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Uzbekistan explained why residents cannot disconnect from central heating on their own

Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services Ozoda Zhurayeva said that disconnecting apartments from central heating in order to switch to individual boilers is prohibited by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 194 of July 5, 2014. The ban is explained by the need to keep the building's common system operational. The question was prompted by a proposal to raise heating and hot water tariffs by an average of 30% from November 1, 2026.

Nilufar Karimova
3 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to offer investors 128 oil and gas blocks with reserves of 5.8 trillion cubic meters of gas

At an open dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors on October 16, Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the preparation of 128 investment blocks with estimated gas reserves of 5.8 trillion cubic meters and liquid hydrocarbons of 560 million tons. Also discussed were deep gas processing, reform of the liquefied gas market, and personnel training.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
Economy

KAPITAL SUG‘URTA announced the results of three years of operation: payouts exceeded 404 billion soums

The insurance company KAPITAL SUG‘URTA presented its performance results for 2024–2026. According to the company, over this period more than 404.25 billion soums in insurance indemnities were paid to clients, over 200 jobs were created in the regions, and more than 56.7 billion soums in taxes were transferred to the budget. The company also reported the digitalization of its services.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
Culture

UNESCO Conference on the Scientific Heritage of Central Asia Held in Paris

On October 7, 2026, an international conference dedicated to the intellectual heritage of Central Asia was held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. More than 300 participants discussed the contributions of the region's scholars, the work of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, the digitization of manuscripts, and international scientific cooperation. The initiative is linked to speeches by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the UN in 2017 and 2025.

Shahnoza Ergasheva
3 min read
World

Old Tanks, Combat Drones and New Technologies: What Pakistan Can Offer Uzbekistan in the Defense Industry

During a week-long press tour organized with the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Pakistan, journalists visited Pakistani defense industry enterprises: Heavy Industries Taxila (tank modernization), NRTC (communications and electronic warfare) and Pakistan Ordnance Factories (ammunition). Pakistan is simultaneously modernizing outdated Soviet-Chinese armored vehicles and developing drones while reducing their production costs. Possible areas of cooperation with Uzbekistan include equipment modernization, technology transfer and

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
World

72-year-old Tashkent resident who extorted $500 thousand from a Bukhara businessman while posing as an Administration of the President employee sentenced to 8 years

The Bukhara City Criminal Court sentenced 72-year-old Kh. Yu. to 8 years imprisonment for extortion on an especially large scale. He posed as an Administration of the President employee, intimidated the head of a Bukhara company with an inspection and demanded $500 thousand. He was detained while receiving 10 million soums on his card.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Samarkand to create a 'Najot' center for children affected by crimes, modeled on Barnahus

The President of Uzbekistan adopted a resolution on additional measures to improve the system of social protection of children. In Samarkand, based on the Icelandic Barnahus model, a 'Najot' center will be created, where from October 20 interrogations and other procedural actions with minor victims will be conducted with mandatory audio and video recording. The recordings may be used in court without summoning the child. From 2027, such children will be guaranteed free legal assistance.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

'They hunt wealthy people': the story of an entrepreneur mired in debt because of online casinos

Kun.uz published the story of an entrepreneur from Andijan region who had been playing online casinos since 2020, lost 300 thousand dollars in a year and a half, incurred debts of about 200 thousand dollars, was sentenced to 8 years and spent 14 months in a colony near Karshi. He describes the scheme used to draw players in, the 'debt bondage' through the organizers, and asks the authorities to take measures against the spread of online gambling.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Economy

Mirziyoyev announced plans to build second and third nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan

On October 16, during an open dialogue with investors in the fuel and energy sector, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said the country has plans to build a second and a third nuclear power plant. Talks with new partners on the second plant are scheduled for October 17. Details of the projects — location, capacity, cost and timelines — have not yet been disclosed. According to Serbian President Vucic, the second plant is planned to be built with China, but this has not been officially confirmed.

Nilufar Karimova
3 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to Attract Private Investment in Energy Saving at Pumping Stations and Expand Private Participation in Power Grids

Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during a dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors, announced plans to attract private capital into the modernization of social facilities and pumping stations on an energy-efficient basis. Tax benefits for 10 years will be clarified in the Tax Code, and the Samarkand experience of transferring grids to a private operator will be extended to the Jizzakh and Tashkent regions.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Economy

Shavkat Mirziyoyev announces creation of an Investors' Council in the fuel and energy sector headed by Saida Mirziyoyeva

On October 16, at an open dialogue with energy investors, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the creation of an Investors' Council in the fuel and energy sector. It will be headed by the Head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva. The Council will promptly resolve investors' issues — from land allocation to commissioning of facilities. Its powers, composition and working procedures have not yet been disclosed.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to Establish an Investors' Council in the Fuel and Energy Sector Headed by Saida Mirziyoyeva

At an open dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors, Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the creation of an Investors' Council to be headed by Presidential Administration head Saida Mirziyoyeva. The Council will promptly resolve investors' problems — from land allocation to commissioning of facilities. Also discussed were personnel training and the transfer of liquefied gas supplies to the private sector by 2027.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to build 5,000 km of power grids and 16 substations by 2030 and develop an energy master plan through 2050

At an open dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors on 16 October, Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the construction of 5,000 km of power grids and 16 substations by 2030, expansion of energy storage capacity to 4.5 GW, development of a National Energy Master Plan through 2050, dedicated sites for data centers, and exports of 'green' energy to Europe via the Caspian Sea.

Dilnoza Rahimova
4 min read