Tajkistan

13:00, october 31, 2007

POWER

Parliament completes preliminary discussion of draft national budget for 2008

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus -- Parliamentary discussions of the national budget for 2008 have been concluded by an enlarged meeting of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber

11:55, october 31, 2007

TAJKISTAN

High interest rates of Tajik banks real stumbling block to pouring of foreign investments into Tajikistan’s economy: EU expert

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus -- High loan interest rates set by Tajik banks are real stumbling block to pouring of

11:20, october 31, 2007

POWER

Government session discusses preparations for winter

Tajik government has considered issues related to taking timely preparations to ensure the regular work of the country's economy during autumn-winter 2007-2008.

20:09, october 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

CIS Parliamentary Assembly’s commissions launch consultations in St. Petersburg

DUSHANBE, October 30, Asia-Plus -- CIS Parliamentary Assembly’s permanent commissions for harmonization of national laws, combating terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking, defense and

19:45, october 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Jumaboy Niyozov reinstated in his position of head of DPT organization for Sughd

KHUJAND, October 30, Asia-Plus -- A board of the organization of the Democratic Party (DPT) for Sughd has reversed its decision on relieving Jumaboy Niyozov of his post of head of the DPT

19:29, october 30, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Military recruitment officer detained for bribery

KHUJAND, October 30, Asia-Plus -- Officer from the Bobojonghafurov military registration and enlistment office has been detained on suspicion of having been involved bribery.

19:17, october 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

TSB’s total capital has reached 112.5 million somonis by October 1, 2007

DUSHANBE, October 30, Asia-Plus -- Open joint-stock company TojikSodirotBonk (TSB) has opened another branch in Dushanbe.

18:59, october 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Construction of power grid Lolazor-Khatlon near completion

DUSHANBE, October 30, Asia-Plus -- The power-transmission line “Lolazor-Khatlon” is expected to be introduced into operation in late December, Barqi Tojik (Tajik electric systems) power

14:43, october 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

US ambassador visits Khatlon province

QURGHON TEPPA, October 30, Asia-Plus -- On Monday October 29, U Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Tajikistan Ms.

14:12, october 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Turkey waives visa for Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 30, Asia-Plus -- A ceremonial reception dedicated to the 84th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey was held at the Turkish Embassy in Dushanbe yesterday.

13:42, october 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

ADB president to visit Tajikistan to attend CAREC ministerial conference

ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda will visit Tajikistan to hold talks with Tajik state officials and attend the 6th Ministerial Conference of CAREC.

11:55, october 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

High interest rates of Tajik banks real stumbling block to pouring of foreign investments into Tajikistan’s economy: EU expert

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus -- High loan interest rates set by Tajik banks are real stumbling block to pouring of foreign investment into Tajikistan’s economy, chief international

11:44, october 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

2nd international exhibition and conference ‘Tajikistan Infrastructure 2007’ to be held in Dushanbe in November

DUSHANBE, October 30, Asia-Plus -- The 2nd International Exhibition and Conference entitled “Tajikistan Infrastructure 2007” will be held in Dushanbe on November 21-23. Ms.

11:20, october 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

AgroInvestBonk, German DEG KfW Bankengruppe discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, October 30, Asia-Plus -- On Monday October 30, Niyozmurod Saidmurodov, chairman of the board of open joint-stock company (OJSC) AgroInvestBonk, one of largest commercial banks of

20:01, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover for Jan-Sep 07 exceeds $2.7 billion

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus -- In January-September 2007, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electric energy and natural gas, has amounted to $2.

19:59, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Issue of construction of Nourobod power plant expected to be resolved next month

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus -- The possibility of participation of Kazakh investors in funding construction of the Nourobod hydropower plant in eastern Tajikistan will become known next

18:37, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

OryonBonk’s assts reach 1.5 billion somonis

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus -- Assets of open joint-stock company OryonBonk, Tajikistan’s largest commercial bank, have increased 3.8 times in the year to October 1, 2007, reaching 1.

17:52, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

US Central Command chief arrives in Tajikistan on October 31 for a short visit

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus - Chief of the US Central Command, Admiral William J.

17:28, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Arms cache discovered in GBAO’s Vanj district

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus -- officers from the Vanj police directorate in Gorno Badakhshan have discovered an arms cache.

17:10, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik parliamentary delegation leaves for St. Petersburg to attend three parliamentary assemblies

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus -- Tajik parliamentary delegation led by the Majlisi Milli (upper chamber of Tajik parliament) speaker Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev yesterday left for St.

16:46, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan nears 70 percent of its national cotton target

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has yielded 382,705 tons of cotton by October 29, which is 69.

16:36, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

First motor convoy crosses Tajik-Afghan Bridge in Panji Poyon

DUSHANBE, October 29 – On Sunday October 28, the first motor convoy crossed the Tajik-Afghan Bridge across the Panj River in the Panji Poyon between Panji Poyon, Tajikistan and Sherkhan

16:30, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Beeline announces the launch of WISP project in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus -- The limited liability company Tacom, which provides cellular services in Tajikistan under the ‘Beeline’ brand, has announced the launch of the Wireless

14:25, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Economy ministry offers 10% reduction in VIAT on imported basic food products

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus -- The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MoDT) offers 10% reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) on basic food products imported into the country, Deputy

14:00, october 29, 2007

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers mortgage bill

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered bills on mortgage and commercial secret at an October 29

13:35, october 29, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Guard of site for Dushanbe water park detained on suspicion of maintaining house of prostitution

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus -- The 60-year-old Hokim Mouminov, who works as guard at the site for the Dushanbe water park, has been detained on suspicion of maintaining house of

13:10, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Iran helps Tajikistan produce military uniform

DUSAHNBE, October 29, Asia-Plus – With the assistance of Iran''s Defense Ministry, the largest uniform production plant in Tajikistan started its work on Saturday, getting the country self

12:45, october 29, 2007

POWER

Capital authorities take measures to improve organization

Capital mayor has passed resolution on improvement of organization of traffic in the city and new underground passages will be built near Sultoni Kabir and Korvon markets.

12:15, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik authorities suspend felura collections for three years

DUSHANBE , October 29, Asia-Plus -- Tajik authorities have suspended collection of some other medicinal plants put on the county’s Red book, Agriculture and Environmental

11:50, october 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tax collections close to 1 billion somonis in Jan-Sept 07

DUSHANBE, October 29, Asia-Plus -- In January-September 2007, Tajik tax officers have collected taxes for a total amount of 970.9 million somonis, which is 107.