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 presents Youth Strategy “Youth–2030”
Uzbekistan unveiled the Youth Strategy 2030 targeting employment, education, entrepreneurship, and support for 9.5 million young citizens nationwide.
National Bank of Uzbekistan profit reaches 603bn soums
NBU net profit rose to 603.2bn soums in Q1 2026, up 28.9% year-on-year, with moderate asset growth and improved credit …
Hamkorbank increases profit by nearly 19% in Q1 2026
Hamkorbank net profit reached 467.7bn soums in Q1 2026, up 18.9% year-on-year, while assets and credit portfolio continued strong growth.
Alokabank profit rises 63% in Q1 2026
Alokabank net profit reached 118.0bn soums in Q1 2026, up 63.4% year-on-year, driven by asset and loan growth despite higher …
Shinhan Bank prepares entry into Uzbekistan market
South Korea’s Shinhan Bank is preparing to enter Uzbekistan, planning a local subsidiary as part of its Central Asia expansion …
Over 1.6 million Uzbeks traveled abroad in Q1 2026
More than 1.63 million citizens of Uzbekistan traveled abroad for tourism in January–March 2026, up 111,600 year-on-year, the National Statistics …
Tashkent launches unified city parking system pilot
Tashkent has launched a pilot project integrating parking spaces into a unified city system to improve safety, reduce congestion and …
Russia expands border checks of electronic devices
Russia updates border law allowing officials to inspect mobile phones, laptops and devices of travelers, with fines or up to …
Uzbekistan Tightens Laws on Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Uzbekistan has introduced stricter criminal penalties for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials, strengthening child protection legislation.
Aral Fish Cuisine Festival to Be Held in Karakalpakstan
The “99 Dishes of Aral Fish” international festival will take place in Karakalpakstan, showcasing regional cuisine and promoting gastronomic tourism …