Uzbek President Islam Karimov is in critical condition after his health worsened "sharply" days after suffering a stroke.

    Karimov 's condition deteriorated sharply and, according to doctors, it is evaluated as critical, an official statement posted on a government website said.

    Karimov, 78, who has dominated the ex-Soviet nation for over 25 years, was hospitalised last Saturday following a stroke.

Source: QNA