baljuvon district of Khatlon has resumed production of natural gas and increased production of oil, according to South Oil and

14:21, november 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Alcatel to open its representative office in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus - World’s leading supplier of equipment for mobile and fixed voice communication networks, Alcatel, is opening its representative office in Tajikistan.

13:31, november 10, 2006

POWER

Term of office of incumbent president expires on November 18

Duties of incumbent President Rahmonov will pass until November 18, when he will take up office as newly elected President.

12:55, november 10, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Investor-depended cotton farms unprofitable: MoA expert

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus - “Incomes of cotton farms depend not only on cotton yields but also on deals done with investors,” Saidmurod Bahriddinov, the head of department for industrial

18:51, november 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Three of five cotton-growing districts of Kulob will scarcely fulfill their obligations

KULOB, November 9, Asia-Plus - Cotton farmers in the Vose district have yielded 14,500 tons of cotton by November 9, which is 63.

17:15, november 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

RTSU hosts meeting to discuss issues of study of Russian language in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - A roundtable meeting dedicated to the 110 th anniversary of known Russian linguist and literary critic Roman Yakobson will be held at Russian-Tajik Slavic

16:47, november 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Bad weather conditions may affect cotton-harvesting campaign

DUSHANBE, November 3, Asia-Plus // -- Bad weather conditions may seriously affect a progress of cotton harvesting campaign in Tajikistan, Qodir Qosimov, Deputy Agriculture Minister, said in an

16:13, november 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Five alleged IMU members arrested in northern Tajikistan

Another five residents of Isfara have been arrested on suspicion of being members of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU).

15:49, november 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

New MoD experts from SCO member nations review forms of interaction

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - A group of experts from the Ministry of Defense (MoD) led major-General Zarif Bobokalonov, the deputy head of the General Staff of Tajikistan’s Armed Forces, has

15:12, november 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

EC Head of Delegation could not visit GBAO because of bad weather

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - Today morning, Mr.

14:39, november 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Deposit basis of AgroInvestBonk increases

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - Administration of AgroInvestBonk expects the bank’s deposit basis to have increased by the end of the year.

13:48, november 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Increase in production of drugs in Afghanistan poses threat to regional security in Central Asia

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - Increase in production of drugs in Afghanistan poses threat to security of many countries, especially to the Central Asian region, Chairman of Mini Dublin Group

12:45, november 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Civil service reform concept discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - Today, the Civil Service Administration at the President of Tajikistan is conducting a seminar for senior representatives from the government bodies on a draft

20:00, november 8, 2006

TAJKISTAN

First 520 conscripts drafted into Tajik border troops take oath

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- First 520 conscripts drafted into the Tajik border troops have taken the oath According to the Tajik border service, Colonel-General Saydamir Zuhurov,

19:20, november 8, 2006

TAJKISTAN

InterFood Tajikistan 2006 exhibition to be held in Tajik capital late November

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- The specialized international exhibition of food industry formally titled “InterFood Tajikistan 2006” will open in Dushanbe on November 23.

18:48, november 8, 2006

POWER

Government discusses preparations for winter

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov presided over a working meeting with participation of members of the government, as well as senior representatives from president’s

17:39, november 8, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan seeks investors to complete construction of Roghun power plant: finance minister

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan is conducting negotiations with potential investors, including the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on investments and loans for

17:00, november 8, 2006

TAJKISTAN

European Commission provides a grant of Euro 9 million to Tajikistan: Tajik finance minister

â€œWe want to see extending of economic and democratic reforms in the region,â€ Ambassador of European Commission to Tajikistan said.

15:33, november 8, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajkistan

Fire courses serious damage to Korvon market in Dushanbe

A large fire that broke out on the Korvon market yesterday destroyed a space of 60 square meters of the market.

88,723 tons of coal produced in Tajikistan in January-October 06

DUSAHNBE, November 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has produced 88,723 tons of coal over the first ten months of this year, which is 93.

No serious changes will take place in Tajik government, says IRPT spokesman

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus -- No serious changes will take place in Tajikistan’s personnel policy in the near future, Hikmatullo Sayfullozoda, a spokesman for the Islamic Revival Party

OSCE Center holds meeting on role of political parties in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- On Friday November 10, the OSCE Center in Dushanbe organized to discuss the role of political parties in developing a democratic society in Tajikistan.

TojikSodirotBonk intends to have foreigners among its shareholders

DUSAHNBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- Izatullo Lalbekov, the head of TojikSodirotBonk (Tajik bank for foreign economic activity), said that the bank plans to have foreigners among its shareholders.

It should be real renovation of government but not lateral movement of officials: DPT deputy head

DUSHANBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- People having fresh ideas and views should come to the government, Rahmatullo Valiyev, the deputy head of the Mahmadruzi Iskandarov-run Democratic Party (DPT),

Minister should be good manager, says director of the Center for Strategic Studies

DUSHANBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- A minister in a new Tajik government should be good manager, Suhrob Sharipov, Director of the Center for Strategic Studies, said in an interview with Asia-Plus.

Russia’s Gazprom intends to develop gas fields and build power plants in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus -- Cooperation between the Government of Tajikistan and Russia’s joint-stock company Gazprom are very good, Aleksandr Ryazanov, the deputy head of Gazprom, told

Local expert does not rule out that new prime minister will be woman

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus -- “Taking into consideration that the country’s authorities are paying more and more attention to the issue of raising a role of women in society and political

Government shake-up approaches in Tajikistan: expert

President Rahmonov may possibly shuffle from 50% to 80% of the Cabinet officials.

International standards of journalism and rights of media discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus - A two-day seminar formally titled “International Legal Standards in the Field of Media” opened in Dushanbe today.

Beshtinchak resumes product of natural gas, increases production of oil

DUSAHNBE, November 10, Asia-Plus - A natural-gas-and-oil filed in the Baljuvon district of Khatlon has resumed production of natural gas and increased production of oil, according to South Oil and

Alcatel to open its representative office in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus - World’s leading supplier of equipment for mobile and fixed voice communication networks, Alcatel, is opening its representative office in Tajikistan.

Term of office of incumbent president expires on November 18

Duties of incumbent President Rahmonov will pass until November 18, when he will take up office as newly elected President.

Investor-depended cotton farms unprofitable: MoA expert

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus - “Incomes of cotton farms depend not only on cotton yields but also on deals done with investors,” Saidmurod Bahriddinov, the head of department for industrial

Three of five cotton-growing districts of Kulob will scarcely fulfill their obligations

KULOB, November 9, Asia-Plus - Cotton farmers in the Vose district have yielded 14,500 tons of cotton by November 9, which is 63.

RTSU hosts meeting to discuss issues of study of Russian language in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - A roundtable meeting dedicated to the 110 th anniversary of known Russian linguist and literary critic Roman Yakobson will be held at Russian-Tajik Slavic

Bad weather conditions may affect cotton-harvesting campaign

DUSHANBE, November 3, Asia-Plus // -- Bad weather conditions may seriously affect a progress of cotton harvesting campaign in Tajikistan, Qodir Qosimov, Deputy Agriculture Minister, said in an

Five alleged IMU members arrested in northern Tajikistan

Another five residents of Isfara have been arrested on suspicion of being members of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU).

New MoD experts from SCO member nations review forms of interaction

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - A group of experts from the Ministry of Defense (MoD) led major-General Zarif Bobokalonov, the deputy head of the General Staff of Tajikistan’s Armed Forces, has

EC Head of Delegation could not visit GBAO because of bad weather

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - Today morning, Mr.

Deposit basis of AgroInvestBonk increases

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - Administration of AgroInvestBonk expects the bank’s deposit basis to have increased by the end of the year.

Increase in production of drugs in Afghanistan poses threat to regional security in Central Asia

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - Increase in production of drugs in Afghanistan poses threat to security of many countries, especially to the Central Asian region, Chairman of Mini Dublin Group

Civil service reform concept discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus - Today, the Civil Service Administration at the President of Tajikistan is conducting a seminar for senior representatives from the government bodies on a draft

First 520 conscripts drafted into Tajik border troops take oath

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- First 520 conscripts drafted into the Tajik border troops have taken the oath According to the Tajik border service, Colonel-General Saydamir Zuhurov,

InterFood Tajikistan 2006 exhibition to be held in Tajik capital late November

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- The specialized international exhibition of food industry formally titled “InterFood Tajikistan 2006” will open in Dushanbe on November 23.

Government discusses preparations for winter

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov presided over a working meeting with participation of members of the government, as well as senior representatives from president’s

Tajikistan seeks investors to complete construction of Roghun power plant: finance minister

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan is conducting negotiations with potential investors, including the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on investments and loans for

European Commission provides a grant of Euro 9 million to Tajikistan: Tajik finance minister

â€œWe want to see extending of economic and democratic reforms in the region,â€ Ambassador of European Commission to Tajikistan said.

TDB to provide loans at 24 percent annual interest: TDB’s board chairman

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus - An official ceremony of opening of Tajikistan Development Bank (TDB) was held in Dushanbe today morning.

â€œWe want to see extending of economic and democratic reforms in the region,â€ Ambassador of European Commission to Tajikistan said.