Uzbekistan's 2024 cotton harvesting season has concluded with a yield of 3.8 million tons, marking the highest output in the past decade. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, this represents a 12% increase compared to 2023, highlighting the government's efforts to boost the cotton industry and enhance export capabilities.
The President of Uzbekistan signed a decree on March 13 aimed at digitizing the agricultural sector and introducing modern technologies. The document focuses on developing the agro-sector, creating a system of “smart” services, and expanding financial support for farmers. According to the decree, “Agrobank” has been designated as the main driver of changes, with the task of attracting additional resources amounting to 25 trillion soums by 2026.
The government of Uzbekistan has delivered humanitarian aid to the Iranian people through Turkmenistan using several trucks, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The cargo included food items such as flour, rice, sugar, pasta, sunflower oil, canned goods, as well as medicines and medical supplies, aimed at addressing the specific needs of the Iranian population.
A government commission in Uzbekistan, led by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojayev, visited the "New Generation" special industrial zone in the Tashkent region. During the visit, a project by Chinese company JAC Motors was presented, with plans to launch an automobile plant by 2026. The project is valued at $135 million and aims to establish a facility with an annual production capacity of 30,000 vehicles. The plant will manufacture internal combustion engine vehicles, hybrids, and electric vehicles, as part of efforts to diversify Uzbekistan's automotive industry.
A large-scale campaign to identify passengers evading fare payments in public transport continues in the capital of Uzbekistan. Specialists from the State Institution for Monitoring and Control of Public Transport in Tashkent are conducting regular raids on bus routes across all districts of the city.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held an expanded meeting during his visit to the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine (AGMK), dedicated to the fundamental transformation of the country's mining and metallurgical industry. The main outcome of the meeting was the announcement of the establishment of an Industrial Council under the chairmanship of the head of state, which will ensure systematic control over the implementation of projects with a total value of $22 billion.
A new alternative toll highway spanning 171 km is planned for the Tashkent-Angren-Qamchiq Pass route. In an interview with the "Uzbekistan 24" TV channel, Asliddin Isayev, Deputy Director of the "Avtoyolinvest" agency under the Committee of Automobile Roads of the Ministry of Transport, announced that the project is estimated at $3.66 billion. This initiative is considered one of the country's largest strategic infrastructure projects, with a total length of 314 kilometers.
Law enforcement agencies in Uzbekistan's Andijan Region have detained six individuals suspected of kidnapping and publicly humiliating a female resident of the Izboskan District. The suspects allegedly forcibly took the woman to a deserted location, cut her hair against her will, and recorded the act on video with the intent to distribute it on social media.
Uzbekistan has released the results of its judicial practice for cases involving the forgery of official documents in 2025. Under Article 228 of the Criminal Code, which covers the production, forgery, or use of fake documents, stamps, and seals, a total of 5,962 individuals were held criminally liable. This figure underscores the government's ongoing efforts to combat crime, but it also points to persistent societal issues that may hinder legal integrity and economic stability.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan inspected the activities of the Digital Control Center established at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex. The head of state had previously participated in the launch ceremony of the 3rd copper enrichment plant at the complex. The center is designed to coordinate production processes at the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd copper enrichment plants, increase efficiency, and ensure continuous monitoring.
Tashkent – The Association of Representatives of Foreign Pharmaceutical Companies and Manufacturers (ARFPCM) has sent an official appeal to Health Minister Asilbek Khudayarov, calling for enhanced measures to combat the illegal import and circulation of uncertified medicines. A copy of the letter is available to the editorial office of Podrobno.uz.
The Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan has officially registered Ethical Rules for the creation, implementation, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and systems. The document, registered under number 3787 on March 14, 2026, establishes principles of legality, data protection, and a prohibition on relying solely on AI for legally significant decisions, emphasizing the necessity of human oversight in automated processes.