According to a decree signed by the President of Uzbekistan on March 5, additional measures have been established to stimulate production and improve scientific research processes in the pharmaceutical sector. These measures include the provision of tax and customs incentives for pharmaceutical enterprises, as well as financial support from various funds.
According to information released by the press service of Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), 45 organized criminal groups were identified in the country during January and February 2024. These groups were involved in various criminal activities, prompting extensive counter-operations by law enforcement agencies.
Uzbekistan is implementing new requirements for the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products, along with changes to the rules for pharmaceutical companies' participation in state procurement. These measures are outlined in a presidential decree, signaling a significant overhaul of the sector.
In the Sergeli District of Tashkent, schoolchildren and other students are being forced to cross a canal via narrow pipes. Videos of this incident are being widely shared on social media, raising concerns among residents. Authorities have commented on the situation.
Latofat Amirova, a poet from Kashkadarya region and laureate of the Zulfiya State Prize, has been granted a two-room apartment in the Karasu district of Samarkand city. The apartment is fully furnished and equipped with all modern amenities.
According to the Uzbekistan Football Association, the Uzbekistan women's national football team has achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup for the first time ever. This success came after the team secured a decisive 4:0 victory over Bangladesh in their final group stage match, with goals scored by Diyorakhon Habibullayeva, Nilufar Kudratova, and Dildora Nozimova (2 goals).
Uzbekistan's Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, held a meeting with the Chairman of the Vietnamese multi-sector company ROX Group, Tran An Tuan. The discussions focused on developing modern urban infrastructure and expanding the investment portfolio in key economic sectors.
Uzbekistan has concluded the project selection phase for the first season of the 'Initiative Budget' program for 2026. From March 8 to 10, a three-day propaganda stage officially commenced, serving as a preparatory platform ahead of the decisive voting.
In a large-scale operation to repatriate Uzbek citizens, 21,712 people have returned to their homeland. The majority arrived from Saudi Arabia – 17,963 individuals, accounting for over 80% of the total returnees.
Uzbekistan's canoe slalom team delivered a strong performance at the Asian Junior (U18) and Under-23 (U23) Championships and the ICF World Ranking international tournament, held from March 2 to 8 in Thailand. The country's athletes secured a total of 5 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals.
In the Samarkand and Surkhandarya regions of Uzbekistan, state officials have been detained for accepting bribes in exchange for processing documents and restoring property rights. These incidents highlight the ongoing anti-corruption efforts in the country and the active measures taken by law enforcement agencies.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, at an event marking International Women's Day, declared that the country will implement a strict, systematic fight against any cases of violence and pressure targeting women and children. He stated that a strategic task has been adopted for this purpose, and a recently signed decree will bring significant changes to address these issues.