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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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Islamic Development Bank to fund $164m in infrastructure and education projects in Uzbekistan
BUSINESS | 12:55
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Uzbekistan ratifies feasibility study agreement for Trans-Afghan railway
POLITICS | 11:55
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Former customs inspector cleared of bribery charges in Fergana after 15 years
SOCIETY | 10:55
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Domestic goods and services to receive price advantage in budget-funded procurement
BUSINESS | 10:00
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Social tax threshold doubled for self-employed under business regulation overhaul
SOCIETY | 16:09 / 09.02.2026
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Cashless transactions surge as bank card usage rises across Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 16:09 / 09.02.2026
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Healthcare and education top corruption statistics in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 14:45 / 09.02.2026
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Homebuyers refunded billions after complaints over housing quality and delays
SOCIETY | 14:43 / 09.02.2026
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Ecology department head detained in Surkhandarya over alleged bribery
SOCIETY | 13:30 / 09.02.2026
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Uzbekistan makes pre-school “zero grade” mandatory ahead of school enrollment
SOCIETY | 13:06 / 09.02.2026
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Uzbekistan launches $50m fund to boost industrial cooperation and SME growth
SOCIETY | 12:46 / 09.02.2026
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Saudi–Turkish consortium to build major multidisciplinary hospital in Fergana
SOCIETY | 12:44 / 09.02.2026