Tajkistan

14:57, january 24, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Iranian education minister arrives in Tajikistan to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, January 24, Asia-Plus - Iranian Education Minister Mahmoud Farshidi arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on January 23 for an official four-day visit.

14:26, january 24, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik CCI offers Turkey to submit a number of investment projects

DUSHANBE, January 24, Asia-Plus - On Monday January 22, Sharif Saidov, head of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) met with Turkey’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Akif Aykhan and

13:58, january 24, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Rapid growth of Central Asia to continue, says ADB official

DUSHANBE, January 24, Asia-Plus - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) considers Central Asia as region with wide opportunities and expansion of regional cooperation is one of strategic factors

13:29, january 24, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan to develop more than 1,100 hectares of new lands this year

DUSHANBE, January 24, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan plans to have developed 1,159 hectares of new lands in the mountain areas this year, Minister of Land Reclamation and Water Resources Masaid Homidov

13:00, january 24, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan has 3,500 medical worker’s vacancies

DUSHANBE, January 24, Asia-Plus - At present 13,000 medical workers are working in Tajikistan, Health Minister Ranokhon Abdurahmonova announced at a news conference in Dushanbe on January 23.

11:30, january 24, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik air carrier considers bids by aircraft leasing companies

DUSHANBE, January 24, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s State Air Company TajikAir has sent applications for leasing two relatively new western type planes with 150-170 seats to 33 aircraft leasing

20:00, january 23, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik air carrier considers possibility of replacing Russian An-24s with Chinese type aircraft

Chinaâ€™s state aircraft industry company offers Tajik air carrier its regional aircraft for leasing.

18:58, january 23, 2007

TAJKISTAN

91.6 percent of car-hijacking crimes reported last year solved, says traffic police official

DUSHANBE, January 23, Asia-Plus - 36 crimes related to car hijacking were registered in Tajikistan in 2006, which is seven cases fewer than in the previous year of 2005, Major Bahrullo Jurayev, an

18:29, january 23, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Large energy projects not to cause tension with Uzbekistan: land reclamation and water resources minister

DUSHANBE, January 23, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s efforts to develop its hydropower sector will not cause a spike in tension with neighboring Uzbekistan, Masaid Homidov, Minister of Land Reclamation

17:34, january 23, 2007

TAJKISTAN

TB-combating program launched in Vose

KULOB, January 23, Asia-Plus - A work on rehabilitation of healthcare system intended for preventing spread of tuberculosis has started in the villages of Kaftarkhona and Pakhtakor in the Vose

17:08, january 23, 2007

TAJKISTAN

World Bank says migration could yield "triple win"

DUSHANBE, January 23, Asia-Plus - Migration can benefit both sending and receiving countries and reduce poverty among migrants if it is better coordinated between countries, according to a new

16:40, january 23, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Four members of drug-trafficking group detained in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, January 23, Asia-Plus - Two other members of the organized drug-trafficking grouping were detained in Dushanbe today morning, according to the Ministry of Interior (MoI).

15:44, january 23, 2007

POWER

President urges to take more care of vulnerable people

DUSHANBE, January 23, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov presided over a meeting of the government on January 22. The meeting was held to discuss Tajikistan’s economic results in 2006.

14:48, january 23, 2007

TAJKISTAN

ADB mission arrives in Tajikistan to monitor projects implementation

A mission of the Asian Development Bank has arrived in Tajikistan to monitor projects implemented as part of Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation program.

13:28, january 23, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan seeks investments in rehabilitation of karakul breeding

DUSHANBE, January 23, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is seeking investors to rehabilitate its Karakul-breeding branch.

12:51, january 23, 2007

POWER

All unauthorized facilities in site for the Tajik National university’s buildings are to be pulled down

DUSHANBE, January 23, Asia-Plus -- By the capital mayor’s resolution all unauthorized facilities in the site for Tajik National University’s buildings are to be pulled down.

11:00, january 23, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik police report arrest of two members of organized drug-trafficking group

Tajik law enforcement officials reported on January 22 that they have arrested two members of the organized drug-trafficking groupings. More than 30 kilograms of raw opium were confiscated from them.

20:38, january 22, 2007

TAJKISTAN

CDB supports improvement of Tajik telecommunications sector

DUSHANBE, January 22, Asia-Plus -- China Development Bank (CDB) helps improvement of Tajikistan’s telecommunications sector through a long-term loan.

18:48, january 22, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik consumer union take measures to introduce order in food markets

DUSAHNBE, January 22, Asia-Plus - Reception points will have been opened at 67 food markets across the country this year, Sirojiddin Valiyev, chairman of the board of Tojikmatlubot (Tajikistan’s

18:20, january 22, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Bokhtar authorities take measures to enhance local education sector

QURGHON TEPPA, January 22, Asia-Plus - Two new secondary schools were built in the Bokhtar district of Khatlon last year.

18:11, january 22, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Correction

The January 22 Asia-Plus Blitz item titled “Rahmonov’s state visit to China concludes on Sunday” should have identified in the penultimate passage about telecommunications cooperation China’s

17:32, january 22, 2007

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers public service bill

DUSHANBE, January 22, Asia-Plus -- Saydullo Khairulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), presided over a meeting of the board (Shuro) of the lower

17:08, january 22, 2007

POWER

Chairman of Darvoz district dies

KHOROG, January 22, Asia-Plus -- On January 17, chairman of the Darvoz districts in Gorno Badakhshan, Saidjon Nosirov died aged 52 after a short illness, according to the GBAO

16:38, january 22, 2007

TAJKISTAN

OryonBonk makes preparations for issuing chip credit cards

DUSHANBE, January 22, Asia-Plus - Open joint-stock company (OJSC) OryonBonk is making preparations for issuing chip credit cards.

16:09, january 22, 2007

TAJKISTAN

11th cellular operator to appear in Tajikistan soon

DUSHANBE, January 22, Asia-Plus - A new, eleventh cellular operator will appear in Tajikistan soon, according to the Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA).

14:47, january 22, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Rahmonov’s state visit to China concludes on Sunday

China intends to deliver 23 new diesel locomotives, provide Qurghon Teppa-Kulob railway with new equipment and provide two Tajik higher educational institutions with distant learning technologies.

13:54, january 22, 2007

POWER

Sughd transportation prosecutor replaced

KHUJAND, January 20, Asia-Plus - By Tajik chief prosecutor’s resolution Zokir Nazarov, formerly deputy Sughd prosecutor, has been appointed the Sughd transportation prosecutor, replacing Yoqub

13:26, january 22, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Drug courier tries to carry more than 1 kg of heroin in his abdominal cavity

DUSHANBE, January 22, Asia-Plus - A 50-year-old resident of Dushanbe has been detained at the Dushanbe airport for drug trafficking.

12:33, january 22, 2007

TAJKISTAN

SCO to prioritize members' peace and security

DUSHANBE, January 22, Asia-Plus – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should ensure the peace and security of its six member countries, according to the SCO''s newly elected

12:04, january 22, 2007

TAJKISTAN

French troops stay in Tajikistan untl Afghanistan stable

DUSHANBE, January 22, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan''s Foreign Ministry has said that French troops will stay in he country until stability is restored in neighboring Afghanistan.