Ozod Sharofiddinov was born on March 1, 1929, in the village of Oxunqaynar, Fergana Region. He studied at the philology faculty of Tashkent State University and completed postgraduate studies at the Institute of World Literature in Moscow. He worked as a professor at the National University of Uzbekistan and was active in the journals "Tafakkur" and "Jahon adabiyoti".
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan has implemented measures to assist citizens transiting from Iran to Uzbekistan via Turkmenistan. According to the "Dunyo" news agency, Uzbekistan's embassy in Ashgabat is working closely with the MFA's headquarters and authorized organizations in Turkmenistan, while maintaining constant contact with Uzbekistan's embassy in Iran.
The first results of a pilot project for environmental certification of vehicles have been announced in Tashkent. To date, approximately 113,000 cars in the capital have received special environmental stickers.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan has initiated an operation to assist citizens returning from Iran via Turkmenistan. The embassy in Ashgabat has enhanced coordination with Turkmen authorities and colleagues in Tehran.
Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov held a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. During the talk, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's words of solidarity with the leadership and people of Saudi Arabia were conveyed in connection with the escalation of the regional situation. The sides discussed in detail the current tensions in the Middle East and their potential impact on global security and economic stability.
Feruza Tukhtamurodova, a third-year biology student at Termez State Pedagogical Institute in Uzbekistan, has created an innovative device that allows for the extraction of scorpion venom without killing the scorpion.
The Ministry of Justice has amended the regulations on the procedure for filling out and processing passenger customs declarations. According to the "Legal Information" Telegram channel, these changes have been officially registered.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has instructed Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to ensure the return of Uzbek citizens from Persian Gulf states. This information was confirmed to Podrobno.uz by the Prime Minister's press secretary Bekzod Khidoyatov.
Industrial enterprises in Uzbekistan will be incentivized for measures to reduce negative environmental impact, as per a government decree adopted on February 28.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has expressed condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Uzbek embassy in Tashkent confirmed the message.
In Uzbekistan, during anti-drug operations in January-February 2026, the activities of 22 organized drug trafficking groups were halted. Five leaders and 84 members were apprehended.
The government of Uzbekistan has officially extended the winter basic limit for natural gas usage of 500 cubic meters for residents of Karakalpakstan and Khorezm Region until March 15, 2026. The decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers due to forecasts from Uzhydromet predicting continued low temperatures in these regions.