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Modernization of Varzob-2 HPP expected to be finished by h end of Q110

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- More than 90 percent of work on modernization of the Varzob-2 HPP has been completed, according to the Ministry of Energy and Industries (MoEI).

19:20, february 11, 2010

Little more than 80% of government credit given to Kulob cotton farmers in 2008 repaid so far

KULOB, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Only little more than 80 percent of a government credit provided to cotton farmers in Khatlon’s Kulob zone in 2008 has been repaid so far, Abdukarim

16:35, february 11, 2010

Some 4 mln somoni spent for construction of Dushanbe-Qurghon Teppa railroad so far

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Some 4 million somoni (equivalent to more than 900,000 U.S.

16:04, february 11, 2010

President’s son nominated for Dushanbe legislature

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Among 70 candidates nominated for the Dushanbe legislature (City Majlis) by the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDPT) is also the son of President

15:42, february 11, 2010

Polling station for February 28 parliamentary elections set up at Tajik embassy in Moscow

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A polling station for the February 28 parliamentary elections has been set up at the Tajik Embassy in Moscow so that Tajik nationals living in Moscow

15:11, february 11, 2010

Kyrgyzstan welcomes the abolition of capital punishment

The Kyrgyz Parliament approved the Second Option protocol of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights, aimed to abolish a penalty death.

15:08, february 11, 2010

Korea pledges US$12 million in aid to Uzbekistan

Korea will provide US$12 million in aid to Uzbekistan this year in line with its effort to boost the two countries’ strategic partnership, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said.

15:07, february 11, 2010

49 candidates registered to compete for 30 seats in Khorog legislature

KHOROG, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- 49 candidates have been officially allowed to run for election to the Khorog legislature (City Majlis), Tohirbek Shodmonbekov, head of the Khorog city

15:05, february 11, 2010

Turkmenistan, UAE agree on trade, economic and technical cooperation

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan confirmed willingness of both countries to pursue a "full-scale

15:00, february 11, 2010

Rules allowing physical entities to transport commercial goods will be cancelled in Kazakhstan

The rules allowing physical entities to transport commercial goods will be cancelled in Kazakhstan within the limits of the Customs Union.

14:57, february 11, 2010

Iran vows to produce nuclear fuel only for domestic use

Iran's nuclear chief has said that Iran will use 20%- enriched uranium to produce nuclear fuel solely for domestic purposes.

14:49, february 11, 2010

China urges more diplomacy on Iran

The Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved through diplomatic means, China said on Thursday, just days after Washington had urged new "significant" sanctions against Tehran.

14:47, february 11, 2010

Lavrov departs for Havana - 1st leg of Central America tour

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday departed for Havana - the first leg of his Central American tour during which he will also visit Nicaragua, Guatemala and Mexico.

14:43, february 11, 2010

US may send more troops to northern Afghanistan: official

US commanders are weighing plans to send more American troops to northern Afghanistan, a region under the command of German forces, a US official said on Tuesday.

14:39, february 11, 2010

Iranian-Tajik-Afghan TV channel to become operational by Navrouz holiday, says Iranian envoy

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- An Iranian-Tajik-Afghan television channel will be launched by the Navrouz holiday, Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan Ali-Asghar Sherdoust stated at a

13:56, february 11, 2010

Electricity supply to the Zarnisor settlement resumed

KHUJAND, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Electricity supplies to the settlement of Zarnisor (formerly Altyn Topkan) were resumed yesterday, Muminjon Toshmatov, director of Sughd electricity

13:17, february 11, 2010

POWER

President urges to ensure targeted use of money allocated for construction of Roghun HPP

Speaking at a February 10 government meeting, President Emomali Rahmon focused on quality and the pace of construction of the Roghun HPP and urged to ensure targeted use of money allocated for

13:02, february 11, 2010

As of Jan 31, Orienbonk’s loan portfolio amounts to more than 733.7 mln somoni

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- As of January 31, 2010, a loan portfolio of open joint-stock company (OJSC) Orienbonk, which is one of Tajikistan’s largest financial institutions,

12:47, february 11, 2010

Deputy head of Tajik Diaspora in Kazan buys shares in Rghun for 70,000 somoni

KHUJAND, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Furqatjon Ikromov, the first deputy chairman of the Tajik Diaspora in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic has bought shares in open

12:32, february 11, 2010

One of six rotary kilns at Dushanbe cement plant to be shifted to coal in Q110

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- One of six rotary kilns at State Unitary Enterprise Tojikcement (Dushanbe cement plant) will be shifted from natural gas to coal already in the first

12:16, february 11, 2010

Russia donates some 70,000 textbooks to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Russia has donated some 70,000 textbooks to Tajikistan for local schools, according to the Ministry of Education (MoE).

12:02, february 11, 2010

Egypt’s Al Mansouri University, IDB ready to provide assistance to Tajikistan with raising professionalism of medical workers

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Center Gunim at Al Mansouri University, Egypt jointly with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) expressed readiness to provide assistance to Tajikistan with

11:47, february 11, 2010

SOCIETY

Asian people can solve their problems without mediators, says Russian General Consul in Khujand

KHUJAND, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Asian people are notable for wisdom and they can solve their problems without mediators, Russian General Consul in Khujand, Azim Yarakhmetov, stated

11:31, february 11, 2010

Delegation of Belarusian entrepreneurs in Dushanbe to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Minister of Energy and Industries Gul Sherali yesterday met here with a delegation of Belarusian entrepreneurs, led by Deputy Minister of Industry,

11:15, february 11, 2010

Problem with railroad shipments stalled in Uzbekistan solved, says Tajik Railways official

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Report released by some media that Uzbek authorities are allegedly holding up Tajik railroad cars at the Uzbek-Tajik border under various pretexts

20:19, february 10, 2010

IMF representatives meet with top managers of Orienbonk in Dushanbe Tuesday

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday February 9, Mr. Axel Schimmelpfennig, chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Tajikistan, and Mr.

19:41, february 10, 2010

Six Arab companies to participate in tender for selecting adviser for Kulob-Qalai Khumb highway project

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Six Arab companies namely Dar Al-Riyadh, Saudi Consulting Service (Saud Consult), Al Mohandes Nizar Kurdi Consulting Engineering, Industrial &

18:46, february 10, 2010

Tajik FM holds a number of bilateral meetings in Washington

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The first Tajikistan-United States political consultations that started in Washington last Monday are ending today.

18:14, february 10, 2010

Roghun administration to report on its activities today

The government session that is taking place today is expected to adopt recommendations on speeding up the construction of the Roghun HPP.

16:45, february 10, 2010