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12:43, november 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Nearly US$247 million remitted by Sughd labor migrants to their relatives in January-October 06

KHUJAND, November 15, Asia-Plus - Labor migrants are a critical component in the economy of Tajikistan. Remittances keep many families at home above the poverty line.

12:15, november 15, 2006

New entity to take over Eurasia Foundation programs in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 15, Asia-Plus -- Eurasia Foundation announces the opening of its successor organization, Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia (EFCA) in Tajikistan.

11:57, november 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Central electoral commission sums up final election results

DUSHANBE, November 15, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) has summed up the final results of the November 6 presidential election.

20:34, november 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Alcatel plans to invest in development of Tajikistan’s science

DUSHANBE, November 14, Asia-Plus -- An official opening of the Alcatel representative office in Tajikistan was held in Dushanbe today.

19:28, november 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Transport ministry stocks reagents for icy-covered ground

DUSHANBE, November 14, Asia-Plus -- To provide regular traffic via mountainous passes in the winter period the Ministry of Transport has stocked up reagents for icy conditions of roads.

18:49, november 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Local experts expect investments to double next year

DUSHANBE, November 14, Asia-Plus -- Investments in Tajikistan’s economy are expected to double next year, Abdughaffor Rahmonov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade, said in an interview with

15:23, november 14, 2006

POWER

Majlisi Milli board approves the agenda of the next session of upper chamber

DUSHANBE, November 14, Asia-Plus - The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s upper chamber (Majlisi Milli) of parliament has recommended nine laws for consideration at the seventh session of the Majlisi

14:22, november 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Number of holders of credit cards increases in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 14, Asia-Plus - Compared to last year a number of holders of credit cards in Tajikistan has increased 3.8 times, according to the National bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

13:50, november 14, 2006

POWER

Palace of Youth to be built in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, November 14, Asia-Plus - A four-story building of the Palace of Youth will be constructed in the place of the Badakhshon Cafe in Dushanbe.

13:24, november 14, 2006

POWER

Tajik delegation to attend plenary session of CIC Inter-Parliamentary Assembly

A Tajik delegation has left for St. Petersburg to attend the 27th plenary session of the CIC Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.

12:26, november 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Some 40 Sughd labor migrants deported from Russia this year

KHUJAND, November 14, Asia-Plus --Some 40 labor migrants from the Tajik northern province of Sughd have been deported from Russia this year.

11:48, november 14, 2006

POWER

President’s standard to be handed over to Rahmonov at inauguration ceremony

DUSHANBE, November 14, Asia-Plus - On Saturday November 18, sub-divisions of the Dushanbe military garrison will be on parade at the Dusti Square in Dushanbe to mark an inauguration of a newly

11:30, november 14, 2006

More than 700 Muslims in Tajikistan lodge Hajj applications

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s Committee on Religious Affairs has received more than 700 Hajj applications by November 13, Idibek Ziyoyev, the head of the department for

19:01, november 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Antimonopoly commission regulates gasoline prices

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus - Since October 13, the gasoline prices in the country have dropped by 8 percent, according to the antimonopoly agency.

17:45, november 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

HOPE provides 12-month insulin ration to Tajik health ministry

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus -- At the request of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Health (MoH) an international HOPE Project has provided 75,000 flask of insulin, which is a 12-month ration for

17:20, november 13, 2006

POWER

Update: Rahmonov meets with his former opponents for president

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmonov today held a meeting with his former opponents for president.

16:49, november 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

More than 12 kilos of heroin intercepted in Khatlon last Saturday

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus - Customs officers have seized more than 12 kilograms of heroin at the Hashadi railway station in the Khatlon province According to the Minister of Interior

16:23, november 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

China gets license for operating Altyn-Topkan deposit

A China company has got a license to develop and operate the Altyn-Topkan deposit in northern Tajikistan.

16:02, november 13, 2006

Center for Strategic Studies carries out survey on problems of corruption in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s Center for Strategic Studies has completed the second stage of its sociological survey on problems of corruption and submitted it for consideration

15:12, november 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Three other districts near completion of their cotton targets

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus - Three other cotton-growing districts in Tajikistan are nearing the completion of their targets.

14:40, november 13, 2006

POWER

Rahmonov meets with his former opponents for president

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov today held a meeting with his former opponents for president, presidential press service reported.

13:50, november 13, 2006

Russian-speaking population in Tursunzoda interested in voluntary resettlement program

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus - On November 11, representatives from the Russian Embassy in Dushanbe held a meeting with Russian-speaking people living in the Tursunzoda district, some 60

13:33, november 13, 2006

INCIDENTS

Fire courses serious damage to Korvon market in Dushanbe

A large fire that broke out on the Korvon market yesterday destroyed a space of 60 square meters of the market.

12:41, november 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

88,723 tons of coal produced in Tajikistan in January-October 06

DUSAHNBE, November 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has produced 88,723 tons of coal over the first ten months of this year, which is 93.

11:00, november 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

No serious changes will take place in Tajik government, says IRPT spokesman

DUSHANBE, November 13, Asia-Plus -- No serious changes will take place in Tajikistan’s personnel policy in the near future, Hikmatullo Sayfullozoda, a spokesman for the Islamic Revival Party

15:12, november 11, 2006

TAJKISTAN

OSCE Center holds meeting on role of political parties in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- On Friday November 10, the OSCE Center in Dushanbe organized to discuss the role of political parties in developing a democratic society in Tajikistan.

11:29, november 11, 2006

TAJKISTAN

TojikSodirotBonk intends to have foreigners among its shareholders

DUSAHNBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- Izatullo Lalbekov, the head of TojikSodirotBonk (Tajik bank for foreign economic activity), said that the bank plans to have foreigners among its shareholders.

11:07, november 11, 2006

TAJKISTAN

It should be real renovation of government but not lateral movement of officials: DPT deputy head

DUSHANBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- People having fresh ideas and views should come to the government, Rahmatullo Valiyev, the deputy head of the Mahmadruzi Iskandarov-run Democratic Party (DPT),

10:26, november 11, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Minister should be good manager, says director of the Center for Strategic Studies

DUSHANBE, November 11, Asia-Plus -- A minister in a new Tajik government should be good manager, Suhrob Sharipov, Director of the Center for Strategic Studies, said in an interview with Asia-Plus.

20:13, november 10, 2006

Committee on Religious Affairs accepts Hajj applications

DUSHANBE, November 10, Asia-Plus -- The Committee on Religious Affairs has received more than 250 Hajj (the holy journey made by Muslims to Mecca) applications from its branches in Rasht Valley