Tajkistan

12:58, august 6, 2007

TAJKISTAN

First phase of SCO antiterror exercise launched in China’s Urumqi today

The first phase of a large-scale military exercise for troops of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) started in Chinaâ€™s Urumqi today.

11:39, august 6, 2007

POWER

Tajikistan, Afghanistan agree to construct 1,000 MW power plant

Tajikistan and Afghanistan have confirmed their readiness to jointly construct a hydroelectric power station with capacity of 1,000 MW on the Panj River.

11:35, august 6, 2007

POWER

Tajik government endorses national program on full-cycle processing of Tajik cotton inside the country

DUSHANBE, August 6, Asia-Plus — Tajik banks are recommended to take part in implementation of Tajikistan’s national program for full-cycle processing of Tajik cotton inside the country by

19:03, august 3, 2007

POWER

Tajikistan endorses national three-year program for elaboration of textbooks

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus – On Friday August 3, the Government of Tajikistan endorsed a national for elaboration of textbooks in 2007-2010, presidential press service said.

18:28, august 3, 2007

TAJKISTAN

EAEC council on nuclear energy cooperation holds first meeting

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus – Itar Tass -- The first meeting of the recently founded Council of Eurasian Economic Cooperation Community (EAEC) on cooperation in the nuclear energy sector finished

17:38, august 3, 2007

POWER

Capital mayor sacks heads of Dushanbe markets

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus -- Capital mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev has sacked heads of a number of Dushanbe markets for failing to take adequate measures to tackle the problems of realization

17:09, august 3, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Capital mayor’s office takes measures to restrict movement of cars Tangem in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus -- An August 2 meeting of capital mayor’s office has made a decision to restrict movement of cars with 5-7 seats (China type cars Damas, Chanhu, Hafil and others),

16:37, august 3, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Sughd customs officers stop attempt of by drug courier to transport heroin to Russia

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus - Customs officers at the Khujand airports have stopped an attempt by drug courier to transport heroin to Russia.

15:19, august 3, 2007

POWER

Tajikistan, South Korea to boost economic cooperation

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus — State and prospects of further expansion of bilateral relations between Tajikistan and South Korea have been discussed at a meeting of President Emomali Rahmon with

14:38, august 3, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik research institute seeks IAEA’s support for dismantling its nuclear reactor

Tajik research institute has applied to the International Atomic Energy Agency asking assistance in dismantling its nuclear rector â€œArgusâ€ and replacing it with the latest electron accelerator.

11:45, august 3, 2007

TAJKISTAN

U.S. Government trains Tajik Militia Detachment for Special Purposes

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus — On Thursday August 2, the U.S.

11:38, august 3, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Khujand airport terminal launches its website

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus — On Thursday August 2, the Khujand airport international terminal, operated by the Khujand open joint-stock company Nourafshon, launched its website —

11:37, august 3, 2007

TAJKISTAN

International terminal at Khujand airport marks its first anniversary

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus — The Khujand airport international terminal, operated by open joint-stock company Nourafshon, was opened on August 5, 2006.

10:23, august 3, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik high school student wins bronze medal in International Mathematics Olympiad in Vietnam

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus -- Tajik team, comprising four high school students, took part in the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO, also known as the International Mathematical Olympiad)

20:03, august 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Drill for Tajik mobile forces to be conduct at Fakhrobod training ground on August 4

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) organizes special activities to mark a Paratroopers’ Day.

19:42, august 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik media watchdog ready to provide support to journalists facing libel charge

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — The first deputy Dushanbe prosecutor, Sayfuddin Muhsiddinov, has confirmed that that the Dushanbe prosecutor’s office instituted criminal proceedings against Saida

19:13, august 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Over 400,600 tons of wheat flour and grains delivered to Tajikistan in Jan-June 07

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — 153,645 toms of wheat for $17,744.1 and 246,962 tons of wheat flour for 36,907.

17:54, august 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Mobile group for supporting Tajik citizens set up in Moscow

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — A mobile group for providing support and assistance to Tajik citizens has been set p in Moscow, Asia-plus has learned from Muhammad Egamzod, a spokesman for the

17:13, august 2, 2007

POWER

Tajikistan, South Africa to boost economic cooperation

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — South Africa’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Bekizizve Uizd Jila presented credentials to President Emomali Rahmon on August 2.

15:33, august 2, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Tajik weekly faces libel and insult charges

Editor-in-chief and two correspondents of the Dushanbe weekly face charges of libel and insult.

13:46, august 2, 2007

POWER

President Rahmon receives Austrian Ambassador’s credentials

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — Austrian Ambassador to Tajikistan Ursula Faringer (phonetically spelled) today presented credentials to President Emomali Rahmon.

13:24, august 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Opposition front leader in Kyrgyzstan faces criminal charges

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus – Itar Tass -- The leader of Kyrgyzstan’s oppositional front For Kyrgyzstan’s Decent Future, former Prime Minister Felix Kulov, has been formally charged with

11:41, august 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

U.S. Government supports Tajik border troops

DUSHANBE, August, 2, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday August 1, a detachment from the United States Marine Corps marked the completion of a training exercise with soldiers from the Main Border

19:36, august 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Afghan energy minister arrives in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 1, Asia-Plus — Afghan Energy and Water Resources Alhaj Muhammad Ismail Khan is arriving in Dushanbe today evening for a two-day working visit.

18:49, august 1, 2007

POWER

Tehran University graduate appointed as deputy head of youth committee for ideology

DUSHANBE August 1, Asia-Plus — By government’s resolution of July 31 Shahnoza Nazirova was appointed the deputy head of the Committee for Youth Affairs, Sports and Tourism.

17:06, august 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s RCS conducts seminars on preventing infectious diseases

DUSHANBE, August 1, Asia-Plus — The Dushanbe branch of Tajikistan red Crescent Society (RCS) has conduced a series of seminars n issues of preventing infectious diseases for volunteers and

14:22, august 1, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Supreme Court sentences former police officer to life imprisonment

DUSHANBE, August 1 -- The Supreme Court sentenced former police officer Narimon Abdurahmonov to life imprisonment last week.

14:21, august 1, 2007

POWER

Ghana’s Ambassador presents credentials to President Rahmon

DUSHANBE, August 1, Asia-Plus -- The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ghana to Tajikistan Edward Apau Menteya (phonetically spelled) today presented credentials to President Emomali

20:27, july 31, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Privileged shares account for 5 percent of AgroInvestBonk’s declared capital

DUSHANBE, August 1, Asia-Plus — Open joint-stock company AgroInvestBonk has issued a limited amount of privileged shares. The face value of one privileged share is 100 somonis.

20:06, july 31, 2007

POWER

Tajkistan

First phase of SCO antiterror exercise launched in China’s Urumqi today

The first phase of a large-scale military exercise for troops of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) started in Chinaâ€™s Urumqi today.

Tajikistan, Afghanistan agree to construct 1,000 MW power plant

Tajikistan and Afghanistan have confirmed their readiness to jointly construct a hydroelectric power station with capacity of 1,000 MW on the Panj River.

Tajik government endorses national program on full-cycle processing of Tajik cotton inside the country

DUSHANBE, August 6, Asia-Plus — Tajik banks are recommended to take part in implementation of Tajikistan’s national program for full-cycle processing of Tajik cotton inside the country by

Tajikistan endorses national three-year program for elaboration of textbooks

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus – On Friday August 3, the Government of Tajikistan endorsed a national for elaboration of textbooks in 2007-2010, presidential press service said.

EAEC council on nuclear energy cooperation holds first meeting

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus – Itar Tass -- The first meeting of the recently founded Council of Eurasian Economic Cooperation Community (EAEC) on cooperation in the nuclear energy sector finished

Capital mayor sacks heads of Dushanbe markets

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus -- Capital mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev has sacked heads of a number of Dushanbe markets for failing to take adequate measures to tackle the problems of realization

Capital mayor’s office takes measures to restrict movement of cars Tangem in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus -- An August 2 meeting of capital mayor’s office has made a decision to restrict movement of cars with 5-7 seats (China type cars Damas, Chanhu, Hafil and others),

Sughd customs officers stop attempt of by drug courier to transport heroin to Russia

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus - Customs officers at the Khujand airports have stopped an attempt by drug courier to transport heroin to Russia.

Tajikistan, South Korea to boost economic cooperation

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus — State and prospects of further expansion of bilateral relations between Tajikistan and South Korea have been discussed at a meeting of President Emomali Rahmon with

Tajik research institute seeks IAEA’s support for dismantling its nuclear reactor

Tajik research institute has applied to the International Atomic Energy Agency asking assistance in dismantling its nuclear rector â€œArgusâ€ and replacing it with the latest electron accelerator.

U.S. Government trains Tajik Militia Detachment for Special Purposes

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus — On Thursday August 2, the U.S.

Khujand airport terminal launches its website

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus — On Thursday August 2, the Khujand airport international terminal, operated by the Khujand open joint-stock company Nourafshon, launched its website —

International terminal at Khujand airport marks its first anniversary

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus — The Khujand airport international terminal, operated by open joint-stock company Nourafshon, was opened on August 5, 2006.

Tajik high school student wins bronze medal in International Mathematics Olympiad in Vietnam

DUSHANBE, August 3, Asia-Plus -- Tajik team, comprising four high school students, took part in the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO, also known as the International Mathematical Olympiad)

Drill for Tajik mobile forces to be conduct at Fakhrobod training ground on August 4

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) organizes special activities to mark a Paratroopers’ Day.

Tajik media watchdog ready to provide support to journalists facing libel charge

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — The first deputy Dushanbe prosecutor, Sayfuddin Muhsiddinov, has confirmed that that the Dushanbe prosecutor’s office instituted criminal proceedings against Saida

Over 400,600 tons of wheat flour and grains delivered to Tajikistan in Jan-June 07

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — 153,645 toms of wheat for $17,744.1 and 246,962 tons of wheat flour for 36,907.

Mobile group for supporting Tajik citizens set up in Moscow

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — A mobile group for providing support and assistance to Tajik citizens has been set p in Moscow, Asia-plus has learned from Muhammad Egamzod, a spokesman for the

Tajikistan, South Africa to boost economic cooperation

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — South Africa’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Bekizizve Uizd Jila presented credentials to President Emomali Rahmon on August 2.

Tajik weekly faces libel and insult charges

Editor-in-chief and two correspondents of the Dushanbe weekly face charges of libel and insult.

President Rahmon receives Austrian Ambassador’s credentials

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus — Austrian Ambassador to Tajikistan Ursula Faringer (phonetically spelled) today presented credentials to President Emomali Rahmon.

Opposition front leader in Kyrgyzstan faces criminal charges

DUSHANBE, August 2, Asia-Plus – Itar Tass -- The leader of Kyrgyzstan’s oppositional front For Kyrgyzstan’s Decent Future, former Prime Minister Felix Kulov, has been formally charged with

U.S. Government supports Tajik border troops

DUSHANBE, August, 2, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday August 1, a detachment from the United States Marine Corps marked the completion of a training exercise with soldiers from the Main Border

Afghan energy minister arrives in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 1, Asia-Plus — Afghan Energy and Water Resources Alhaj Muhammad Ismail Khan is arriving in Dushanbe today evening for a two-day working visit.

Tehran University graduate appointed as deputy head of youth committee for ideology

DUSHANBE August 1, Asia-Plus — By government’s resolution of July 31 Shahnoza Nazirova was appointed the deputy head of the Committee for Youth Affairs, Sports and Tourism.

Tajikistan’s RCS conducts seminars on preventing infectious diseases

DUSHANBE, August 1, Asia-Plus — The Dushanbe branch of Tajikistan red Crescent Society (RCS) has conduced a series of seminars n issues of preventing infectious diseases for volunteers and

Supreme Court sentences former police officer to life imprisonment

DUSHANBE, August 1 -- The Supreme Court sentenced former police officer Narimon Abdurahmonov to life imprisonment last week.

Ghana’s Ambassador presents credentials to President Rahmon

DUSHANBE, August 1, Asia-Plus -- The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ghana to Tajikistan Edward Apau Menteya (phonetically spelled) today presented credentials to President Emomali

Privileged shares account for 5 percent of AgroInvestBonk’s declared capital

DUSHANBE, August 1, Asia-Plus — Open joint-stock company AgroInvestBonk has issued a limited amount of privileged shares. The face value of one privileged share is 100 somonis.

Government endorses draft national budget for 2008

The Yovon heat and power plant is expected to be reintroduced into operation by November 1, this year.

Tajik research institute has applied to the International Atomic Energy Agency asking assistance in dismantling its nuclear rector â€œArgusâ€ and replacing it with the latest electron accelerator.