By decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the results of the cotton harvest in the country have been officially announced. According to state statistics data, 3.5 million tons of cotton were harvested in the 2023 season, an 8% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was achieved through the modernization of agricultural technologies and additional subsidies for farm enterprises.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to the Podrobno.uz news agency, construction has been completed on a new electrified railway section, the Baitkurgan-Parkent line, in the Tashkent region. This project is set to become a key part of the regional transport system, enhancing accessibility to remote areas.
Uzbekistan’s major state-owned uranium mining enterprise, Navoiyuran, has announced unaudited preliminary financial results for 2025. The report highlights significant growth in revenue and production volumes, reflecting its strategic positioning amid evolving global nuclear fuel market dynamics.
Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Head of the Investigative Department, Ramazon Ashropov, responded to a report by Kun.uz detailing alleged practices of creating criminal cases through 'stand-in victims'. At a briefing on April 11, he stated that investigations have been initiated and a separate registry is being maintained, highlighting the government's reaction to media scrutiny over potential abuses in law enforcement.
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has published the results of its analysis of the real estate market for the fourth quarter of 2025. The sector showed notable revitalization: the number of housing purchase and sale transactions increased by a quarter compared to the previous year, while prices in dollar terms rose by 5–8% in both primary and secondary markets.
The Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan has announced its voluntary relinquishment of a large land plot covering 190 hectares in the Mirzo-Ulugbek district of Tashkent. This plot, located in the "Ulugbek" neighborhood, has been transferred to the state reserve for the implementation of a large-scale ecological project aimed at enhancing the urban environment.
According to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan's report on 2025 results, housing rental prices across the country maintained moderate growth, while land plot prices in Tashkent experienced a significant decline. These trends provide key insights into economic stability and market dynamics in the region.
The Ministry of Preschool and School Education of Uzbekistan has approved the regulations for admitting children to the first grade for the 2026/2027 academic year, with a primary focus on significantly expanding digital services. This move aims to enhance transparency and streamline administrative procedures for parents nationwide, as part of broader efforts to modernize the education system and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
The State Security Service (SSS) of Uzbekistan has officially announced the arrest of an inspector in the Tashkent Region for abuse of power. The inspector from the Tashkent Regional Directorate of the Agency for Plant Quarantine and Protection demanded 20 million soums from a citizen in exchange for facilitating the passage of mineral fertilizer products belonging to the citizen through the "Navoi" border customs post.
In the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, officers from the State Security Service (SGB) and the Customs Committee conducted a joint special operation, resulting in the arrest of an inspector from the Tashkent Region Quarantine and Plant Protection Agency while accepting a bribe of 20 million soms. The court has already imposed a pre-trial detention measure, ordering the suspect to be held in custody.
The Anti-Corruption Agency has released the results of the 2025 Openness Index, revealing that the Tashkent City Administration scored the lowest indicators and was placed in the "red" category. The assessment covered 97 ministries, agencies, institutions, and local government bodies, conducted based on 8 indicators comprising 84 criteria. The findings highlight significant deficiencies in transparency and openness within the capital's administration, raising concerns about governance and accountability in a key urban center.
Three former judges of the Tashkent City Court — Odilbek Ilkhomzhonov, Mirziyod Abidov, and Mukhtaram Turgunova — have been released after their pre-trial detention was replaced with bail. The court of first instance had initially planned to extend their arrest for another five months at the prosecution's request, but a higher court overturned this decision.