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Uzbekistan Prepares Reform of Drug Addiction Treatment System
Uzbekistan plans to reform drug addiction services by integrating prevention, treatment and rehabilitation into a unified support system.
Uzbekistan Plans to Upgrade Olot Border Crossing with Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan is considering upgrading the Olot border crossing with Turkmenistan, including a new bridge and changes to freight transport procedures.
Central Asian Nations Urged to Build Regional Identity Around Shared Heritage and Future
At Think Road Forum 2026 in Tashkent, ISRS expert Azamat Sulimanov said shared history and common goals could strengthen regional cooperation.
Uzbekistan Tightens Penalties for Extremism-Related Offences
A new law introduces prison sentences of up to 10 years, administrative fines and restrictions on people convicted of extremist crimes.
Samarkand Teenager Posed as Traffic Police Officer to Defraud Drivers
A school student in Samarkand impersonated a traffic police official on Telegram, offering to settle unpaid fines in exchange for money transferred to his bank cards.
Uzbekistan Seizes Jewellery Worth Over 1 Billion Soums at Tashkent Airport
Customs officers at Tashkent International Airport uncovered attempts to smuggle undeclared jewellery weighing around 691 grams and valued at over 1 billion soums.
One Person Injured in Gas Explosion in Tashkent Apartment
One person was hospitalised after a gas-air mixture ignited in an apartment building in Tashkent’s Uchtepa District, damaging doors and windows in a neighbouring flat.
Uzbekistan Seizes 613 Nicotine Pouches in Tashkent Region
Uzbek customs officers found 613 nicotine pouches concealed beneath confectionery products in a Damas vehicle. Their estimated value is 65 million soums.
Uzbekistan to Outsource Some Public Healthcare Services to Private Sector
From 2027, state medical institutions will procure selected clinical and support services from private providers under new outsourcing rules.
Uzbekistan Seizes 301,462 Pyrotechnic Items in Namangan Region
Authorities in Namangan Region seized more than 301,000 pyrotechnic items and 700 units of a medical product brought from Kyrgyzstan without required documents.