Uzbekistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken action against fast bowler Naseem Shah for criticizing a politician's presence at the opening of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the country's premier domestic tournament. Shah commented on a PCB post about the opening game on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Why is she treated like the queen at Lord’s?" in an apparent reference to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's attendance at the stadium. He deleted the post shortly after and later claimed his account had been hacked.

The leadership of the Tashkent Metro has commented on reports of a forced train stop at the "Khalqlar Dustligi" station. According to official information, the cause of the incident was a short-term technical malfunction of the train.

In Uzbekistan, the cotton harvesting season is ongoing in the agricultural sector. According to state statistics data, harvesting work is currently ahead of schedule, raising expectations for a record yield by the end of the year. However, experts advise caution regarding these optimistic forecasts, as factors such as climate change and water resource issues still pose significant threats.

A powerful dust storm struck the city of Termez in Uzbekistan today, starting at 13:00 local time, leading to a sharp deterioration in air quality. The concentration of harmful particles in the atmosphere significantly exceeded permissible limits, posing a serious health risk to the local population.

Law enforcement agencies in Uzbekistan have uncovered two separate cases of illegal trade in precious metals in Namangan Region and Tashkent. According to the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office, in the Davlatobod district of Namangan Region, two men were apprehended while selling gold ingots. One ingot was sold for $8,500 and 420,000 Uzbek som, highlighting the significant scale of illicit activities in the country's precious metals market.

The automotive market is evolving, with drivers increasingly demanding solutions that combine efficiency and performance without compromise. The BYD YUAN UP DM-i addresses this demand as a new-generation compact SUV that integrates electric dynamics, low fuel consumption, and long-distance travel freedom.

A major cybercrime committed by a resident of Syrdarya Region has been uncovered by Uzbekistan's internal affairs authorities. The 22-year-old suspect allegedly used malicious APK files distributed via Telegram to gain access to the mobile devices of more than 200 citizens from various parts of the country, stealing data linked to their bank cards.

In Tashkent, the second phase of modernization work on the Minor Ring Automobile Road (MRAR) has commenced. The project involves critical activities such as road milling, laying new asphalt pavement, and pipeline installation, leading to temporary traffic restrictions in the Chilanzar district for several days.

A social educational project has been launched in Tashkent, offering children from low-income families the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills for free. The initiative was spearheaded by the Central Asian University for Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University), which is organizing free training courses for youth from the Tashkent district.

A new multidisciplinary clinic has been inaugurated at the Fergana Institute of Public Health, constructed on the basis of City Hospital No. 2. The facility has become one of the first comprehensive Smart AI clinics in the country, equipped with artificial intelligence systems, marking a step forward in healthcare modernization efforts in the region.

Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, Nodirbek Saydullayev, addressed the safety of storing large amounts of money on plastic cards during a media dialogue focused on reducing cash circulation and developing digital services. He emphasized the critical importance of protecting personal data, stating that if citizens do not disclose their card information, including OTP codes, to anyone, no one can withdraw funds from their accounts. Saydullayev likened a card to a passport, urging owners to safeguard it as a valuable document.

In the Yangihayot district of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, customs officials and law enforcement agencies conducted a joint operation that uncovered a large cache of illegally stored medical devices in a local resident's home. The seized items included stents, catheters, and other devices used in complex surgical procedures, totaling over 3,600 units across 38 different types. Preliminary estimates place the total value of these devices at more than 1.1 billion Uzbek soums.