Illegal energy use causes UZS 825 billion in damage to the state in nine months

Uzbekistan has identified 2,795 cases of illegal natural gas and electricity consumption over the first nine months of 2026, causing estimated damage to the state of UZS 825.3 billion.

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Customs officers seize nearly 25 kg of pregabalin in parcel from China

Law enforcement officers have seized nearly 25 kg of pregabalin, a potent pharmaceutical substance, from a parcel sent from China and detained two men who came to collect it at a courier company’s office in Tashkent.

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Ministry proposes extending lower-tariff electricity allowance to 350 kWh a month in gas-short areas during heating season

The Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services has proposed raising the monthly electricity consumption limit eligible for a lower tariff from 200 kWh to 350 kWh during the heating season for households in areas without natural gas or with unreliable gas supplies. The change could save more than 1.5 million households a combined UZS 171 billion over the winter.

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Tashkent to ban polluting fuels in greenhouses and tighten winter emissions monitoring

Greenhouses in Tashkent and five surrounding districts will be required to adopt cleaner heating technologies under a proposed environmental regime that would ban the burning of tires, plastics, bitumen, fuel oil, used oil and waste.

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Construction inspectorate identifies 3,166 violations requiring demolition in nine months

Uzbekistan’s construction inspectorate recorded 3,166 violations of building standards that were remedied through demolition in January–September 2026, as it carried out more than 301,000 inspections at nearly 28,700 construction sites.

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Low-income families to receive one-time UZS 1 million payments under proposed winter assistance plan

Uzbekistan plans to provide one-time payments of UZS 1 million to low-income families in November to help cover expenses during the 2026–2027 heating season, under a draft presidential decree submitted for public discussion.

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Two Chinese firms at the same address compete for UZS 10.3 billion Telecom Soft tender

Two Chinese companies registered at the same address in Tianjin have competed against each other in a UZS 10.3 billion tender held by Uzbekistan’s Telecom Soft, with one winning a contract to supply video surveillance equipment for automated traffic enforcement systems.

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Uzbekistan plans to raise household LPG prices from UZS 2,000 to UZS 5,000 per kg

Uzbekistan plans to raise the regulated price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for households from UZS 2,000 to UZS 5,000 per kilogram, while providing eligible low-income families with compensation of UZS 3,000 per kilogram for up to 20 kg a month.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Uzbekistan this week

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Uzbekistan and India from October 17 to 22, with talks in Samarkand and meetings in the Indian cities of Mumbai and Jamnagar. More than 200 representatives of major US companies are expected to accompany him to Uzbekistan.

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Uzbekistan to cut customs fees on international courier shipments by 20%

Uzbekistan will reduce customs clearance fees for international courier shipments by 20% from November 1, 2026, as part of a broader plan to expand the country’s transport and logistics infrastructure.

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President Mirziyoyev signs law introducing life imprisonment for sexual violence against children under 14

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law introducing life imprisonment or prison terms of up to 25 years for sexual violence against children under 14. The law also abolishes the statute of limitations for prosecuting these crimes and strengthens penalties for other offenses involving violence against children.

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Uzbekistan aims to restore 3.7 million hectares of pastureland in 2027

Uzbekistan plans to restore 3.7 million hectares of pastureland in 2027 as part of a broader effort to reverse land degradation, improve water supplies and expand access to grazing areas. The government will also grant 470 neighborhoods free use of 627,000 hectares of pastureland for 49 years, with the plots exempt from taxes.

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Uzbekistan’s services market grows 17% to UZS 908.5 trillion in January-August

Uzbekistan’s market services sector grew by 17% in real terms year on year to UZS 908.5 trillion in January–August 2026, with financial services, telecommunications and education recording the fastest growth.

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Mirziyoyev and Aliyev discuss expanding economic ties during Baku meeting

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on October 14 to discuss the implementation of previously reached agreements, expanding economic cooperation and regional and international issues.

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From 527,000 to 962,000: How births in Uzbekistan have changed since 1991

The annual number of births in Uzbekistan has fluctuated significantly since independence, falling from 723,400 in 1991 to a low of 527,600 in 2000 before climbing to a record 962,000 in 2023. The figure has declined over the past two years, with 879,600 births registered in 2025.

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Nasaf lose 2–1 to Al Wahda at home in AFC Champions League Two

PFC Nasaf lost 2–1 to the United Arab Emirates’ Al Wahda at home in Karshi on October 14, with Argentine forward Facundo Kruspzky scoring twice in the first half before Bobur Abdikholikov’s deflected effort sparked a second-half fightback that fell just short.

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Telecom Soft tender cancelled over suspected links between bidders

A tender worth UZS 10.316 billion for equipment used in automated traffic enforcement has been cancelled after signs of links between the bidders and possible coordinated actions were identified.

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Fake bank calls, online loans and $8 million transferred abroad in crypto: SSS uncovers Tashkent fraud scheme

A fraud scheme in which suspects allegedly posed as bank employees to steal money from customers and take out online loans in their names has been uncovered in Tashkent. A cybersecurity employee at a bank’s head office is among those suspected of involvement.

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Uzbekistan plans joint driving school with German companies to train truck and bus drivers

Uzbekistan is discussing plans to establish a joint driving school with German companies to train truck and bus drivers for employment in Germany, alongside efforts to secure recognition of Uzbek driving licenses in the country.

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Kazakhstan to roll out new electronic entry system for visa-free travelers, including those from Uzbekistan

Kazakhstan will introduce a new electronic entry authorization system for visa-free travelers, including Uzbek citizens, with the requirement becoming mandatory on July 1, 2027. The QazETA system will be rolled out in stages from November 2026, initially on a trial basis, during which travelers will not be refused entry solely for lacking authorization.

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