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13:07, december 17, 2007

POWER

Majlisi Milli to convene its session on Wednesday

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of the upper chamber (Majlisi Milli) of the Tajik parliament (Majlisi Oli) is meeting tomorrow to discuss issues tabled to the agenda of

12:41, december 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Ruling party members wins parliamentary by-election in Kulob

KULOB, December 17, Asia-Plus -- Member of Tajikistan’s ruling people’s Democratic Party (PDPT) Abdurahmon Azimov, who is the head of the defense, security and public order department of

11:30, december 17, 2007

POWER

PF Arbitrazh legal support centers can resolve disputes through permanent arbitration courts

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- The RT Law "About the Third Party Arbitration Courts" was passed on December 12, 2007 by the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of

11:13, december 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Memorial to Kazakh servicemen erected in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, December 17, Asia-Plus -- A memorial to Kazakh servicemen who died in actions in Tajikistan during the republic''s disastrous civil war in the 1990s has been erected in Dushanbe.

18:04, december 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Opening of Tajik-Afghan border promotes development of trade between the two countries

QURGHON TEPPA, December 15, Asia-Plus -- A new passenger terminal will put into operation in Khatlon’s Nizhny Panj in mid-January, Bozorali Ghulomov, representative from the Ministry of Transport

17:10, december 15, 2007

POWER

President urges to speed up autumn sowing campaign

DUSHANBE, December 15, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon held a hook-up conference with participation of heads of the cities of Vahdat and Roghun as well as Fayzobod, Nourobod and Yovon

16:12, december 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

UNICEF intends to second Tajikistan’s preschool education development strategy

DUSHANBE, December 15, Asia-Plus -- New Tajikistan’s preschool education development strategy was discussed in Dushanbe Friday before the beginning of a two-day conference formally titled

15:27, december 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM holds meetings with Azeri and Pakistani ambassadors

DUSHANBE, December 15, Asia-Plus -- Some aspects of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Azerbaijan were discussed at a meeting of Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi with Azeri

11:20, december 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Construction of Altyn-Topkan ore refinery officially commences today

A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the Altyn-Topkan ore refinery is being held in Sughdâ€™s Mastchoh district today morning.

19:53, december 14, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Trial of journalists adjourned

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- Hearing of case of three female reporters for the Dushanbe tabloid newspaper Ovoza (Rumors) was adjourned on December 14 until December 17 as

19:06, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakh embassy organizes official reception to mark Kazakhstan’s Independence Day

Kazakh Embassy in Dushanbe is organizing a series of events dedicated to the 16th anniversary of Kazakhstanâ€™s Independence in Dushanbe tomorrow.

18:23, december 14, 2007

Memorial to Kazakh servicemen to be opened in Tajik capital tomorrow

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- A memorial to Kazakh servicemen who died in Tajikistan during the civil war (1992-1995) will be officially opened in the Dusti (Friendship) Park in

18:06, december 14, 2007

Event dedicated to 120th birthday of Abulqosim Lohuti held in Tajik capital Friday

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- An event dedicated to the 120th birthday of known Tajik and Persian poet Abulqosim Lohuti, who is founder of Soviet Tajik poetry, is being held in Dushanbe

17:16, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik entrepreneurs prepare proposals to be voiced at meeting with president

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- recently established, the Coordination Council of Association of Entrepreneurs of Tajikistan held a meeting in the office of Business Environment

16:28, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

WTO delegation checks preparedness of Tajikistan for joining WTO

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- A delegation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is expected to arrive in Tajikistan in late December.

15:23, december 14, 2007

OSI Tajik Branch gives presents to orphan children

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- The Tajik Branch of Open Society Institute/Assistance Foundation (OSI/AF) has carried out the chartable action on occasion of the upcoming holidays of Idi Qurbon

14:50, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Indian embassy organizes reception to mark 15th anniversary of establishment of Tajik-Indian diplomatic relations

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday December 13, the Indian Embassy in Dushanbe organized an official reception on occasion of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic

13:44, december 14, 2007

Some 600 Tajik and Kyrgyz pilgrims get stuck in UAE, says Russian website

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has assumed payment of expenses on continuation of pilgrimage of

12:01, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Four international exhibitions expected to be held in Tajikistan next year

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- Four international exhibitions are expected to be held in Tajikistan next year, the foreign economic relations department of Tajikistan’s Chamber of

11:44, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Photo exhibition picturing labor migration to open in Tajik capital next week

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- A photo exhibition formally titled “Tajikistan: World of Labor Migrant” and timed to coincide with International Migrants Day will open in Dushanbe on

11:30, december 14, 2007

US religious leaders condemn terrorist acts; Fiqh Council of North America issues fatwa

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- Muslim, Jewish and Christian leaders in the United States have joined together in an interfaith peace-building effort to condemn terrorism and the violence

11:16, december 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakh bank’s affiliate in Tajikistan waits for operating license

DUSHANBE, December 14, Asia-Plus -- Kazakhstan’s joint-stock company Kazkomerzbank, one of Kazakhstan’s largest commercial banks, has registered its Tajik affiliate with Tajik Ministry of

19:37, december 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue meeting opens in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, December 13, Asia-Plus -- Senior representatives from the foreign ministries of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Japan has gathered in Dushanbe for

15:58, december 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

State administration bodies, journalists to boost cooperation

DUSHANBE, December 13, Asia-Plus -- Increasing public access to official information as well as fostering effective interaction between state administration bodies and journalists were major

15:35, december 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

EBRD provides loans to three Tajik banks to support agrarian sector

DUSHANBE, December 13, Asia-Plus -- The European bank for reconstruction and Development (EBRD is stepping up its commitment to the development of Tajikistan’s economy with new loans to three

14:23, december 13, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Trial of journalists for Tajik tabloid newspaper resumes

DUSHANBE, December 13, Asia-Plus - A court in Dushanbe’s Firdavsi district resumed the trial of three female reporters for the Dushanbe tabloid newspaper Ovoza (Rumors) today.

13:07, december 13, 2007

POWER

Tajik government, IMF to continue cooperation in reducing poverty in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, December 13, Asia-Plus -- The Government of Tajikistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue cooperation in facilitating reduction of poverty in the country.

12:44, december 13, 2007

POWER

President Rahmon receives UAE FM

A meeting of President Emomali Rahmon with visiting UAE Foreign Minister Muhammad Husseyn Al Shali has focused on expansion of economic cooperation between the two countries.

12:00, december 13, 2007

Tajikistan’s RCS turns 80

DUSHANBE, December 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan Red Crescent Society (RCS) has turned 80. Activities to mark the 80th anniversary of RCS were organized in Dushanbe yesterday.

11:43, december 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Introduction of Lolazor-Khatlon power grid into operation postponed to next March

DUSHANBE, December 13, Asia-Plus -- Introduction of the 220- kV 93-kilometer power transmission line Lolazor-Khatlon, which has been constructed by China’s Tebian Electric Apparatus Stock Co.