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12:55, november 2, 2006

POWER

Tajik president, IMF mission head discuss prospects of Tajik-IMF cooperation

DUSHANBE, November 2, Asia-Plus -- Yesterday evening, President Emomali Rahmonov met with Carlos Pinerua, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Tajikistan.

12:28, november 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

More than 125,000 tons of cotton processed in Tajikistan this year

DUSHANBE, November 2, Asia-Plus -- 52 cotton-ginning factories in Tajikistan have processed more than 126,000 tons or more than 30 percent of this year’s cotton harvest by November 1, according to

11:53, november 2, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Sustainable use of energy for villages to be discussed

DUSHANBE, November 2, Asia-Plus -- A three-day conference on sustainable use of energy resources in the mountain areas of Central Asia will open in Dushanbe on November 22, according to the

20:50, november 1, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Court overturns fine order in TajikAir legal victory

DUSHANBE, November 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s national carrier TajikAir will not pay a fine of 160,000 somonis (more than US$47,000) imposed on it by the antimonopoly commission.

19:31, november 1, 2006

POWER

New prosecutor for Gorno Badakhshan appointed

KHOROG, November 1, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s chief prosecutor has passed a resolution appointing Rashid Gulmadshoyev new prosecutor in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (Gorno Badakhshan or

19:09, november 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Iran, Tajikistan discuss cooperation in fighting drug trafficking

DUSHANBE, November 1, Asia-Plus – IRNA – On Tuesday October 31, Tajik Deputy Minister of Interiors, Ramazon Rahimov, met in Tehran with Iran’s Minister of Interiors Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi to

18:27, november 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Switzerland supports development of Tajikistan’s export potential

DUSHANBE, November 1, Asia-Plus - The Government of Switzerland has awarded a grant of US$1 million to Tajikistan to support development of its export potential, according to the Ministry of

17:49, november 1, 2006

POWER

AKDN to fund construction of two other bridges across Panj River in Tajikistan

KHOROG, November 1, Asia-plus - The constructed bridges have played an important role in strengthening commercial links and relations between Tajikistan and Afghanistan and facilitating settlement

17:05, november 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan has imported nearly 500 million c m meters of natural gas so far this year

DUSHANBE, November 1, Asia-Plus - Over the first ten months of this year, Tajikistan has imported nearly 500 million cubic meters of natural gas for US$27.

16:35, november 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan reaches three-quarters of its autumn conscription target

DUSHANBE, November 1, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan has reached 75 percent of its autumn conscription target, according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD).

16:03, november 1, 2006

POWER

Mayor criticizes authorities of Sino district for improper preparations for winter

According to the mayor, the most serious situation in Dushanbe in terms of preparation for the winter is in the Sino district.

15:02, november 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russia’s Almaz-Holding to create jewelry-producing enterprises in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 1, Asia-Plus - Almaz-Holding, one of Russia’s largest firms specialized in the wholesale trade of jewelry, will launch a joint venture on producing gold and silver wares,

14:01, november 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik court rejects appeal by head of one of Socialist Party’s wings

DUSHANBE, November 1, Asia-Plus - The appeals court of Tajikistan’s Supreme Court has rejected appeal by Mirhusein Narziyev, the head of one of wings of the Socialist Party (SPT) against a decision

13:00, november 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tojikgaz promises regular natural-gas supplies in winter

DUSHANBE, November 1, Asia-Plus - Administration of Tojikgaz, Tajik state gas concern, claims that it will be able to provide the population and industrial enterprises with natural gas in the

12:19, november 1, 2006

SPORT

Tajik athletes to participate in FIAS World Sambo Championships in Sofia

DUSHANBE, November 1, Asia-Plus - On Tuesday October 31, a group of Tajik wrestlers left for the Bulgarian capital city of Sofia to participate in FIAS World Sambo Championships that will kick off

11:43, november 1, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Who will construct Roghun hydropower plant?

Tajik Ministry of Energy says agreement with RusAl to complete project not rejected.

20:02, october 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan seeks some US$200 million to arrange glass-production industry

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - Some US$70 million are needed to finish the construction of a glass-foundry in the Shahrinav district (central Tajikistan), Deputy Industries Minister, Turakhon

19:29, october 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Candidates for president give talks on TV

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - All five officially registered candidates for president are making preparations for 30-minite televised presentation of their election programs, objectives and

18:48, october 31, 2006

Restorers Without Borders to restore canvas by known Russia painter kept at Tajik national museum

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - Non-government organization Restorers Without Borders – Republic of Tajikistan and Tajikistan’s National Kamoliddin Behzod Museum have announced the launch of an

17:56, october 31, 2006

POWER

Dushanbe mayor holds meeting on preparations for winter

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - Work of authorities of the Dushanbe district of Shohmansour on preparations for the winter season has been found “unsatisfactory.

17:14, october 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik government wants ZGC to process concentrates inside Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - An issue of rhythmical and profitable work of the Tajik-British joint venture, Zeravshan Gold Company (ZGC), was in the center of discussions of Prime Minister

16:45, october 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

British ambassador to visit Istaravshan and Ghonchi

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - The British Ambassador to Tajikistan, Mr.

16:34, october 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Information center for farming units established in Gorno Badakhshan

KHOROG, October 31, Asia-Plus - An Information Center for Dehqan (Peasant) Farms has been established at the GBAO Association of Dehqan Farms in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan

16:18, october 31, 2006

Didor film festival concludes in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - Winners of the Second Tajikistan International Film Festival, Didor 2006, were announced at an official closing ceremony that was held at Kokhi Jomi in Dushanbe

15:44, october 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik labor migrants staying in Russia vote today

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - Some 2,000 Tajik permanently living or temporarily staying in Russia’s region of Krasnoyarsk will take part in the Tajik presidential election today, Haidar

15:12, october 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

One of international financial institutions may become shareholder of AgroInvestBonk

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - Prospects of further expansion of bilateral cooperation were major topics of discussions of representatives of the European bank for Reconstruction and Development

14:21, october 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

If RusAl is not hurry, Tajikistan will return its funds spent on Roghun project and find new investors: energy official

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - “President Rahmonov has expressed position on the completion of constructing the Roghun power plant precisely and I have nothing to add to this statement,” Aleskey

13:30, october 31, 2006

POWER

Aga Khan and President Rahmonov inaugurate reconstructed bridge in Ishkashim

An official opening of the reconstructed Tajik-Afghan bridge across the Panj River will be held in Ishkashim today morning.

13:04, october 31, 2006

POWER

Government endorses draft national budget for 2007

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s government has endorsed a draft national budget for 2007, presidential press service reported.

12:06, october 31, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russian MPs to monitor voting process in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus -- The CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly will also deploy its observers in Tajikistan ahead of the November 6 president election, according to Tajikistan’s Central