Tajkistan

16:03, november 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

South Korea, Central Asia to boost cooperation

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus --Tajik delegation led by First Foreign Minster Deputy, Abdullo Yuldoshev, participated in the 1st Korea-Central Asia Forum that was held in Seoul, Korea last

15:01, november 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan has reached 75% of 2007 cotton target so far, while first snowfalls are not far off

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus -- Yesterday, Tajik cotton farmers yielded only 753 tons of cotton, Alishet Gadoyev, a leading specialist with the industrial and grain crops department of the

14:39, november 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Training for forensic units in Central Asia launched in Tajik capital today

DUSAHNBE, November 19, Asia-Plus -- A two-day training for officers with forensic-criminal units from central Asian states was launched at the Drug Control Agency in Dushanbe today.

14:07, november 19, 2007

POWER

EAEC secretary general to discuss with Tajik officials cooperation within EAEC area

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus -- Tair Mansourov, Secretary General of the Eurasian Economic Community (AEC) has arrived in Dushanbe for a working visit.

13:42, november 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Police officer detained for drug smuggling

Officers from the Nourobod police directorate (eastern Tajikistan) has been arrested on suspicion of having been involved in drug trafficking.

11:54, november 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Opium now equivalent to more than half of Afghanistan’s licit GDP

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus – In its final Afghan Opium Survey for 2007 issued on November 16, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows that opium is now equivalent to

11:35, november 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

More than of 4.323 billion somonis worth of industrial good produced in Tajikistan since the beginning of the year

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus -- In January-October 2007, Tajikistan has produced a total of 4.3231 billion somonis worth of industrial goods, the State Committee for Statistics said.

11:17, november 19, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Meeting to discuss legal entity registration legislation to be held in Khujand tomorrow

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus -- Sughd agency for investments and management of state-owned property will hold a roundtable meeting in Khujand on November 20 to discuss national

19:42, november 17, 2007

POWER

Sughd farmers offer Dushanbe residents farm produce at reduced prices

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- On occasion of the 15th anniversary of the 16th session of Tajikistan’s Shuroi Oli (Supreme Council) that was held in Sughd on November 16, 1992, representatives

18:50, november 17, 2007

POWER

Tajikistan marks 15th anniversary of the Shuroi Oli 16th session

President Emomali Rahmon has named the Shuroi Oli 16th session an important landmark in restoration of constitutional order in the country.

18:02, november 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Second World Bank Grant supports improvements in investment climate and public sector reform

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- The World Bank has released an amount of USD 10.

17:52, november 17, 2007

POWER

Tajik capital organizes activities to marks 15th anniversary of the Shuroir Oli 16th session

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- Festivities to mark the 15th anniversary of the 16th session of the Shuroi Oli (Supreme Council) of Tajikistan, which was held in Sughd on November 16,

16:53, november 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

CSTO peacekeepers in Central Asia to number up to 5,000

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus – A peacekeeping contingent deployed by members of a regional security bloc in Central Asia will total up to 5,000 men, the bloc''s senior official said on

16:39, november 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Seminar for journalists on coverage of ecology problems held in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- Public Ecology Association “Environmental Protection Squad”/UNEP National Committee jointly with Tajik Journalists’ Union and under financial support of

12:52, november 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

With introduction of CPP model access of customers of Tojik Telecom network to other operators to be cut off

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- With introduction of the CPP (Calling Party Pays) model access of customers of open joint-stock company (OJSC) Tojik Telecom ((Tajikistan’s fixed-line

12:36, november 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Quality of mother and child health protection services remains low in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- Mother and child health protection is a topical issue and one of priorities of activity of the Tajik government.

12:18, november 17, 2007

POWER

Tajik FM meets with EU officials to discuss use of Tajikistan’s water and energy resources

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to use of Tajikistan’s water and energy to promote further economic growth and sustainable development in the Central Asian region were

12:00, november 17, 2007

TAJKISTAN

AKDN to expand its activities in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) intends to launch a series of new projects in Tajikistan.

20:04, november 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Officers from Sughd drug police intercept nearly 6 kilos of heroin in Bobojonghafurov

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Officers from the Sughd police directorate’s squad for combating drug trafficking (drug police) intercepted nearly 6 kilograms of heroin in the

18:30, november 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik delegation attends 2nd forum of CIS intelligentsia

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Tajik delegation took part at the 2nd forum of the CIS creative and scientific intelligentsia that was held in Astana, Kazakhstan on November 12-13.

15:46, november 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Alarm proves to be false

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- A suspicious box was revealed at the bus stop in the center of Dushanbe, not far from the presidential palace, yesterday evening.

15:30, november 16, 2007

INCIDENTS

IFAS board to meet in Tajik capital next week

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Cooperation in reducing accident risk at hydraulic facilities will be focus of the next board meeting of the International Fund for Saving Aral Sea (IFAS) that

14:59, november 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik delegation visits Saudi Arabia to prepare Tajik-Saudi business forum

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Tajik delegation, comprising representatives from the ministries of foreign affairs, economic development and trade, state committee for investments and

14:41, november 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik theology students to study humanities in addition to Koran and Hadis

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Tajik State Islamic Institute has been established in Tajikistan.

13:24, november 16, 2007

POWER

President Rahmnon handed over 30 ambulances to medical facilities in northern Tajikistan

President Emomali Rahmon has handed over 30 ambulances to Sughd health authorities for medical facilities in the province.

12:42, november 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

With introduction of CPP model outgoing call form fixed-line phone will cost 16.5 dirams per min

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- With introduction of the CPP (Calling Party Pays) model outgoing call from fixed-line phones of open joint stock company (OKSC) Tojik Telecom (Tajikistan’s

11:52, november 16, 2007

TAJKISTAN

EAEC common energy market concept to help to settle disputes re transboundary rivers

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Adoption of a concept of shaping the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC) common energy market will help to settle disputes regarding transboundary rivers, Mikhail

21:24, november 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Police cordon off Tajik capital center

Suspicious box has been revealed at the bus stop in the center of Dushanbe, not far from presidential palace. Police have cordoned of the area and sappers are working there.

20:13, november 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Turkmen electricity to come to Tajikistan before the end of this year: Uzbek energy official

DUSHANBE, November 15, Asia-Plus -- The Uzbek side is fulfilling its obligations on an agreement to provide supply and transit of Turkmen electricity through Uzbekistan to Tajikistan during

19:29, november 15, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajkistan

South Korea, Central Asia to boost cooperation

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus --Tajik delegation led by First Foreign Minster Deputy, Abdullo Yuldoshev, participated in the 1st Korea-Central Asia Forum that was held in Seoul, Korea last

Tajikistan has reached 75% of 2007 cotton target so far, while first snowfalls are not far off

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus -- Yesterday, Tajik cotton farmers yielded only 753 tons of cotton, Alishet Gadoyev, a leading specialist with the industrial and grain crops department of the

Training for forensic units in Central Asia launched in Tajik capital today

DUSAHNBE, November 19, Asia-Plus -- A two-day training for officers with forensic-criminal units from central Asian states was launched at the Drug Control Agency in Dushanbe today.

EAEC secretary general to discuss with Tajik officials cooperation within EAEC area

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus -- Tair Mansourov, Secretary General of the Eurasian Economic Community (AEC) has arrived in Dushanbe for a working visit.

Police officer detained for drug smuggling

Officers from the Nourobod police directorate (eastern Tajikistan) has been arrested on suspicion of having been involved in drug trafficking.

Opium now equivalent to more than half of Afghanistan’s licit GDP

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus – In its final Afghan Opium Survey for 2007 issued on November 16, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows that opium is now equivalent to

More than of 4.323 billion somonis worth of industrial good produced in Tajikistan since the beginning of the year

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus -- In January-October 2007, Tajikistan has produced a total of 4.3231 billion somonis worth of industrial goods, the State Committee for Statistics said.

Meeting to discuss legal entity registration legislation to be held in Khujand tomorrow

DUSHANBE, November 19, Asia-Plus -- Sughd agency for investments and management of state-owned property will hold a roundtable meeting in Khujand on November 20 to discuss national

Sughd farmers offer Dushanbe residents farm produce at reduced prices

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- On occasion of the 15th anniversary of the 16th session of Tajikistan’s Shuroi Oli (Supreme Council) that was held in Sughd on November 16, 1992, representatives

Tajikistan marks 15th anniversary of the Shuroi Oli 16th session

President Emomali Rahmon has named the Shuroi Oli 16th session an important landmark in restoration of constitutional order in the country.

Second World Bank Grant supports improvements in investment climate and public sector reform

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- The World Bank has released an amount of USD 10.

Tajik capital organizes activities to marks 15th anniversary of the Shuroir Oli 16th session

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- Festivities to mark the 15th anniversary of the 16th session of the Shuroi Oli (Supreme Council) of Tajikistan, which was held in Sughd on November 16,

CSTO peacekeepers in Central Asia to number up to 5,000

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus – A peacekeeping contingent deployed by members of a regional security bloc in Central Asia will total up to 5,000 men, the bloc''s senior official said on

Seminar for journalists on coverage of ecology problems held in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- Public Ecology Association “Environmental Protection Squad”/UNEP National Committee jointly with Tajik Journalists’ Union and under financial support of

With introduction of CPP model access of customers of Tojik Telecom network to other operators to be cut off

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- With introduction of the CPP (Calling Party Pays) model access of customers of open joint-stock company (OJSC) Tojik Telecom ((Tajikistan’s fixed-line

Quality of mother and child health protection services remains low in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- Mother and child health protection is a topical issue and one of priorities of activity of the Tajik government.

Tajik FM meets with EU officials to discuss use of Tajikistan’s water and energy resources

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to use of Tajikistan’s water and energy to promote further economic growth and sustainable development in the Central Asian region were

AKDN to expand its activities in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 17, Asia-Plus -- The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) intends to launch a series of new projects in Tajikistan.

Officers from Sughd drug police intercept nearly 6 kilos of heroin in Bobojonghafurov

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Officers from the Sughd police directorate’s squad for combating drug trafficking (drug police) intercepted nearly 6 kilograms of heroin in the

Tajik delegation attends 2nd forum of CIS intelligentsia

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Tajik delegation took part at the 2nd forum of the CIS creative and scientific intelligentsia that was held in Astana, Kazakhstan on November 12-13.

Alarm proves to be false

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- A suspicious box was revealed at the bus stop in the center of Dushanbe, not far from the presidential palace, yesterday evening.

IFAS board to meet in Tajik capital next week

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Cooperation in reducing accident risk at hydraulic facilities will be focus of the next board meeting of the International Fund for Saving Aral Sea (IFAS) that

Tajik delegation visits Saudi Arabia to prepare Tajik-Saudi business forum

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Tajik delegation, comprising representatives from the ministries of foreign affairs, economic development and trade, state committee for investments and

Tajik theology students to study humanities in addition to Koran and Hadis

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Tajik State Islamic Institute has been established in Tajikistan.

President Rahmnon handed over 30 ambulances to medical facilities in northern Tajikistan

President Emomali Rahmon has handed over 30 ambulances to Sughd health authorities for medical facilities in the province.

With introduction of CPP model outgoing call form fixed-line phone will cost 16.5 dirams per min

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- With introduction of the CPP (Calling Party Pays) model outgoing call from fixed-line phones of open joint stock company (OKSC) Tojik Telecom (Tajikistan’s

EAEC common energy market concept to help to settle disputes re transboundary rivers

DUSHANBE, November 16, Asia-Plus -- Adoption of a concept of shaping the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC) common energy market will help to settle disputes regarding transboundary rivers, Mikhail

Police cordon off Tajik capital center

Suspicious box has been revealed at the bus stop in the center of Dushanbe, not far from presidential palace. Police have cordoned of the area and sappers are working there.

Turkmen electricity to come to Tajikistan before the end of this year: Uzbek energy official

DUSHANBE, November 15, Asia-Plus -- The Uzbek side is fulfilling its obligations on an agreement to provide supply and transit of Turkmen electricity through Uzbekistan to Tajikistan during

GBAO experiences shortage of medical workers

KHOROG, November 15, Asia-Plus -- Gorno Badakhshan is experiencing serious shortage of medical workers.