Tajkistan

18:38, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

APT to make every effort to collect necessary number of signatures for registration of its candidate

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - The Agrarian Party of Tajikistan (APT) considers the possibility of fielding its own candidate in the upcoming presidential election.

17:02, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

At least US$60,000 needed for carrying out election campaign, says IRPT spokesman

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Mr.

16:36, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Japan provides a grant of US$5 million to Tajikistan for rehabilitation of road in Khatlon

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Japan awards a grant of US$5 million to Tajikistan for rehabilitation of automotive road from Dusti, administrative center of the Qumsangir district, to the

15:57, september 5, 2006

POWER

Head of office of Voce chairman and local education department replaced

KULOB, September 5, Asia-Plus - A number of local officials have been replaced in the Vose district of Khatlon.

15:37, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Thailand’s prime minister to arrive in Tajikistan for official visit on September 9

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - Thailand’s delegation led Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will arrive in Tajikistan for an one-day official visit on September 9, according to information

15:16, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Supply of natural gas to the public to resume by the end of this week: Tajik state gas concern

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - Specialists from “Tojikgaz” (Tajik state gas concern) expect supply of natural gas to the public in Tajikistan will resume by the end of this week.

14:55, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

China’s prime minister to attend official commencement of construction of “South-North” electric main in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- China’s Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will arrive in Tajikistan on September 14 for a two-day official visit, according to information from the Tajik MFA.

14:20, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Iran’s Relief Committee to boost bilateral cooperation

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Monday evening, President Rahmonov received visiting head of Iran’s “Imdod” (Relief) Committee Said Reza Nayeri.

13:51, september 5, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Known Tajik poet and writer Nizom Qosim heads children’s TV channel “Bahoriston”

DUSAHNBE, September 5, Asia-Plus - Monday afternoon, President Emomali Rahmonov attended a ceremony of opening of children’s TV channel “Bahoriston” in Dushanbe.

12:26, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Candidates for presidency to receive from national budget only 3,600 Somonis each for election campaign

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Candidates for presidency will receive from national budget 3,600 Somonis each for election campaign, while additional funds to support a candidate should not

11:25, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

From diagnostics to treatment. Antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection introduced in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has introduced antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.

10:54, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Sending children to cotton plantations to be punished by law

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- Beginning from this academic year, no one senior pupil at secondary schools or student at higher educational institution will be sent to cotton

10:45, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Session of council of CIS finance control chiefs opens in Minsk today

DUSHANBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- The seventh session of the council of the CIS finance control chiefs is being held in the Belarus capital city of Minsk today.

10:29, september 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

U.S. hopes upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan to draw nearer international standards: new U.S. Ambassador

DUSAHNBE, September 5, Asia-Plus -- The United States hopes the upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan set for November 6 will draw nearer to international standards, Ms.

19:00, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s Democratic Party has at least two-three candidates to nominate for the November presidential election, says DPT deputy head

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Democratic Party (DPT) hosted a news conference in Dushanbe on September 4. Mr.

18:08, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan lowers passenger conveyance rates for long-distance trains

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Railways has lowered passenger conveyance rates for long-distance trains by 30 percent.

17:28, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Gasoline prices continue to rise in Tajikistan.

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Gasoline prices are continuing to rise in Tajikistan.

17:01, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

New children’s TV channel “Bahoriston” to go on the air in Tajikistan today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- An official opening of new children’s TV channel “Bahoriston” will be held in Dushanbe today afternoon, at 4:00 p.m., presidential press service reported.

16:26, september 4, 2006

POWER

Tajik president, Imdod Committee head to discuss further expansion of cooperation

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to prospects of further expansion of bilateral cooperation between Iran’s Imdod Committee and Tajikistan’s Government will be the aims of a

15:45, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik business center opens in Moscow

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s business center headed by known Tajik businessman and public figure Shamsiddin Khushvakhtov has opened in Moscow.

14:14, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Total volume of deposits in Tajik banks increases by 29.7 percent

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- A total volume of deposits in Tajikistan’s banks has increased by 29.

13:55, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Four Central Asian states to form nuclear-free zone soon

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus – The presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to declare Central Asia a nuclear-free zone.

13:15, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

New U.S. Ambassador to present credentials to President Rahmonov today afternoon

New U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Ms. Tracey Ann Jacobson, will present her credentials to President Rahmonov today afternoon.

12:46, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

New academic year in Khatlon announced year of campaign against illiteracy

QURGHON TEPPA, September 4, Asia-Plus -- The Khatlon education department has announced the new academic year a year of campaign against illiteracy in the province.

12:18, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Heads of districts in Khatlon, which will fail to fulfill cotton target by October 20, will be dismissed: Khatlon governor

QURGHON TEPPA, September 4, Asia-Plus -- By September 1, cotton farms in Khatlon have yielded 30,241 tons of cotton, which 3,621 tons more compared to the same period of 2005, the Khatlon

12:00, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz consultants launch project for setting up large business holding in Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- Tajik businessmen and Kyrgyz consultants have launched a project for establishing a large business holding in Dushanbe. Ms.

11:32, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

ADB to boos its cooperation with Tajikistan

DUSAHNBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan’s Government and the Asia Development Bank (ADB) were the aims of a meeting of

11:20, september 4, 2006

POWER

Rahmonov’s working visit to Astana concludes today

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus - Working visit of Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov to the Kazakh capital city of Astana, where he attended an informal Central Asian summit, is concluding

11:10, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Muhiddin Kabiri promoted to be IRPT leader

The IRPT congress held in Dushanbe on September 2 promoted Muhiddin Kabiri from his position as first deputy chairman to be its chairman and elected Muhammadsharif Himmatzoda as its spiritual leader.

11:04, september 4, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Central Asian leaders discuss rational use of regional water and energy resources

DUSHANBE, September 4, Asia-Plus -- An informal regional summit that was held in the Kazakh capital city of Astana on September 2 brought together the leaders of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,