The Khatlon province television is going to extend its broadcasting time up to 8 hiurs a day. Gaibullo Avazov, governor of Khatlon told Asia Plus news agency that the authorities have allocated funds for that. Relevant equipment is purchased and is being installed.

At present, the Khatlon television broadcasts only 1,5 hours a day. At a recent ceremony on the occasion of the Tajik Media Day, the governor Faibullo Avazov promised to help with new installations and expansion of local broadcasting.

The funds for renovations, refurbishment of premises and procurement of new equipment were allocated from the central government budget. The total amount of funds is 80 thousand Somoni.

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