Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the capital's development concept, addressing the city's rapid growth. Tashkent's population has exceeded 3.1 million, with projections indicating it could more than double by 2045. This necessitates a radical overhaul of approaches to construction, transport, and ecology.
A delegation from Uzbekistan's Tax Committee is in Moscow to study the practice of tax control on incomes of bloggers and other individuals operating online, based on the experience of Russia's Federal Tax Service. The parties also discussed promoting the tax service brand, increasing transparency, and cooperating with the media community.
Mahmud Kholbutayev, the former head of Sharof Rashidov District in Jizzakh Region, Uzbekistan, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribery. According to Supreme Court press secretary Aziz Obidov, the Zomin District Court found Kholbutayev guilty under relevant articles of the Criminal Code.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution titled "Supporting a Sustainable Peace in Ukraine" on the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. On February 24, 107 countries voted in favor of the document affirming Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
A gas explosion occurred in an apartment building in Kokand, Fergana Region. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, on February 25 at 14:47, a report was received about a flash in a building in the "Buston" neighborhood. The explosion was followed by a fire, which almost completely destroyed an apartment on the second floor. Neighboring apartments were also damaged.
An explosion occurred in a residential building in the Payariq district of Samarkand region. Five members of one family—a couple and their three children—were injured. Later, one of the victims died in the hospital.
In Tashkent, the State Museum of Timurid History has suspended visitor admissions from February 25. The institution has begun extensive work on reconstruction, technical equipment, and updating the exhibition space.
On February 21, 2026, the International Business Case Competition, an international business case contest organized with the support of the ADM group of companies, launched at New Uzbekistan University.
Anvar Tuychiev, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water Management, and Ecology, has sent a senatorial inquiry to Tashkent Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov, requesting information on the condition of shelters for stray animals in the capital.
Uzbek Overseas Geology Company has commenced a geological exploration project in Afghanistan. The work aims to identify reserves of hydrocarbons, as well as iron and copper ore.
The former district head was found guilty of bribery, embezzlement, abuse of power, and violations in land allocation procedures. The court also imposed a fine and a ban on holding public office.
A mass poisoning of children occurred in kindergartens in Fergana Region. The food supplier was LLC "Garden Catering Trade", selected in violation of public procurement laws. A warning from the Anti-Corruption Agency was ignored.