Tajkistan, Power

11:00, december 7, 2006

PM calls electricity supply situation extraordinary

Prime minister has demanded that a date of damming the Vakhsh River should be fixed as soon as possible.

20:48, december 6, 2006

Tajikistan, EU to boost cooperation

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - Cooperation between Tajikistan and the European Union in providing regional security, strengthening protection of the Tajik-Afghan border and fighting terrorism

18:23, december 6, 2006

Mayor’s office to present award for best design of Youth Palace

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - Dushanbe mayor’s office has announced an open contest for the best design of the Youth Palace that will be constructed in the place of former Badakhshon Caf?

17:05, december 6, 2006

Tajik parliament ratifies Stockholm Convention (POPs), passes state material reserve law

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - Tajik parliament has ratified Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

16:33, december 6, 2006

Powers of two MPs terminated in connection with appointment of them to government positions

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - The powers of two deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), Shukurjon Zuhurov and Ghaybullo Afzalov, have been terminated

13:43, december 6, 2006

Tajik president, EU ambassador to Central Asia discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov has met with visiting Ambassador of the European Union to Central Asia Adriaan vand der Meer.

13:08, december 6, 2006

President Rahmonov continues to shake up officials

President Emomali Rahmonov introduced a number of staff changes at a December 5 meeting. He dismissed more than 20 officials from regional and national government.

19:26, december 5, 2006

Tajik MPs insist on making amendments to Tax Code

DUSHANBE, December 5, Asia-Plus - A bill requiring amendments to the country’s Tax Code was a major topic at a December 5 meeting of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of

17:23, december 5, 2006

Dushanbe residents now may lodge application on mayor’s e-mail

DUSHANBE, December 5, Asia-Plus - Media operating in Dushanbe are to distribute e-mail of the Dushanbe mayor – [email protected] .

14:44, december 5, 2006

Government to appoint heads of committees today

DUSHANBE, December 5, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov is presiding over a meeting of the Government today afternoon, presidential press service reported.

12:54, december 5, 2006

New Khatlon governor ‘tightening the screws’ on futures companies

New Khatlon governor has stated that futures companies will not get cotton until they repay their debts to cotton farmers.

12:30, december 5, 2006

Amirsho Miraliyev appointed to head president’s executive office

DUSHANBE , December 5, Asia-Plus -- President Rahmonov has appointed Amirsho Miraliyev to head President’s Executive Office, presidential press service reported.

11:48, december 5, 2006

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers state material reserve bill

DUSHANBE, December 5, Asia-Plus - The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill on a state material reserve at a December 4 meeting presided

18:16, december 4, 2006

Dushanbe mayor announces competition for vacancies

DUSHANBE, December 4, Asia-Plus - Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev has announced a competition to fill a position of head of the culture department in the mayor’s office.

17:46, december 4, 2006

MP Afzalov appointed to head Khatlon province

Rahmonov has appointed Ghaybullo Afzalov to head the Khatlon province.

16:27, december 4, 2006

Dushanbe municipal authorities take under control road-clearing work

DUSHANBE, December 4, Asia-Plus - Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev presided over a meeting with participation of heads passenger transport and communal services today.

14:01, december 4, 2006

Tajik parliament to confirm president’s edicts on appointment of ministers on December 16

DUSHANBE, December 4, Asia-Plus -- The eighth session of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) of the third convocation will be held in Dushanbe on December 15.

13:42, december 4, 2006

Rahmonov continues replacing regional governors

DUSHANBE, December 4, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday December 2, Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov introduced new chairman of the Sughd province.

11:00, december 4, 2006

President Rahmonov forms new government

DUSHANBE, December 4, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmonov has formed the new government.

15:58, december 1, 2006

Head of president’s office appointed minister of interiors

DUSHANBE, December 1, Asia-Plus - Head of President’s Executive Office Mahmadnazar Solehov, has been appointed Minister of Interiors, replacing Khumdin Sharipov in this post, according to Ministry

15:44, december 1, 2006

Khairddin Abdurahimov appointed head of national security committee

DUSHANBE, December 1, Asia-Plus - Lieutenant-General Khairddin Abdurahimov, former Minister of Security, has been appointed head of the news formed State Committee of National Security.

15:32, december 1, 2006

Ministers of education, culture and health appointed

DUSHANBE, December 1, Asia-Plus - Khairnisso Mavlonova, who was reappointed Deputy Prime Minister, today visited the Ministry of Education to introduce the minister.

15:11, december 1, 2006

New foreign minister appointed

Tajikistanâ€™s Ambassador to the United States has been appointed new Foreign Minister of Tajikistan.

14:40, december 1, 2006

Prime minister introduces new ministers

DUSHANBE, December 1, Asia-Plus - Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov today visited the Ministry of Energy and Industry (MoEI) to introduce the minister.

13:52, december 1, 2006

Rahmonov appoints new ministers

Today monring, President Rahmonov visited the defense ministry to introduce new minister. Sherali Khairulloyev has retained his post of defense ministe.

13:07, december 1, 2006

Rahmonov signs edicts on relieving of ministers and reorganization of the government structure

President Rahmonov has signed edicts on relieving of ministers and reorganizing the government structure.

19:26, november 30, 2006

Tajik government endorses foreign borrowing program for 2007-2009

Despite a considerable amount of foreign debts, the Tajik government is going to borrow another US$1.45 billion.

13:10, november 30, 2006

WB, donor countries support second stage of Dushanbe water supply project

DUSHANBE, November 30, Asia-Plus - The second stage of the Dushanbe water will start in July next year.

12:39, november 30, 2006

Government discusses personnel issues

DUSHANBE, November 30, Asia-Plus - A government session presided over by President Emomali Rahmonov opened in Dushanbe today morning.

17:33, november 29, 2006

Dushanbe mayor’s office makes preparations for implementation of new general plan of the city

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus - A meeting of the Dushanbe mayor’s office that held yesterday discussed issues related to the implementation of a new general plan of development of Dushanbe.