Timely consideration of public appeals, on-site problem resolution, and ensuring consumer rights have become one of the priority tasks today. In this direction, practical work conducted by the Federation of Consumer Rights Protection Societies of Uzbekistan demonstrates positive results.
Specifically, an oral appeal was received in Zarafshon city from citizen A. Amonov. He reported that he had concluded a contract with a local entrepreneur for the manufacturing of iron gates, having pre-paid 4 million 600 thousand soms. The entrepreneur promised to complete the work within ten days.
Although the gates were delivered on time, their quality and existing defects caused a legitimate protest from the consumer. Specialists of the Zarafshon City Consumer Rights Protection Society thoroughly studied the situation. After a clarifying conversation with the entrepreneur, all defects in the product were eliminated, and the installation of new iron gates fully compliant with the consumer's residential building quality requirements was ensured.
Another appeal was also successfully resolved by the specialists of the Consumer Rights Protection Society in the Nurot district. Citizen Zh.B., residing in Mustaqillik mahalla, filed a complaint stating that the 400 amp automatic circuit breaker installed in the distribution panel of the 0.4 kilovolt transformer substation frequently failed due to overload, causing inconvenience to residents.
The appeal was reviewed according to established procedures with the participation of system specialists. The identified discrepancies were rectified directly on site, ensuring comfortable conditions for the mahalla residents.
Such examples confirm the principle of 'human interests are the highest value' in the country. The fact that every appeal receives attention, and problems are solved on a legal and prompt basis, strengthens public trust in state and public institutions.
At a joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Defense and Security, as well as the council of people's deputies of the Yangikhayot district, results of work on preventing offenses, combating crime and corruption were discussed.
The meeting was attended by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Defense and Security, Q. Burkhonov, a member of the Senate Committee on Science, Education and Health, G. Marufova, the management of the Tax Committee, deputies of the council of people's deputies of the Yangikhayot district, local executive authorities, representatives of law enforcement agencies and relevant institutions.
Reports from the head of the district, the prosecutor, and the heads of internal affairs bodies were heard, after which deputies raised a number of questions regarding the current situation.
According to the measures conducted in the district, in the first half of 2026, there was a 50% decrease in crimes committed by previously convicted persons, a 38% decrease in crimes among youth, a 25% decrease in crimes among women, and a 14.2% decrease in crimes committed under the influence of alcohol.
At the same time, an increase of 19% in the number of crimes identified at the initiative of internal affairs bodies indicates the activation of preventive activities.
During the discussion, it was noted that work needs to be strengthened in several areas. Specific tasks were defined, including ensuring effective control over the implementation of preventive measures, targeted work with the population in need of social protection, guaranteeing the full reflection of the set tasks in information platforms, and strengthening cooperation between responsible organizations.
Based on the submitted proposals and comments, a joint act was adopted, and a plan of measures for fulfilling the established tasks was approved.
A round table was held at the center for media content preparation with the participation of heads and employees of print media, as well as chief editors and responsible persons. This event was organized in a hybrid format via video conferencing, which included representatives from local publications' editorial offices from various regions of the republic online.
During the live, sincere, and constructive dialogue, the head of the Uzbekistan Journalists Association, the renowned figure Shuhrat Oripov, emphasized that ensuring freedom of speech and the press, as well as increasing the role of the media in society's life, are among the stable directions of state policy in the country in recent years.
It was acknowledged that systematic work is being carried out in the country to modernize the media space and raise the quality of national content to international standards. Furthermore, legal guarantees aimed at protecting the legitimate interests of the media and strengthening their material and technical base are gradually being expanded.
The system for providing the population with timely and quality information has significantly improved due to the widespread introduction of digital technologies into the national media sphere. Special attention is paid to training young and talented personnel capable of meeting the requirements of modern journalism, as well as organizing their internships abroad.
The activities of state bodies and institutions in the field of information provision have been radically activated, and an open dialogue has been established between them, the media, and the public. The practice of holding open discussions and preparing analytical and critical materials on current socio-economic problems in local publications and television channels is expanding.
The regulatory framework governing the information sphere is being improved in accordance with modern requirements, creating a free creative environment for industry participants. The development of internet journalism and the blogosphere contributes to strengthening public control as an institution of civil society.
The opportunities for widely promoting our national values on the international arena are expanding through increasing the competitiveness of local media products. Participants highly appreciated that the discussion was dedicated to comprehensive issues of modern press development and support for industry workers.
During the round table, special attention was paid to the priority tasks outlined in the state leader's holiday greeting for press and media workers. It was noted that it is extremely important to ensure social protection, stimulate labor, improve health, and enhance the living conditions of media workers.
An initiative has been put forward to develop a new comprehensive conceptual and normative document by the Department of Communications of the Presidential Administration. Within this initiative, a number of issues are planned to be studied, including identifying problems in the development of media activities, creating modern mechanisms for the legal and social protection of journalists, implementing fundamental models for personnel training, organizing systematic professional development and supporting young journalists, as well as improving the activities of the Uzbekistan Journalists Association.
It is important that the draft of this normative document will be formed not only based on the views of one organization but also on the opinions and proposals of the journalists themselves, as they best know the industry and feel its pain points.
Today's meeting was organized precisely for this purpose. Round table participants shared their views on expanding the audience of print media, improving content quality, integration with digital platforms, and discussed the real difficulties faced by editorial offices and ways to solve them.
The proposed solutions will contribute to creating a system that serves the interests of journalists and contributes to the development of the country's media space. It is planned that such meetings will be held regularly, with future stages involving representatives of internet publications, bloggers, and independent media experts.
Among people, the place of those who dedicated their lives to serving the country's development, making it part of the meaning of their lives, is considered special among the victims of repression. Nazirkul Hasanov, who came of age in Zomin and held responsible positions at the republican level, was also one of these martyrs. Unfortunately, this person, who considered serving the nation his duty, became another victim of the political purge of 1937–1938.
The national independence has provided an opportunity to fully study the darkest and most painful pages of history. Today, restoring the names of the victims of repression and providing information about their lives and activities to young people has become one of the important directions of state policy, aiming to strengthen the feeling of respect for history and loyalty to memory.
For this reason, every August 31st is observed as the Day of Remembrance of Repression Victims, honoring the memory of thousands of our compatriots who sacrificed their lives for the path of the homeland's independence and the public interest. Among them is Nazirkul Hasanov, a brave and resolute son from the land of Zomin.
Nazirkul Hasanov was born in 1903 into a poor peasant family in Yom village, Zomin district. His childhood was spent with labor and hardship. Although he received religious education in 1914–1916, he later studied for a year and a half at the Russian-Turkmen school in Zomin. However, his positive attitude towards the Jizzakh uprising in 1916 influenced his fate, and he was forced to leave his studies and engage in farming.
The initiative and leadership qualities inherent in his nature manifested early. Before long, he participated in establishing a Komsomol cell. Having been active as a member of the VKP(b) since 1920, Nazirkul Hasanov performed responsible duties in the Jizzakh district party committee and in council organizations in Samarkand and Surkhandarya. Later, he worked as the chairman of 'Ozkolkhozstroy' in 1930–1933, then as deputy head of the People's Commissariat of Land Affairs of the Republic, and from 1934 as the chairman of the Executive Committee of the Khorezm region. At the same time, he continuously increased his knowledge and experience by receiving external education at the Sverdlov Institute.
According to historical sources, Nazirkul Hasanov is considered one of the leaders who made a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the region during his time in Khorezm. Some research notes that he, along with other regional leaders of that era, played an active role in the establishment of a higher education institution in Khorezm. This information is confirmed in modern memories and archival documents.
However, the 'Great Terror' of 1937, one of the harshest periods of history, spared him no quarter. On August 6, 1937, Nazirkul Hasanov, arrested by NKVD officers, was subjected to criminal proceedings based on fabricated charges. A year later, on November 2, 1938, his case was reviewed, and he was sentenced to death by shooting.
However, the scales of justice of history spoke. During the years of independence, the names of the victims of repression have been cleared, and wide paths have been opened to study their lives and activities. Scientific research has been conducted based on archival documents regarding Nazirkul Hasanov, and articles have been published about his life and service in public administration.
The life path of Nazirkul Hasanov is a bright example of how the suffering, hopes, and lessons of an entire nation are embodied behind the destiny of one person. Honoring the memory of such individuals is respect for the past, responsibility for the present, and a duty for the future, because the names of those who were sacrificed for the freedom of the people and the future of the Homeland will never be forgotten.
