The authorities decided to establish calm and order in the republic. This is the task not only of policemen but also of representatives of residential committees, representatives of the public, people of various nationalities inhabitting the area. A high official of the republic's passport agency told Tass this action can be compared to a census taking. It will be possible to establish the total number of the republic's population and also to spot persons who cause suspicion. The look of Tashkent changes sharply as dusk sets in.
People prefer to stay at home.
A well-informed source in the Uzbekistan Interior Ministry told Tass that the crime rate decreased in Uzbekistan after February 16. This is seen most strikingly in Tashkent. The number of crimes, particularly of grave crimes, sharply dwindled. Automobiles with foreign markings are hardly seen in the streets. 3 Central Asian nations to fight financial crisis Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Friday pledged to take coordinated action to alleviate the impact of the world financial crisis on their economies.