Tajkistan

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.

11:03, february 10, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Three other residents of Khujand face trafficking charges

DUSHANBE, February 10, Asia-Plus -- Three residents of Khujand, the capital of Sughd province, have been arrested on suspicion of having been involved in human trafficking.

20:06, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s air carrier raises ticket prices for all regular flights

DUSHANBE , February 9, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 7, Tajik State Air Company “Tojikiston” raised air ticket prices for all regular flights.

19:01, february 9, 2006

INCIDENTS

Four other Tajiks killed in blaze in Moscow

A fire broke out at the Budyony Avenue in Moscow on February 8, killing four labor migrants from Tajikistan

16:13, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Ukraine plan to launch joint venture to develop and operate Tajik oil-gas and coal fields

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan and Ukraine plan to launch in near future joint ventures to develop and operate oil-gas and coal fields in Tajikistan, Asia-Plus has leaned from

15:57, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan over-fulfills last year’s target on coal extraction

DUSHANBE , February 9, Asia-Plus - Last year, Tajikistan extracted 98,765 tons of coal, which is 6,500 tons more compared to 2004.

15:29, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Program on preventing spread of HIV/AIDS among labor migrants and members of their families extends its activity into other districts of Khatlon

KULOB, February 9, Asia-Plus -- The Kulob-based NGO “Nakukor” that has been implementing the “Prevention of Spread of HIV/AIDS amongst Labor Migrants and Members of Their Families” program in Kulob

15:12, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

CSTO headquarters works out draft agreement on collective rapid deployment forces

DUSHANBE , February 9, Asia-Plus - The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) headquarters has worked out a draft agreement on a procedure of operational deployment and

15:01, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

New German ambassador to arrive in Dushanbe next week

DUSHANBE , February 9, Asia-Plus - New Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Tajikistan Rainer Muller will arrive in Dushanbe next week, according

14:58, february 9, 2006

POWER

Bodies of Tajik migrants killed in blaze at Russian town of Dolgoprudny to be transported to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE , February 9, Asia-Plus - Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov yesterday expressed condolences to families and friends of nine Tajik labor migrants, who died in a blaze at

13:30, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Central Asian anti-drugs center to be established in Kazakhstan

DUSHANBE , February 9, Asia-Plus – A center is to be set up in Kazakhstan for countering drugs trafficking in the region, Asia-Plus has learned from Fayzullo

12:57, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

US to reduce assistance to CIS countries in 2007 fiscal year

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus - The U.S.

12:30, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan reports largest-this year heroin haul at Tajik-Afghan border

Afghan drug traffickers have left over 70 kilograms of heroin on the spot and escaped.

12:26, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Uzbekistan’s joining EAEC will promote introduction of single customs, says Tajik customs official

DUSHANBE, February 9, Asia-Plus - Uzbekistan’s joining the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC) will speed up the creation of the customs union and promote introduction of the single customs

12:05, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik MPs endorse prognosis of main directions of monetary policy for 2006

DUSHANBE , February 9, Asia-Plus -- Tajik parliamentarians have unanimously approved prognosis of priorities and main directions of monetary policy for this year.

11:48, february 9, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Khatlon has more 1,100 doctors’ vacancies

QURGHON TEPPA, February 9, Asia-Plus -- Khatlon to date has more than 1,1000 doctors’ vacancies, Fayzali Nazarov, head of the Khatlon Healthcare Administration, announced at a news conference