Institute for War & Peace Reporting (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
After months of turbulence in relations with Russia, the Tajik leader seems to have smoothed things over and gained significant concessions. By Daler Gufronov in Dushanbe (RCA No. 594, 06-Nov-09)
People Daily (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Tajikistan President Emomali Rakhmonhas signed an amnesty measure granting freedom to some 10,000 prisoners, according to reports reaching here from Dushanbe. The amnesty was passed to mark the 15th anniversary of Tajikistan's Constitution on Nov. 6, the country's presidential news service said Wednesday. The number of people expected to be granted amnesty for minor crimes was about 10,000, nearly...
Eurasianet (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
When it comes to the use of child labor to help bring in Tajikistan’s cotton crop, the government’s heart may be in the right place. Officials in Dushanbe have tried to prohibit the practice. But practical circumstances in the impoverished Central Asian nation mean that children are still found out in the fields during the harvest season.
Jan Chipchase - Future Perfect (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Packaging for the local stimulant Nasvai, widely available downtown Kabul. Compare and contrast the packaging to Tajikistan here and enjoy this write-up of side-effects from the ever dependable Khazakstan Pravda . For once didn't feel compelled to taste. Looking for more delights from Tajikistan's capital city? Oh Dushanbe how I've missed your wily charms.
Institute for War & Peace Reporting (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Tajik authorities’ tactics for dealing with foreign Islamic groups under scrutiny. By Lola Olimova in Dushanbe (30-Oct-09)
TradenFairs (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Pharmaceutical Exhibition - Dushanbe International Healthcare Exhibition will bring together all the key players under one roof, providing exhibitors with a compelling networking opportunity-to precisely target relevant budget-holders in the shortest time possible and at an affordable cost. Pharmaceutical Exhibition, Pharmaceutical Equipments, Chemical Equipments, Hospital Equip. & Supplies, Electromedical...
Ismailimail (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
* For readers with iPhone, Blackberry and other compatible phones, the Ismailimail blog now brings better mobile experience. Just visit the site http://ismailimail.wordpress.com on your mobile browser and the site will adapt accordingly for best possible viewing. Inauguration of Ismaili Center Dushanbe High-resolution photos: Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe Inauguration Video: Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe, Tajikistan...
Eye On The World (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009
( Dushanbe ) Tajikistan is the poorest nation out of the former Soviet republics which made up the USSR, if not one of the poorest in the world. Poverty currently affects around 64% of the population . Seeing the poverty which grips this mostly Islamic nation, the oil rich nation of Qatar has decided to do something in which to help their fellow men. So what do you think they are doing: Funding hospitals?...
Ismailimail (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009
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Ria Novosti (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009
The flow of Afghan refugees to Tajikistan could grow, the United Nations refugee agency representative in the Central Asian country said on Friday, calling on Dushanbe to continue to help those in need.
Indus Asia Online Journal (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
Speech by Mawlana Hazar Imam (Karim Agha Khan) At the Opening Ceremony of The Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe Courtesy: The Ismaili, Monday, 12 October 2009, via Globeistan Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim Your Excellency President Rahmon, Your Worship the Mayor of Dushanbe, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, It is a great honour for me to welcome you to this inauguration ceremony. I am deeply pleased to...
Page F30 (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
Iskanderkul seems to be quite the lake. It's located right in the middle of the mountains to the northwest of the capital Dushanbe, and BBC Persian did an interview with a guy from London the other day by the side of the lake. What makes him special is that he has been travelling across Europe and Asia with his bicycle all this time, through countries such as Bulgaria in Europe and Turkey, Iran
Ismailimail (Free subscription) | 20/10/2009
Watch in High Quality at the source. http://www.theismaili.org/cms/889/Video-Opening-Ceremony-of-the-Ismaili-Centre-Dushanbe All related
Ismailimail (Free subscription) | 19/10/2009
* All related posts: Khorog Park, Jamatkhana, Tajikistan, Videos. His Highness the Aga Khan visits Central Asia His Highness the Aga Khan consults with Presidents of Afghanistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan and Tajikistan Dushanbe mayor, Aga Khan to discuss process of construction of Serena Hotel in Dushanbe President and Aga Khan express interest in further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan...
Ismailimail (Free subscription) | 19/10/2009
Excellent photographs at the source. http://www.theismaili.org/cms/891/Gallery-Architecture-of-the-Ismaili-Centre-Dushanbe
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