Tajkistan

11:15, march 2, 2010

TAJKISTAN

DPT dissatisfied with process of February 28 parliamentary elections

DUSHANBE, March 2, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) has expressed dissatisfaction with the process of the February 28 parliamentary lections in the country.

21:30, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

OSCE says Tajik elections failed to meet many key OSCE commitments

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Yesterday''s parliamentary elections took place peacefully, but despite certain small positive steps failed to meet many key OSCE commitments, the

21:22, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

CCER announces results of elections through proportional party list system

According to the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER), five political parties have won seats in parliament seats through a proportional party list system from a single nationwide

20:09, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

CSTO anti-terror drill, dubbed Rubezh-2010, takes place in Tajikistan in April

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The second round of consultations of military experts from member nations of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) that was held in the

19:25, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Russia ready to participate in Tajik hydroelectricity projects, taking into account interests of all countries of the region, says Russian official

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon and I discussed a broad range of issues related to bilateral cooperation between Russia and Tajikistan, Russian First Deputy Prime

18:39, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

SCO election observation mission satisfied with the process of parliamentary elections in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- As a whole, the election observation mission of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is satisfied with the process of the parliamentary elections

18:12, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

CIS election observation mission assess Tajik parliamentary elections as free and democratic

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Parliamentary elections in Tajikistan were democratic, transparent and free, the CIS Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev, who headed the CIS election

17:41, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

IRPT leader demonstrates forged ballot papers to reporters

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) today hosted a news conference regarding the February 28 parliamentary elections in Tajikistan.

16:38, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Russian first vice-premier visits Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is receiving visiting Russian First Deputy Prime Minister, Igor Shuvalov, today, according to presidential press service.

16:30, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik citizens residing in the United States could vote at polling stations in Washington and New York

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Two polling stations were set up in the United States to allow Tajik citizen residing in the United States to vote – one polling station was set up

15:50, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

IRPT observers reportedly not allowed attending vote counting in Khatlon

QURGHON TEPPA, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Qalandar Sadruddinov, the head of the organization of the Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) for Khatlon province, has expressed dissatisfaction with the

15:17, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM meets with European envoys Saturday to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday February 27, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi met with the ambassadors of France (Mr. Henry Zipper de Fabiani), Germany (Ms.

14:56, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Candidate for parliament beats head of PEC in Vakhsh

QURGHON TEPPA, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Candidate for the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) Sayvali Nourov has reportedly beaten the head of the precinct

14:13, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Voter turnout in parliamentary elections reportedly recorded at 85.2 percent

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- According to the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER), voter turnout in the February 28 lections to parliament and local legislatures

13:30, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

This year’s parliamentary elections were much worse than the previous ones, says SDPT leader

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- This year’s parliamentary elections were much worse than those held in 2005, Rahmatillo Zoirov, the leader of the Social-Democratic Party (SDPT), said in

13:04, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

PDPT, CPT satisfied with the voting process

The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda is expected to announce preliminary results today afternoon, at 3:00 pm.

12:40, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Early fraud allegations emerge in Tajik vote

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus – Polls have closed in Tajikistan''s parliamentary and local elections with opposition politicians in Tajikistan claiming that the vote was deeply flawed, Radio

11:45, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Kazakhstan to host Asian-Pacific forum on environment and development

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Kazakh capital Astana will host the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Ministerial Conference on

11:30, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Preparation for beginning of construction of Chormaghzak tunnel to be completed in March

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Preparation for the beginning of the construction of the Chormaghzak Tunnel is expected to be completed in late March this year, according to the

11:15, march 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Qurghon Teppa-Dusti road rehabilitation project includes construction of 7 bridges

QURGHON TEPPA, March 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Seven bridges with lift weight of more than 60 tons each will be built during the third phase of the Qurghon Teppa-Dusti road rehabilitation project.

18:23, february 27, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Book entitled “Social Journalism” presented in Khujand

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Presentation of a book entitled “Social Journalism” by Professor Ibrohim Usmonov has taken place in Khujand, the capital of the Sughd province.

18:03, february 27, 2010

TAJKISTAN

International observers to hold news conference in Dushanbe on Monday

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2010, Asia-Plus - The international election observation mission for the parliamentary elections in Tajikistan will present its preliminary post-election statement at a

17:51, february 27, 2010

TAJKISTAN

JICA presents its projects in Rumi district

QURGHON TEPPA, February 27, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) Office in Tajikistan has presented a number of its projects in the Rumi district, Khatlon

17:00, february 27, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Rahmon receives members of CIS election observation mission

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2010, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today received members of the CIS election observation mission, led by the CIC Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev, according

16:42, february 27, 2010

INCIDENTS

Chinese national killed by avalanche in Sughd

KHUJAND, February 27, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Chinese national was killed on February 25 as an avalanche hit the Shahriston pass in the Sughd province, according to the Sughd police directorate.

16:01, february 27, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik CCI makes preparations for its 50th jubilee

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry is making preparations for its 50th jubilee, which will be marked on March 30 this year.

15:15, february 27, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik speaker, head of CIS inter-parliamentary assembly delegation head express satisfaction with preparations for elections

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Organization and holding of the February 28 parliamentary elections as well as participation of the population in this important event were discussed

20:24, february 26, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Ten Tajik students granted Mendeleyev Scholarships

DUSHANBE, February 26, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Friday February 26, ten Tajik students received Mendeleyev Scholarships instituted by the Russian Development Foundation, Institute for Eurasian

19:15, february 26, 2010

POWER

President calls on government bodies and entrepreneurs to help poor families on occasion of Navrouz

DUSHANBE, February 26, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A February 26 government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, considered some 40 issues, according to presidential press service.

18:48, february 26, 2010

TAJKISTAN

New primary school open in Sughd’s Asht district

KHUJAND, February 26, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A new primary school has been opened in the Asht, Sughd province, according to the Sughd administration press service.