Tajkistan, Power

13:35, december 17, 2009

Rahmon proposes to set up international consortium for preservation of glaciers

In a statement delivered at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, President Emomali Rahmon noted on December 16 that he supports the fundamentals of new climate change agreement and

16:57, december 16, 2009

Parliament confirms new CCER staff

The list of new members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) was sent by the president for confirmation to lower house of the parliament on December 14.

16:06, december 16, 2009

Parliament endorses amendments allowing car window tinting

DUSHANBE, December 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) have endorsed amendments to the country’s laws on other compulsory

11:15, december 16, 2009

Parliament to consider new CCER staff

The list of new members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) was sent by the president for confirmation to lower house of the parliament on December 14.

13:20, december 15, 2009

President Rahmon sets date for parliamentary election

Election of deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistanâ€™s lower chamber of parliament) and members of local legislatures (Majlis) will take place on February 28, 2010 and elections of members

19:09, december 14, 2009

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers amendments to the law on mandatory military service

DUSHANBE, December 14, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill requiring amendments to the country’s law on

18:36, december 11, 2009

Dushanbe mayor’s office announces tender for completion of construction of Water Park in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, December 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe mayor’s office intends to continue construction of Dushanbe’s Water Park.

18:02, december 10, 2009

Tajik delegation headed by Akilov to partake in EurAsEC Interstate Council’s session

Dushanbe. December 10.

16:24, december 10, 2009

WB willing to provide financial assistance to Tajikistan to import electricity in winter period

The World Bank will provide assistance if there are governmentâ€™s guarantees and if imported electricity reaches the population of the country.

13:53, december 9, 2009

There ought not to evoke atmosphere that Tajikistan need nothing but Roghun, says president

DUSHANBE, December 9, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Yesterday afternoon, President Emomali Rahmon met with representatives of Tajik creative intelligentsia and media.

13:37, december 8, 2009

President meets media heads today

DUSHANBE, December 8, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is meeting with heads of media today afternoon, according to president’s executive office.

13:28, december 8, 2009

Rahmon extends condolences to Russia president over fatal fire in Perm

DUSHANBE, December 8, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday sent a telegram of condolences to his Russian counterpart, President Dmitry Medvedev, over a fatal fire in the city

11:14, december 8, 2009

Tajik cabinet discusses issuance and realization of Roghun shares

DUSHANBE, December 8, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Government considered issues related to issuance and realization of shares in Roghun HPP and collection of funds to help Roghun’s construction at a

19:04, december 7, 2009

Majlisi Namoyandagon board endorses amendments to the state duty legislation

DUSHANBE, December 7, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has considered and endorsed changes and addenda to the country’s

20:15, december 5, 2009

President Rahmon holds meeting to reviews energy situation in Tajikistan

President Emomali Rahmon has called on Tajik officials and local wealthy businessmen to show initiative in buying shares in Roghun HPP

16:29, december 4, 2009

President Rahmon addresses the Public Council

DUSHANBE, December 4, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Speaking at the session of the Public Council, President Emomali Rahmon noted today that as chairman of the Public Council he is well aware of proposals and

13:49, december 4, 2009

President signs new national criminal procedure code and a number of recently adopted laws

DUSHANBE, December 4, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday December 3, President Emomali Rahmon singed a new national criminal procedure code and a number of recently adopted laws, including the on

13:34, december 4, 2009

Tajikistan’s Public Council meets in Dushanbe today

Issues related to preparations for the 2010 parliamentary elections are a major topic of todayâ€™s meeting of the Public Council of Tajikistan.

16:45, december 2, 2009

MPs endorse bill requiring penalty fee for officials impeding development of construction sector

DUSHANBE, December 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) have endorsed amendments to the country’s administrative code

13:06, december 2, 2009

President calls on Tajik families to buy shares in Roghun for 3,000 somoni

Some 600 million U.S.

12:29, december 2, 2009

Rahmon to meet with representatives of political parties over parliamentary elections

DUSHANBE, December 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is expected to meet with senior representatives of political parties of Tajikistan on December 4.

18:41, december 1, 2009

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers amendments to refugee law

DUSHANBE, December 1, 2009, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered amendments to the country’s law on refugees at a

13:57, december 1, 2009

Government endorses national investment and capital construction programs for 2010-2012l

DUSHANBE, December 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Government of Tajikistan has endorsed the programs for state investments and capital construction, according to presidential press service.

12:53, december 1, 2009

Rahmon meets with Sughd administrators today

President Emomali Rahmon, who is currently on a visit to the Sughd province, is meting with Sughd administrators today.

17:07, november 27, 2009

Government intends to write off TJS 288 mln tax debt, says minister

DUSHANBE, November 27, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Parliament hearings on targeted use of budgetary funds took place at the Majlsi Mamoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) today.

19:42, november 26, 2009

Parliament hearings on targeted use of budgetary funds take place tomorrow

DUSHANBE, November 26, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Parliament hearings on targeted use of budgetary funds are expected to take place at the Majlsi Mamoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of

13:07, november 26, 2009

Rahmon congratulates people of Tajikistan on Idi Qurbon

The Tajik head of state expressed confidence that more than 5,000 Tajik Muslims performing the Hajj this year will pray for the prosperity and harmony in Tajikistan during their Hajj.

20:45, november 25, 2009

Rahmon departs for Minsk to attend high-level meeting ‘Let’s Unite CIS Area’ and EAEC summit

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is departing for Minsk, Belarus tomorrow morning to attend a high-level meeting “Let’s Unite CIS Area” and a session of the

18:56, november 25, 2009

Majlisi Namoyandagon considers 20 issues in less than an hour

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputy of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) has considered 20 issues in less than an hour.

12:40, november 24, 2009

Tajkistan, Power

Rahmon proposes to set up international consortium for preservation of glaciers

In a statement delivered at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, President Emomali Rahmon noted on December 16 that he supports the fundamentals of new climate change agreement and

Parliament confirms new CCER staff

The list of new members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) was sent by the president for confirmation to lower house of the parliament on December 14.

Parliament endorses amendments allowing car window tinting

DUSHANBE, December 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) have endorsed amendments to the country’s laws on other compulsory

Parliament to consider new CCER staff

The list of new members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) was sent by the president for confirmation to lower house of the parliament on December 14.

President Rahmon sets date for parliamentary election

Election of deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistanâ€™s lower chamber of parliament) and members of local legislatures (Majlis) will take place on February 28, 2010 and elections of members

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers amendments to the law on mandatory military service

DUSHANBE, December 14, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill requiring amendments to the country’s law on

Dushanbe mayor’s office announces tender for completion of construction of Water Park in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, December 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe mayor’s office intends to continue construction of Dushanbe’s Water Park.

Tajik delegation headed by Akilov to partake in EurAsEC Interstate Council’s session

Dushanbe. December 10.

WB willing to provide financial assistance to Tajikistan to import electricity in winter period

The World Bank will provide assistance if there are governmentâ€™s guarantees and if imported electricity reaches the population of the country.

There ought not to evoke atmosphere that Tajikistan need nothing but Roghun, says president

DUSHANBE, December 9, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Yesterday afternoon, President Emomali Rahmon met with representatives of Tajik creative intelligentsia and media.

President meets media heads today

DUSHANBE, December 8, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is meeting with heads of media today afternoon, according to president’s executive office.

Rahmon extends condolences to Russia president over fatal fire in Perm

DUSHANBE, December 8, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday sent a telegram of condolences to his Russian counterpart, President Dmitry Medvedev, over a fatal fire in the city

Tajik cabinet discusses issuance and realization of Roghun shares

DUSHANBE, December 8, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Government considered issues related to issuance and realization of shares in Roghun HPP and collection of funds to help Roghun’s construction at a

Majlisi Namoyandagon board endorses amendments to the state duty legislation

DUSHANBE, December 7, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has considered and endorsed changes and addenda to the country’s

President Rahmon holds meeting to reviews energy situation in Tajikistan

President Emomali Rahmon has called on Tajik officials and local wealthy businessmen to show initiative in buying shares in Roghun HPP

President Rahmon addresses the Public Council

DUSHANBE, December 4, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Speaking at the session of the Public Council, President Emomali Rahmon noted today that as chairman of the Public Council he is well aware of proposals and

President signs new national criminal procedure code and a number of recently adopted laws

DUSHANBE, December 4, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday December 3, President Emomali Rahmon singed a new national criminal procedure code and a number of recently adopted laws, including the on

Tajikistan’s Public Council meets in Dushanbe today

Issues related to preparations for the 2010 parliamentary elections are a major topic of todayâ€™s meeting of the Public Council of Tajikistan.

MPs endorse bill requiring penalty fee for officials impeding development of construction sector

DUSHANBE, December 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) have endorsed amendments to the country’s administrative code

President calls on Tajik families to buy shares in Roghun for 3,000 somoni

Some 600 million U.S.

Rahmon to meet with representatives of political parties over parliamentary elections

DUSHANBE, December 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is expected to meet with senior representatives of political parties of Tajikistan on December 4.

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers amendments to refugee law

DUSHANBE, December 1, 2009, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered amendments to the country’s law on refugees at a

Government endorses national investment and capital construction programs for 2010-2012l

DUSHANBE, December 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Government of Tajikistan has endorsed the programs for state investments and capital construction, according to presidential press service.

Rahmon meets with Sughd administrators today

President Emomali Rahmon, who is currently on a visit to the Sughd province, is meting with Sughd administrators today.

Government intends to write off TJS 288 mln tax debt, says minister

DUSHANBE, November 27, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Parliament hearings on targeted use of budgetary funds took place at the Majlsi Mamoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) today.

Parliament hearings on targeted use of budgetary funds take place tomorrow

DUSHANBE, November 26, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Parliament hearings on targeted use of budgetary funds are expected to take place at the Majlsi Mamoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of

Rahmon congratulates people of Tajikistan on Idi Qurbon

The Tajik head of state expressed confidence that more than 5,000 Tajik Muslims performing the Hajj this year will pray for the prosperity and harmony in Tajikistan during their Hajj.

Rahmon departs for Minsk to attend high-level meeting ‘Let’s Unite CIS Area’ and EAEC summit

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is departing for Minsk, Belarus tomorrow morning to attend a high-level meeting “Let’s Unite CIS Area” and a session of the

Majlisi Namoyandagon considers 20 issues in less than an hour

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputy of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) has considered 20 issues in less than an hour.

Tajikistan marks National Flag Day today

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