Ministry of Economy proposes legalizing hookah lounges to combat shadow market

Kyrgyzstan|business|February 11, 2026 / 08:07 AM

AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministry of Economy has proposed a bill to permit hookah smoking within specialized establishments, according to a draft law released for public discussion on February 6...

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