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SOCIETY
New financial pyramid scheme Ml Share targets thousands of Uzbeks under the guise of charity
A new financial pyramid scheme operating under the name Ml Share is gaining traction in Uzbekistan, raising concerns about weak enforcement against fraud schemes despite repeated public warnings from the country’s leadership.
SOCIETY
Meat prices climb again in Uzbekistan as imports rise and production growth slows
Meat prices in Uzbekistan have begun rising again, extending a trend that intensified last year and continued into early 2026, placing additional pressure on household budgets and reviving concerns over food security and inflation.
POLITICS
US lawmakers urge Trump to convene leaders’ summit with Central Asian countries
Members of the US Congress have sent a letter to President Donald Trump recommending the organization of a summit in the “Central Asia–US” (C5+1) format. The letter highlights that the forum presents a unique opportunity to strengthen cooperation with Central Asia and advance US strategic interests in the region.
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Uzbekistan makes pre-school “zero grade” mandatory ahead of school enrollment
SOCIETY | 13:06
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Uzbekistan launches $50m fund to boost industrial cooperation and SME growth
SOCIETY | 12:46
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Saudi–Turkish consortium to build major multidisciplinary hospital in Fergana
SOCIETY | 12:44
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Uzbekistan’s international reserves hit record $75bn
SOCIETY | 12:01
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Health authorities refute quarantine rumors in Tashkent kindergartens
SOCIETY | 11:56
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Uzbekistan clears regulatory hurdles for Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal access
POLITICS | 11:25 / 06.02.2026
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Pharmacies in Uzbekistan earned billions through inflated drug prices in 2025
SOCIETY | 10:07 / 06.02.2026
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Uzbekistan imposes temporary ban on livestock imports from India amid Nipah outbreak
SOCIETY | 09:21 / 06.02.2026
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Uzbekistan and Pakistan agree on roadmap to deepen strategic partnership, boost trade to $2bn
POLITICS | 21:52 / 05.02.2026
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Uzbekistan to launch regular bus service to St Petersburg from Tashkent
SOCIETY | 20:01 / 05.02.2026
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Central Bank rejects claims of cyberattacks on Uzbekistan’s financial system
SOCIETY | 20:00 / 05.02.2026
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Tashkent and Islamabad discuss defense and security cooperation
POLITICS | 19:58 / 05.02.2026