Davlat qarzi 47 mlrd dollarga yetdi. 

Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Omission of key information

Leaving out relevant contextual information that would help readers fully understand the significance of the reported facts.

The article provides detailed figures on the size, growth, sources, and uses of public debt, but omits several contextual elements that would help readers interpret these numbers: 1) No international or historical comparison: - The article notes: "Umumiy qarzlarning yalpi ichki mahsulotga nisbatan ulushi 31,9 foizni tashkil etgan." but does not explain whether 31.9% of GDP is considered high, moderate, or low compared to: • Uzbekistan’s own past levels (e.g., 5–10 years ago) • Similar countries in the region or with similar income levels. 2) No discussion of risks or sustainability: - The text states that half of the external debt (19.83 billion dollars) is used to cover budget deficits: "tashqi qarzning teng yarmi — 19,83 milliard dollar byudjet taqchilligini yopishga sarflangan" but does not mention potential risks (e.g., debt sustainability, refinancing risk, currency risk) or expert assessments. 3) No alternative viewpoints or expert commentary: - All information is attributed to the Ministry: "Vazirlik bergan maʼlumotga ko‘ra..." without any independent economists’ or international institutions’ assessments that might confirm, nuance, or question the implications of the figures. This does not make the article misleading, but it narrows the interpretive frame and slightly favors the official narrative by presenting the data without critical or comparative context.

5 suggestions

Add historical context for debt-to-GDP and absolute debt levels, for example: "Taqqoslash uchun, 2018-yilda davlat qarzi YAIMga nisbatan X% ni tashkil etgan, 2020-yilda esa Y% bo‘lgan."

Include international comparisons to show where Uzbekistan stands: "Jahon banki maʼlumotlariga ko‘ra, o‘rta daromadli davlatlarda davlat qarzining YAIMga nisbatan o‘rtacha darajasi Z% ni tashkil etadi. O‘zbekistonning 31,9% ko‘rsatkichi bu ko‘rsatkichdan past/yuqori."

Add at least one independent expert or institution’s assessment of debt sustainability and risks: for example, quote a local economist or an IMF/World Bank report on whether current debt dynamics are considered sustainable.

Briefly mention potential risks and benefits of current borrowing levels (e.g., impact on future budgets, currency risk, interest rate risk, but also potential growth effects of investment projects) in a neutral tone.

Clarify that the article is based on official data and that full evaluation of debt sustainability requires more detailed analysis (e.g., maturity structure, interest rates, currency composition).

Selective use of sources

Relying on a single type of source or one institution’s data without indicating possible alternative perspectives or independent verification.

The article is entirely based on information from the Ministry of Economy and Finance: "Iqtisodiyot va moliya vazirligi jami kreditlar miqdori... ochiqladi" and "Vazirlik bergan maʼlumotga ko‘ra...". No other sources (e.g., independent economists, international organizations, opposition figures, or budget watchdogs) are cited. While this is common for short news briefs, it means the narrative is effectively the official government framing of the debt situation. There is no indication of whether independent data confirm these figures, nor any alternative interpretation (e.g., concerns about rapid growth of debt, efficiency of spending, or long‑term fiscal risks).

4 suggestions

Explicitly state that the data come from the Ministry and, where possible, cross‑reference with publicly available data from international institutions (e.g., World Bank, IMF) to show consistency or note differences.

Include at least one short comment from an independent economist or fiscal policy expert on what these figures mean for the country’s economy.

If alternative assessments exist (e.g., from international rating agencies or think tanks), briefly summarize them, even if they broadly agree with the official data.

Clarify the limitations of relying on a single official source, for example: "Mazkur maʼlumotlar hukumatning rasmiy hisobotlariga asoslangan bo‘lib, mustaqil audit natijalari hozircha eʼlon qilinmagan."