The section of the D002 highway connecting Tashkent and Nurafshon cities from kilometers 4 to 9 is closed until July 21. Drivers have been advised to use alternative routes due to the closure.
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According to the Committee for Religious Affairs, there are currently 2,160 mosques and 199 non-Islamic religious organizations operating in Uzbekistan. In the first half of 2026, 12 new mosques were registered.
During rapid operations conducted in Tashkent city, nearly 3.2 kilograms of illegal narcotics were confiscated. Several suspects were detained regarding these incidents, and criminal cases were initiated against them.
728 grams of cocaine smuggled from Sierra Leone was confiscated in Tashkent city. The narcotic was hidden inside auto parts.
The procedure for developing and implementing master plans for the development of cities and villages in Uzbekistan will be improved. According to new requirements, master plans will be registered in a single electronic registry.
In Uzbekistan, the administrative liability related to the loss of passports and ID cards is set to be reconsidered. This change is part of the president's decision aimed at improving public services and providing additional conveniences for citizens.
Uzbekistan is planning significant reforms in the system of selecting and evaluating promising leadership candidates. According to the new regulations, candidates will be assessed based on a 100-point criteria using artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
