Askar Yakubov
Askar Yakubov is a professional photojournalist with extensive experience in news and reportage photography. He specializes in fast-paced coverage of social, political, cultural, international, business, and community events, with a sharp eye for capturing expressive shots and conveying the atmosphere of an event under tight time constraints. His skill set spans reportage, portrait, and documentary photography, along with image editing and color correction, and preparing photo materials for media and digital platforms. He is known for his professionalism, adherence to editorial standards, and ability to work both independently and as part of a shooting team.
Uzbekistan Central Bank 2025: Inflation Cut, Reserves Hit $66B
Uzbekistan's Central Bank cut inflation from 9.8% to 7.3% in 2025, grew reserves 1.6x to $66.3B, and slashed bad loans …
Uzbekistan Passes Noise Law: 45dB Day, 35dB Night Limits
Uzbekistan's Senate approved landmark noise protection legislation, but senators exposed a critical gap: ordinary citizens have no way to enforce …
Uzbekistan, Egypt Agree 2026–2028 Cooperation Program
Uzbekistan and Egypt agreed on a 2026–2028 foreign ministry cooperation program and signed a memorandum to expand diplomatic research and …
Uzbekistan Passes First Comprehensive Noise Protection Law
Uzbekistan's Senate approved a landmark noise pollution law establishing enforceable limits, quiet hours, agency powers, and compensation for harmful noise …
Uzbekistan Senate Shields Courts From Interference With New Law
Uzbekistan's Senate passed judicial independence legislation criminalizing court interference and introducing administrative liability for contempt and courtroom disorder.
Central Asian States Sign Statement on Mountain Ecosystems
Central Asian countries signed a joint statement in Samarkand to strengthen coordinated efforts to protect mountain ecosystems and biodiversity.
Global Metal Markets Under Pressure From Inflation Risks
Global metal markets came under pressure in mid-June 2026 as geopolitical tensions and inflation expectations weighed on precious and industrial …
Sergeli Car Market Reconstruction 95% Complete in Tashkent
Reconstruction of the Sergeli used vehicle and spare parts market in Tashkent has reached 95%, with major upgrades and digital …
Uzbekistan Cracks Down on Two Corruption Cases in Andijan Region
Law enforcement agencies in Uzbekistan’s Andijan region uncovered two separate corruption cases involving a construction inspector and a bank manager …
Uzbekistan, St. Petersburg Agree on Language Center
Uzbekistan and St. Petersburg agreed to open a Russian-language testing center in Samarkand and expand cooperation on labor migration issues.