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16:05, november 25, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Agroinvestbonk files suit in court against incorrigible debt non-payers

QURGHON TEPPA, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The branch of open joint-stock company (OJSC) Agroinvestbonk (one of Tajikistan’s largest commercial banks) in Khatlon’s Qumsangir district has

15:27, november 25, 2009

TAJKISTAN

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women marked today

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On November 24, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

15:06, november 25, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Per capita financing system to be introduced in another more than 1,000 schools

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Another more than 1,000 schools in 25 cities and districts of the country will be shifted to the per capita financing system beginning on January 1,

14:12, november 25, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Belarus to expand economic and trade cooperation with Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Belarus intends to boost trade with Tajikistan, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Belarus’ President Aleksnadr Lukashenko remarked at a meeting with members of

13:51, november 25, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik national flag made for National Flag Day may claim to be set in Guinness World Records

DUSHANBE, November 25, Asia-Plus -- Despite torrential rain, a concert dedicated to a National Flag Day was held at the Dousti (Friendship) Square in Dushanbe on November 24.

13:11, november 25, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Ex-Soviet states see threat of Afghan spillover

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus – Afghanistan''s Taliban may seek to establish a foothold in ex-Soviet Central Asia to recruit supporters and disrupt supplies for U.S.

12:34, november 25, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Approval ratings for Tajik officials to be published soon

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The public association, INDEM, has conducted a survey formally titled “Approval Ratings for Officials of Tajikistan - 2009” and the survey outcomes

12:29, november 25, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Dushanbe cement plant forced to use just clinker reserves as gas supplies cutoff

Dushanbe, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The State Unitary Enterprise Tojikcement (Dushanbe cement plant) has not received natural gas for already several days, Ms.

12:14, november 25, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik CCI head, Sri Lanka’s ambassador outline priorities of bilateral cooperation

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Chairman of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Sharif Said, and Sri Lanka’s Amabssador to Tajikistan, Jayalath Weerakkody,

11:59, november 25, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Afghan problem requires new strategy and careful attitude, says Iranian diplomat

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Iran is seriously concerned over the current situation in Afghanistan, Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan, Ali-Asghar Sherdoust, remarked at an

11:45, november 25, 2009

Japan makes generous donation to Tajikistan of US$3 million to assist vulnerable people

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday November 24, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Japan signed here a Grant Agreement for a new donation of

11:30, november 25, 2009

Tajik librarians take training course in Iran

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Employees of the National Firdavsi Library in Dushanbe are currently taking training course at the National Library of Iran in Tehran, Asia-Plus has

11:15, november 25, 2009

Iran’s Book Week opens at Tajik National Firdavsi Library in Dushanbe on Tuesday

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A book exhibition dedicated to Tajikistan’s National Flag Day and an Iran’s Book Week opened at the National Firdavsi Library in Dushanbe on November

20:04, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Ways and prospects of cooperation between CA states and Afghanistan discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The second annual international two-day conference entitled “”Central Asia and Afghanistan: Challenges, Opportunities and Prospects” opened at the

19:35, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan reports completion of 2nd phase of anti-drug operation, dubbed Channel-2009

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The second phase of an international anti-drug operation, dubbed Channel-2009, which was conducted from November 9 to November 16 this year, resulted

19:09, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Remission of debts for cotton producing farms will not affect country’s budget: NBT

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The remission of debts for cotton producing farms will not affect the country’s national budget, Asia-Plus has learned at the National Bank of

18:29, november 24, 2009

SOCIETY

Tajikistan should take adequate measures with regard to Uzbekistan’s withdrawal from CA power grid, says expert

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Uzbekistan’s decision to withdraw from the unified central Asian power grid is politically motivated because Uzbekistan now has real opportunities to

17:49, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Iran to establish international school in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 24, Asia-Plus – Two Iranian international schools will be established in Tajikistan and UK in the near future, Iran’s national agency IRNA reported on November 23.

16:10, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CORRECTION

CORRECTION: The November 19 Asia-Plus item titled “Electricity temporarily supplied to Khorog and nearby districts on restricted basis” should have noted that under the temporary

15:58, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Belgium have good prospects for energy cooperation: Belgian ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Belgian Amabssador to Tajikistan, Mr. Daniel Bertrand, presented the credentials to President Emomali Rahmon today.

15:37, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

There is good potential for expansion Canadian-Tajik cooperation, says Canadian ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- New Canadian Amabssador to Tajikistan, Mr. Stephen Millar, presented the credentials to President Emomali Rahmon today.

15:10, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Women face abuse in Tajikistan, says Amnesty International report

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The authorities in Tajikistan must properly prosecute violence against women as a criminal offence, Amnesty International said in a report entitled

14:31, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Traffic intensity expected to increase by 30%-40% in Tajikistan by 2015

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Increase in the number of vehicles as well passenger carriages and cargo shipments will lead to rise in traffic intensity on motor roads in the

13:53, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Official Tashkent supports all measures taken by Tajikistan to ensure its energy independence, says Uzbek ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Uzbekistan will withdraw from the unified Central Asian power grid on December 1, Uzbek Ambassador to Tajikistan Shokasym Shoilsamov announced at a

13:13, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan should abolish ten types of taxes, says international expert

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan should abolish ten types of taxes that are inconsiderable and do not bring in revenue, Mr.

12:40, november 24, 2009

POWER

Tajikistan marks National Flag Day today

Celebrations to mark a National Flag Day are being held in Tajikistan today.

12:29, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Manual for DV prevention practitioners to be presented in Dushanbe on Nov 25

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Manual for domestic violence (DV) practitioners entitled “Breaking the Silence”

12:14, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

More than 60 Iranian companies put on display their products in exhibition in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Iran’s national exhibition opened at the Kokhi Vahdat State Complex in Dushanbe on November 23.

11:59, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

International experts discuss Tajikistan’s tax system reform issues

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- International experts are considering opportunities to strengthen tax service capacity in Tajikistan, Mr.

11:45, november 24, 2009

TAJKISTAN

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Agroinvestbonk files suit in court against incorrigible debt non-payers

QURGHON TEPPA, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The branch of open joint-stock company (OJSC) Agroinvestbonk (one of Tajikistan’s largest commercial banks) in Khatlon’s Qumsangir district has

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women marked today

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On November 24, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Per capita financing system to be introduced in another more than 1,000 schools

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Another more than 1,000 schools in 25 cities and districts of the country will be shifted to the per capita financing system beginning on January 1,

Belarus to expand economic and trade cooperation with Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Belarus intends to boost trade with Tajikistan, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Belarus’ President Aleksnadr Lukashenko remarked at a meeting with members of

Tajik national flag made for National Flag Day may claim to be set in Guinness World Records

DUSHANBE, November 25, Asia-Plus -- Despite torrential rain, a concert dedicated to a National Flag Day was held at the Dousti (Friendship) Square in Dushanbe on November 24.

Ex-Soviet states see threat of Afghan spillover

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus – Afghanistan''s Taliban may seek to establish a foothold in ex-Soviet Central Asia to recruit supporters and disrupt supplies for U.S.

Approval ratings for Tajik officials to be published soon

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The public association, INDEM, has conducted a survey formally titled “Approval Ratings for Officials of Tajikistan - 2009” and the survey outcomes

Dushanbe cement plant forced to use just clinker reserves as gas supplies cutoff

Dushanbe, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The State Unitary Enterprise Tojikcement (Dushanbe cement plant) has not received natural gas for already several days, Ms.

Tajik CCI head, Sri Lanka’s ambassador outline priorities of bilateral cooperation

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Chairman of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Sharif Said, and Sri Lanka’s Amabssador to Tajikistan, Jayalath Weerakkody,

Afghan problem requires new strategy and careful attitude, says Iranian diplomat

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Iran is seriously concerned over the current situation in Afghanistan, Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan, Ali-Asghar Sherdoust, remarked at an

Japan makes generous donation to Tajikistan of US$3 million to assist vulnerable people

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday November 24, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Japan signed here a Grant Agreement for a new donation of

Tajik librarians take training course in Iran

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Employees of the National Firdavsi Library in Dushanbe are currently taking training course at the National Library of Iran in Tehran, Asia-Plus has

Iran’s Book Week opens at Tajik National Firdavsi Library in Dushanbe on Tuesday

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A book exhibition dedicated to Tajikistan’s National Flag Day and an Iran’s Book Week opened at the National Firdavsi Library in Dushanbe on November

Ways and prospects of cooperation between CA states and Afghanistan discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The second annual international two-day conference entitled “”Central Asia and Afghanistan: Challenges, Opportunities and Prospects” opened at the

Tajikistan reports completion of 2nd phase of anti-drug operation, dubbed Channel-2009

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The second phase of an international anti-drug operation, dubbed Channel-2009, which was conducted from November 9 to November 16 this year, resulted

Remission of debts for cotton producing farms will not affect country’s budget: NBT

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The remission of debts for cotton producing farms will not affect the country’s national budget, Asia-Plus has learned at the National Bank of

Tajikistan should take adequate measures with regard to Uzbekistan’s withdrawal from CA power grid, says expert

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Uzbekistan’s decision to withdraw from the unified central Asian power grid is politically motivated because Uzbekistan now has real opportunities to

Iran to establish international school in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 24, Asia-Plus – Two Iranian international schools will be established in Tajikistan and UK in the near future, Iran’s national agency IRNA reported on November 23.

CORRECTION

CORRECTION: The November 19 Asia-Plus item titled “Electricity temporarily supplied to Khorog and nearby districts on restricted basis” should have noted that under the temporary

Tajikistan, Belgium have good prospects for energy cooperation: Belgian ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Belgian Amabssador to Tajikistan, Mr. Daniel Bertrand, presented the credentials to President Emomali Rahmon today.

There is good potential for expansion Canadian-Tajik cooperation, says Canadian ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- New Canadian Amabssador to Tajikistan, Mr. Stephen Millar, presented the credentials to President Emomali Rahmon today.

Women face abuse in Tajikistan, says Amnesty International report

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The authorities in Tajikistan must properly prosecute violence against women as a criminal offence, Amnesty International said in a report entitled

Traffic intensity expected to increase by 30%-40% in Tajikistan by 2015

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Increase in the number of vehicles as well passenger carriages and cargo shipments will lead to rise in traffic intensity on motor roads in the

Official Tashkent supports all measures taken by Tajikistan to ensure its energy independence, says Uzbek ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Uzbekistan will withdraw from the unified Central Asian power grid on December 1, Uzbek Ambassador to Tajikistan Shokasym Shoilsamov announced at a

Tajikistan should abolish ten types of taxes, says international expert

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan should abolish ten types of taxes that are inconsiderable and do not bring in revenue, Mr.

Tajikistan marks National Flag Day today

Celebrations to mark a National Flag Day are being held in Tajikistan today.

Manual for DV prevention practitioners to be presented in Dushanbe on Nov 25

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Manual for domestic violence (DV) practitioners entitled “Breaking the Silence”

More than 60 Iranian companies put on display their products in exhibition in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Iran’s national exhibition opened at the Kokhi Vahdat State Complex in Dushanbe on November 23.

International experts discuss Tajikistan’s tax system reform issues

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- International experts are considering opportunities to strengthen tax service capacity in Tajikistan, Mr.

Tajik national detained in Moscow on suspicion of terrorism

DUSHANBE, November 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The 34-year-old Tajik national, S.