Tajkistan, Power

10:37, february 29, 2012

President Rahmon introduces a number of staff changes

DUSHANBE, February 29, 2012, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon introduced a number of staff changes at a February 28 meeting reviewing government’s work.

15:05, february 28, 2012

MPs discuss draft law on pre-school education and upbringing

DUSHANBE, February 28, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Parliamentary hearing on a draft law on pre-school education and upbringing have been held.

14:10, february 22, 2012

President congratulates military personnel on National Army Day

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 22, President Emomali Rahmon met with high-ranking representatives from the country’s power-wielding and law enforcement on the

16:06, february 21, 2012

MPs offer to adopt law protecting public deposits

DUSHANBE, February 21, 2012, Asia-Plus - On Tuesday February 21, the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) Committee on Finance and Budget hosted parliamentary

15:12, february 20, 2012

Capital mayor meets with citizens whose homes liable to demolition

DUSHANBE, February 20, 2012, Asia-Plus -- An enlarged meeting of the Dushanbe mayor’s office, presided over by Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, took place on February 20 to discuss the

13:15, february 20, 2012

Tajikistan-Japan inter parliamentary relations discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 20, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Monday February 20, Mr.

12:48, february 20, 2012

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers draft law on mountain territories

DUSHANBE, February 20, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) has considered a draft law on mountain territories.

10:19, february 17, 2012

President holds working meeting to discuss social issues

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday February 16, President Emomali Rahmon met with Minister of Labor and Social Security Mahmadamin Mahmadaminov and relevant officials to

13:09, february 15, 2012

Private entrepreneurs in Tajikistan now may receive pensions

DUSHANBE, February 15, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament have endorsed the bill requiring amendments to the country’s law on state

11:23, february 14, 2012

President holds working meeting

DUSHANBE, February 14, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Monday February 13, President Emomali Rahmon met with Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev and heads of relevant ministries and organizations to

15:37, february 13, 2012

Rehabilitation of Dushanbe’s central highways discussed on Monday

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Rehabilitation of the Roudaki and Ayni avenues as part of Dushanbe’s municipal redevelopment plan was the focus of an enlarged meeting of the

09:05, february 9, 2012

MPs endorse amendments proposed to the law on pensions

The rate of pension for persons with disabilities of category 1 is set at ten minimum pensions (800 somoni).

14:14, february 6, 2012

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers advocacy bill

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered the draft law on advocacy at a February 6 meeting,

17:10, february 1, 2012

License now needed for pneumatic gun in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 1, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Nationals of Tajikistan need a license for a pneumatic gun.

16:56, february 1, 2012

Tajikistan tightens punishment for drunk driving

Amendments proposed to the administrative code provide for tightening punishment for drunk driving.

13:54, january 31, 2012

Dushanbe mayor’s office announces competitions to fill vacancies

DUSHANBE, January 31, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe mayor''s office has announced competitions to fill a number of vacant positions in the mayor’s office.

09:37, january 30, 2012

President shakes up law enforcement officials

DUSHANBE, January 30, 2012, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmon has shaken up law enforcement officials.

17:21, january 28, 2012

President get acquainted with preparations for RECCA V and International Navrouz Day

DUSHANBE, January 28, 2012, Asia-Plus – A January 27 government meeting, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, considered issues related to preparations for the Fifth Regional Economic

09:21, january 25, 2012

President shakes up government officials in the ‘economic bloc’

DUSHANBE, January 25, 2012, Asia-Plus – On Tuesday January 24, President Emomali Rahmon shuffled government officials in the “economic bloc.

13:39, january 23, 2012

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers energy efficiency bill

DUSHANBE, January 23, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered the bill on the energy efficiency at a January 23

17:16, january 19, 2012

Parliament ratifies a number of agreements

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2012, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday January 19, the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) ratified a number of cooperation agreements.

16:47, january 19, 2012

Tajikistan ratifies Lisbon Recognition Convention

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) ratified the Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher

16:21, january 19, 2012

Tajikistan passes law on innovative activity

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament have unanimously endorsed the draft law on the innovative activity.

09:20, january 18, 2012

Government meets to review the results of the past year’s work

DUSHANBE, January 18, 2012, Asia-Plus -- A government meeting, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, is taking place today to review the results of the past year’s work.

13:23, january 16, 2012

PDP representative in parliament to be replaced

DUSHANBE, January 16, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Powers of deputy of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) Hayot Odinayev, who represented the ruling People’s Democratic

17:23, january 13, 2012

President Rahmon shuffles regional administrators

DUSHANBE, January 13, 2012, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon introduced a number of staff changes on January 13.

09:32, january 11, 2012

29 pubic servants dismissed in 2011

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2012, Asia-Plus -- As of January 1, 2012, the number of public servants in Tajikistan was estimated at 18,916, Grez Qosimov, the deputy head of the Public Service

13:24, january 10, 2012

Tajik parliament intensifies its work

DUSHANBE, January 10, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has decided to intensify its work and it will carry out monthly hearings on the

13:13, january 10, 2012

Plans for a new airport invite speculation in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 10, 2012, Asia-Plus – An article entitled “Plans For A New Airport Invite Speculation In Tajikistan” and posted on Radio Liberty’s website on January 9 notes that rumors are in

13:02, january 10, 2012

President Rahmon continues shuffling officials

Emomali Rahmon has named Nouriddin Saidov to be the new Minister of Education and moved his predecessor in the post, Abdujabbor Rahmonov, over to the position of Chancellor Tajik Teachers’ Training