Ashgabat, 13 July 2011 (nCa) --- Journalists from Turkmen television and radio, main newspapers, magazines and regional media organizations familiarized themselves with the United Nations treaties and conventions related to human rights as well as aspects of news journalism at a two-day workshop in Ashgabat on 7-8 July. This workshop was organized within the framework of the … [Read more...]
EBRD investments reach record high in first half of 2011
Bank concludes 161 projects, investing €3.5 billion The EBRD financed 161 projects in the first six months of 2011, a record number for the first half of any year in the Bank’s 20-year history and a clear indication of the strong demand for EBRD funding throughout the 29-country region where it invests. Watch the interview with the First Vice President of EBRD Varel … [Read more...]
OMV successfully closes acquisition of Petronas Carigali (Pakistan) Ltd
► Purchase of the entire share capital of Petronas Carigali (Pakistan) Ltd, which is Petronas’ Exploration and Production (E&P) operating entity in Pakistan: The transaction was successfully completed as of July 11, 2011 ► Strong growth potential of the acquired portfolio will contribute towards the anticipated production increase in Pakistan to about 25,000 boe/d by … [Read more...]
CJSC Somon Oil begins Seismic Program in the Republic of Tajikistan
BAAR, SWITZERLAND, July 12, 2011. Manas Petroleum Corp. ("Manas") (TSX‐V: MNP; OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to announce the commencement of the second seismic survey on CJSC Somon Oil Company's WEST and NORTH WEST licenses in the Republic of Tajikistan. This program includes up to 774 km of 2D seismic survey, which up to 115 km will be acquired over the WEST license and … [Read more...]
Cheating: Competition’s Great Equalizer?
Ben Tanosborn Back in the wild-and-woolly days of the American West – encompassing much of the second half of the nineteenth century – the Colt revolver was said to be the “great equalizer.” It promised to wipe out any gap between weak and strong, claiming to put every man at the same level of strength – beastly level, one need to add. In a capitalist world where … [Read more...]
KBR to Work on US Military Contract in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 11 July 2011 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan is among the 20 countries where KBR, formerly a part of Halliburton, will work on a US $ 3.8 billion contract for the US CENTCOM. However, the exact details of the kind of work KBR will do in Turkmenistan are still not clear. Ms. Sheryl Gibbs, KBR media relation manager, told nCa through email, “The client has not yet … [Read more...]
Abadan Incident in Turkmenistan: American hand traceable already?
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 July 2011 (nCa) --- The recent incident in Abadan town of Turkmenistan that the government described as accidental flare of pyrotechnics but was reportedly a series of blasts in an ammunition depot could possibly be a part of the desperate American strategy for the region. The evidence so far is flimsy and circumstantial but there are reasons to feel … [Read more...]
Reality Check: Opposition participation in presidential elections of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 July 2011 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov of Turkmenistan announced on 8 July during a meeting of the cabinet of ministers that he would welcome the participation of the ‘opposition’ candidates in the forthcoming presidential elections, scheduled for early 2012. He also said that Turkmenistan will switch to two-party system. This is a bold … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan admits casualties in Abadan blast; defence minister demoted
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 July 2011 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan acknowledged Sunday that casualties did take place in the ammunition depot blast in Abadan town that took place on 7 July. President Berdymuhamedov, chairing a session of the commission that had been formed to investigate the incident, expressed condolence to the families of the departed souls and conveyed his … [Read more...]
Human Rights Resource Centre Hosts Turkmenistan’s Disability Organizations
Ashgabat, 8 July 2011 --- Representatives from 5 disability organizations and staff from the National Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (NIDHR) under the President of Turkmenistan met at a roundtable on the rights of persons with disabilities in Ashgabat on 5 July 2011. This roundtable took place at the Resource Centre, which was recently opened at the premises of the … [Read more...]
The Super Power under Siege
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan On 7th October 2001, President Bush launched the ‘Sock and Awe’ Crusade against Taliban, hoping to defeat them and consolidate hold overAfghanistan but failed. The Taliban emerged victorious and are not prepared to give concessions unless the occupation forces leaveAfghanistan. The shame of defeat, at … [Read more...]
Blasts at ammunition depot in Turkmenistan; casualties reported
Ashgabat, 8 July 2011 (nCa) --- A series of blasts occurred Thursday afternoon at the ammunitions depot inAbadan, an industrial town some 25 km west of Ashgabat. The severity of the explosions knocked down several residential buildings in the vicinity and a huge fire erupted in the depot. The authorities scrambled to contain the aftermath of the accident. President … [Read more...]
Online Advertising is the Only One Increasing
Clemente Ferrer Due to the latest innovations and inventions of the digital market, emerging technologies such as the so called ‘smart phones’ have gained worldwide popularity. If the mobile phone revolution has already begun, up till what point will it transform the emerging online news media market? More and more, users are increasingly turning to digital technology to … [Read more...]
UNDP Turkmenistan Releases Reference Guide on Basic Concepts of Parliamentary Institutions
Ashgabat, 4 July 2011 – UNDP Turkmenistan has recently translated from English into Russian and released a reference guide for parliamentarians titled “Parliamentary Institutions: Basic Concepts”. This publication features basic information on parliamentary models, relations between the executive and legislative powers, parliaments’ law-making, oversight and representative … [Read more...]
Узбекистан — расточительное использование воды
Акбар Саидзода Одной из самых обсуждаемых тем последних лет стали водно-энергетические вопросы Центральной Азии. Идут большие споры и полемика вокруг этих вопросов. Узбекистаном создана мощная пропагандистская система, которая используется исключительно для оправдания своих действий. Надо признать, что эта система работает довольно эффективно. В результате, многие соглашаются … [Read more...]
Libya today, Central Asia tomorrow?
nCa Analysis Ashgabat, 3 July 2011 (nCa) --- According to the spirit of the international law, NATO is now engaged in war of aggression against Libya. Whatever flimsy excuses it had for attacking Libya under UN Security Council resolution 1970, have disappeared after the passage of resolution 1973 and arming of Libya rebels by France. ICC has been caught with its pants … [Read more...]
Central Asia must protect itself against NATO
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 2 July 2011 (nCa) --- NATO had a somewhat tolerable face at the start of this century but it has turned ugly and loathsome within a decade. Not a kind wrinkle in the face of this hag, even if you look hard. At the start of the US/NATO occupation of Afghanistan soon after 9/11, there was the marked difference in the reaction of small children to the … [Read more...]
Попытка исламизировать Центральную Азию
Комментарий nCa Ашгабат, 1 июля 2011 (nCa) --- Таджикистан выступает за законопроект, который будет иметь неприятные последствия во всем регионе и вызовет широкий резонанс. Нижняя палата таджикского парламента почти единогласно одобрила законопроект, запрещающий религиозное образование и участие детей и подростков в религиозной деятельности (за исключением похорон и … [Read more...]
Tinkering with Islam in Central Asia
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 1 July 2011 (nCa) --- Tajikistan is embarking on a flawed plan that will backfire with region-wide repercussions. A legislative bill banning religious education and religious activities (except for funerals and mourning) for children and teens has passed the lower house of the Tajik parliament nearly unanimously; only two opposition MPs voted … [Read more...]
Израильский урок для Центральной Азии: Используйте интернет с умом и с прибылью
nCa Комментарий Ашгабат, 39 июня 2011 (nCa --- Несмотря на политическое восприятие, израильская экономическая модель обладает рядом свойств, достойных изучения в Центральной Азии. Например, использование Интернета для получения финансовой прибыли. В недавнем докладе AFP говорится, что израильские компании, работающие в секторе информационных технологий, уступают только … [Read more...]
OHCHR, UNICEF Campaign to Protect Children, Prevent Harmful and Unnecessary Institutionalization
BRUSSELS, 28 June, 2011: Two UN organisations have called on governments in Europe and Central Asia to put an immediate end to the practice of placing young children into State-run infant homes. Following the release of two new reports which document violations and abuses of children in state-run homes, OHCHR and UNICEF today launched a campaign to end the practice of … [Read more...]
Obama opts for Raymondization of war on terror
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 30 June 2011 (nCa) --- The ‘National Strategy for Counterterrorism’ released Wednesday by White House seems to opt for hired assassins to lead the US war against terrorism. The suggestion that American will now mainly rely on killers-for-hire to wage war against terrorists, mainly Al-Qaeda, came within hours of the release of the new strategy when … [Read more...]
Obama’s call for Tax Increases
Don Ciesielski John Boehner is in a tough spot. A possible solution is to call for a 1-2% tax increase ACROSS THE BOARD, even people receiving unemployment. ("everyone has got to have some skin in the game") Do this until they cut spending by the same amount of the increased tax revenues. This way all the constituents will be on the backs of all the representatives to act and … [Read more...]
Israel lesson for Central Asia: Use Internet wisely, profitably
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 29 June 2011 (nCa) --- Political perceptions aside, Israeli economic model offers several features worth studying for Central Asia. One of them is the use of Internet for financial advantage. A recent AFP report shows that Israeli start-ups in the IT sector are second only to the Silicon Valley. Compared to the general population, a … [Read more...]
Estimated cost of post-9/11 wars: 225,000 lives, up to $4 trillion
The cost of wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan are estimated at 225,000 lives and up to $4 trillion in U.S. spending, in a new report by scholars with the Eisenhower Research Project at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International Studies. The group’s “Costs of War” project has released new figures for a range of human and economic costs associated with the … [Read more...]
Life satisfaction in eastern Europe resilient despite crisis
Major new EBRD report reveals human cost of economic downturn The people of eastern Europe have shown remarkable resilience in the face of huge personal sacrifices caused by the global economic crisis and remained broadly committed to democracy and the free market despite severe hardships, a major new report shows. The Life in Transition Survey II, conducted jointly by … [Read more...]
Уровень удовлетворенности жизнью в Восточной Европе не изменился, несмотря на кризис
В новом отчете ЕБРР описаны гуманитарные последствия экономического спада Согласно отчету «Жизнь во время экономического перехода», жители Восточной Европы на удивление стойко пережили сложности, вызванные глобальным экономическим кризисом. Несмотря на все трудности, они сохранили приверженность принципам демократии и свободного рынка. В ходе исследования, … [Read more...]
Взрывные заявления представителями афганских структур по борьбе с наркооборотом — эксклюзивный доклад nCa
Специальный доклад nCa Кабул, 26 июня 2011 (nCa) --- Недавно корреспондент агентства nCa провел эксклюзивную беседу с высокопоставленными представителями афганской службы по борьбе с наркотиками и наркооборотом. Суть беседы была такова, что существует множество других фактов, которые не столь очевидны: американцы занимаются торговлей наркотиков в Афганистане, законы не … [Read more...]
Explosive Disclosures by Afghan Drug and Customs Authorities — nCa Exclusive
nCa Special Report Kabul, 26 June 2011 (nCa) --- nCa recently had an exclusive conversation with some top official of Afghanistan drug and customs services. The essence of the conversation was that there is a lot more than meets the eye: Americans are involved in drug trade in Afghanistan, the laws are flawed, refugees returning from Iran and Pakistan bring drug habit with … [Read more...]
Asia Must Take Radical Steps Towards Clean Energy: ADB President
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 22 June 2011 --- With an energy crisis looming, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda today called on Asian nations to “take radical steps” to increase energy efficiency and invest in renewable energy. Asia and the Pacific’s strong economic growth and its increasing population are generating the world’s fastest growing demand for … [Read more...]
The Real War –vs– The Illusions
Peter Chamberlin In the complicated calculus of the men who would plan our destinies for us, if we would only let them, it is often hard to fathom which line of reasoning represents their dominant thinking on any strategic subject. In Afghanistan and in Pakistan, it is getting harder to distinguish between the minimum acceptable goals for the Empire and less-desirable, though … [Read more...]
Strapping bomb to your daughter
nCa Short Report Whose daughter is Sohana Jawed? She is your daughter; she is my daughter. Yes, she is our daughter, only if we are still human. Beware all parents! Americans are desperate now and they would stop at nothing. Americans and their handpicked future king of Afghanistan, Amrullah Saleh, are hell bent to start a massive civil war in Pakistan. Sohana … [Read more...]
Celebrities Combating Poverty
Clemente Ferrer With 2011 as the European Year of Volunteering, a banking entity launched a supportive advertising campaign with child education as their goal. The benefits will be destined to child education in the least developed countries with the help of UNICEF. You have the power, turn on your solidarity! This is the message that the Salesian Missions have launched … [Read more...]
Lukoil produces 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas in Uzbekistan
Accumulated production of Khauzak-Shady field (Bukhara Region of the Republic of Uzbekistan) has reached 10 billion cubic meters of gas. Development of Khauzak-Shady is a part of Kandym-Khauzak-Shady-Kungrad project which is being implemented by LUKOIL together with the National Holding Company Uzbekneftegaz under the PSA which was signed in June 2004 for 35 years and took … [Read more...]
Штаты проиграли войну с терроризмом в Афганистане. Следующий ход России Свято место пусто не бывает
Кадырова Эльвира Сегодня очевидно как никогда – НАТО, США проиграли так называемую «войну» в Афганистане. Страну разорили своими бесчисленными бомбежками, наркотрафик наладили. Отметим, что не для себя наладили, а как говорится, «Даешь опиум народу!…России и Центральной Азии» Теперь можно и убираться восвояси. По мнению большинства аналитиков, после того как войска … [Read more...]
US lost the war on terrorism in Afghanistan; Russia’s turn next
Nature abhors vacuum Elvira Kadyrova It is obvious today than ever before – NATO/USA have lost the so-called “war on terrorism” in Afghanistan. The country is ruined by endless bombings, while drug trafficking is well arranged. It should be noted that the drug export corridor was paved not for USA or Europe, but as the saying goes, "Give us the opium for the people! … [Read more...]
The Lives of 5 Leaders
Clemente Ferrer In an Ugandan newspaper I recently published an article entitled “The lives of five leaders”. A native read it. He told me that his wife is HIV+ and he is HIV-. They are to have a pair of twins that are HIV- just like the father. The mother, with three months into her pregnancy, wishes to abort. However, the father of the twins is against it. He asked me: “what … [Read more...]
De-linking Europe’s Security from America’s
Ben Tanosborn When a corpse is in a state of putrefaction, the only logical and healthful thing to do is to get rid of it – bury it or burn it – and not just keep holding mourning services around it. And NATO happens to be one such corpse. General Lord Ismay, first Secretary General of NATO, stated the mission of the organization without any ambiguity: “To keep the … [Read more...]
U.S. Mayors Announce Call to End Afghanistan War
First Time Since Vietnam War Nation's Mayors Have Called For End to Military Engagement Press Conference Friday, June 17th, 11:45 am RELEASE EMPLOYMENT REPORT FOR 363 METRO AREAS Press Conference Monday, June 20th, 11:45 am The United States Conference of Mayors 79th Annual Meeting: Baltimore, MD BALTIMORE, June 17, 2011 -- The nation's mayors, led by … [Read more...]
Waiting for the Command Decision
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan On 17th August 1988, I didn’t consult any of my Corps Commanders or Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) and called-upon the Naval and Air Chiefs, discussed the matter briefly, and within three hours of General Ziaul Haq’s death, restored the Constitution and handed over power to Mr. Ghulam Ishaq Khan, It was an … [Read more...]
UN attempts to whitewash US-NATO civilian killings in Afghanistan
'nit2am' A 11 June press statement from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan slates May 2011 as the deadliest month for Afghan civilians since at least 2007. However this big-hearted announcement conceals a grossly pernicious attempt to cover up US-NATO killings of civilians in occupied Afghanistan. In its report, UNAMA documents 368 conflict-related … [Read more...]
Murder Most Foul
Tariq Saeedi It was a bloody Sunday in May 2007. I was sitting in a second floor apartment balcony, overlooking the Sharea Faisal where it meets the Karachi airport road. The night had been full of activity, armed gangs snatching buses and trucks to use as roadblock. The government, through its organized and armed thugs, was preparing to show Iftikhar Chaudhry, the illegally … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview — Iranian Ambassador in Turkmenistan — Seyed Mohammad Mousa Hashemi-Golpayegani (English)
In the name of God Exclusive Interview to nCa – Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Iran in Turkmenistan, H.E. Hashemi Golpaegani nCa: How do you assess the prospects of development of relationship between Turkmenistan and Iran for the next three years (2011-2013) in key sectors - energy, trade, economy, transport and communications? Golpaegani: The historical … [Read more...]
Каспий – пушки и углеводороды
Кадырова Эльвира Москва выступает против раздела Каспийского моря на национальные сектора, а также усовершенствует свой Каспийский военно-морской флот, сообщается в майских информационных выпусках китайского агентства СинХуа. В частности, подобное заявление было сделано 4 мая российским вице-премьером Сергеем Ивановым и главнокомандующим ВМС России Владимиром … [Read more...]
The CIA/ISI Soap Opera In South Waziristan
Peter Chamberlin The American/Pakistani/British shenanigans in S. Waziristan are once again exposing the old patterns–America makes more demands, unidentified militants attack Frontier troops, British press releases misleading disinformation (SEE: Deadly militant attack on Pakistan security checkpoint), making the reality of the situation nearly impossible to understand. In … [Read more...]
Caspian: guns and hydrocarbons
Kadyrova Elvira Moscow opposes division of the Caspian Sea into national sectors and will add new warships to Caspian Fleet, said Xinhua in a May report. The statement came from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergey Ivanov and Chief Commander of Russian Navy, Vladimir Vysotsky on May 4, 2011. "Russia always considered the Caspian Sea as a unique landlocked basin and … [Read more...]
Туркменистан: Российский Посол вручил верительные грамоты
Новости и комментарий nCa Ашгабат, 9 июня 2011 (nCa) --- В среду Александр Блохин, новый посол России в Туркменистане вручил верительные грамоты Президенту Бердымухамедову. Блохин заявил, что для него большая честь представлять Россию в Туркменистане, добавив, что он приложит все усилия для дальнейшего развития двустороннего диалога, основанного на традициях дружбы и … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Russian ambassador presents credentials
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 9 June 2011 (nCa) --- Alexander Blokhin, the new Russian ambassador to Turkmenistan, presented credentials Wednesday to President Berdymuhamedov. Blokhin said that it was an honour to represent Russia in Turkmenistan, adding that he will spare no efforts for further development of bilateral dialogue based on the traditions of friendship and … [Read more...]
$55 Million ADB Loan for CAREC Highway Linking Kyrgyz Republic and PRC
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 8 June 2011 --- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $55 million loan to finance improvements to a key highway connecting the Kyrgyz Republic with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The 60-km stretch to be reconstructed is part of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. The program covers an expansive network of six … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Gas Congress – Post-Event Report
The 2nd Turkmenistan International Gas Congress (TGC-2011) was held on the 25th -26th of May in “Avaza” the National Tourism zone on the Turkmenistan Caspian Sea coast. The congress attracted in excess of 500 delegates, representing over 160 organisations from 31 countries. Among more than 500 delegates are representatives of the European Commission, the Energy Charter … [Read more...]