Uzbekistan has recorded a significant increase in cotton harvest in recent years, yet challenges in this sector remain. According to state data, cotton yield has risen by 10% compared to last year, indicating a positive trend in the country's agricultural sector. However, experts question the sustainability of this growth and the effectiveness of agricultural reforms.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. The National Statistics Committee has presented current indicators on the number of state general education schools operating in the 2025/2026 academic year across all regions of Uzbekistan.
By decree of Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a comprehensive reform of the Presidential Public Reception system has been announced. The primary aim of the transformation is to strengthen direct dialogue between the authorities and the population, while enhancing mechanisms for effectively addressing citizens' issues. Under the new framework, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Karakalpakstan, regional and Tashkent city khokims (governors), as well as district and city khokims, will oversee operations on a voluntary basis.
The operations of the Neftgazmontaj company, a subsidiary of Uzbekneftgaz, were sharply criticized during a meeting led by company head Abdugani Sanginov. The meeting highlighted that work processes at the enterprise are still conducted using outdated, non-digitalized systems, with observed conflicts of interest and a lack of modern management mechanisms. This has not only reduced efficiency but also negatively impacted financial discipline.
On March 30, a 47-year-old citizen identified as A.Ch. climbed a tree in front of the Supreme Court building in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to protest judicial decisions in his criminal case. The incident, captured in photos that went viral on social media, highlights unconventional methods of dissent in the country. The protester aimed to draw attention to his grievances against the court system.
Officers from the State Security Service (SSS) of Tashkent Region conducted an operational measure to halt the corrupt activities of a lawyer. The defender allegedly promised a local resident to mitigate a court sentence by leveraging his connections within the judicial system.
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made significant statements on reforming state governance and boosting economic growth in the country. According to him, the government is focusing on strengthening anti-corruption efforts, attracting investments, and developing the tourism sector.
The global aviation industry is emerging from the pandemic into a period of recovery and growth. However, according to analysts from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), rising revenues are accompanied by a sharp increase in costs. Operational and capital expenditures, including rising prices for new aircraft and higher leasing rates, are becoming a key challenge for airlines. In these conditions, only carriers with strong brands operating in the premium segment can maintain healthy margins, while competition in the low-budget and mass segments is becoming more difficult.
The Tashkent City Transport Main Directorate has announced changes to the operation of bus routes 13 and 69 within the city. These modifications primarily affect the direction from the Izza neighborhood toward the city center, implemented to enhance the transportation system and provide convenience for passengers.
A plan to launch production of electric and hybrid cars in the Bukhara region has been announced. This was reported by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a meeting focused on the effectiveness of reforms, efficient use of the region's economic potential, and future priority tasks. The meeting reviewed key target indicators for socio-economic development by 2026, including increasing the gross regional product to 102.1 trillion soums, achieving growth of 9.1% in industry, 5.9% in agriculture, and 20.1% in services, reducing unemployment and poverty levels to 2%, and providing income for 381,500 people.
According to a decree by the President of Uzbekistan dated November 9, 2025, the working hours in state medical institutions will transition to a five-day work week starting April 1, 2026. The Ministry of Health explained the implementation process, which includes on-duty shifts during holidays and weekends to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations.
A harmful locust infestation has begun in several regions of Uzbekistan, with hatching reported in Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya regions from March 22, Samarkand region from March 24, and Jizzakh region from March 28. The Agency for Plant Quarantine and Protection officially announced this development. Specialists clarified that the focus is on 1-2 year-old Moroccan locusts, and efforts are underway to prevent their spread to agricultural lands and household plots.