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 Parliament Discusses Intellectual Property Rights
Uzbekistan's parliament reviewed intellectual property protections, legal reforms, and measures against counterfeit products.
Uzbekistan to Play Friendly Against South Korea on 6 October
Uzbekistan will play an away friendly match against South Korea on 6 October as part of the upcoming FIFA international …
Mirziyoyev Accepts Credentials from Nine Ambassadors
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev accepted credentials from nine newly appointed ambassadors on 28 July 2026 to deepen bilateral ties.
Non-Performing Loans in Uzbek Banks Reach 3.6% in July
Non-performing loans in Uzbekistan's banking sector reached 22.9 trillion soums or 3.6% of total loans as of 1 July 2026.
Uzbekistan Banking Assets Exceed 1 Quadrillion Soums
Total assets of Uzbek commercial banks reached 1,005.8 trillion soums as of 1 July 2026, marking an 18% annual increase.
Uzbekistan Stock Issuance Reaches 269.4 Trillion Soums
Uzbekistan’s share volume reached 269.4 trillion soums in the first half of 2026, according to the National Agency for Prospective …
Uzbekistan Imports US$122,900 Worth of Ornamental Fish
Uzbekistan imported US$122,900 worth of live ornamental fish in January–May 2026, an increase of 44.2% year-on-year.
Ferghana-Balkh Business Forum Held in Mazar-i-Sharif
More than 300 companies attended the Ferghana-Balkh Business Forum in Mazar-i-Sharif, focusing on trade, investment projects, and regional ties.
Ferghana and Balkh to Expand Economic Ties
Ferghana and Balkh provinces agreed to expand trade, economic, and investment ties during a meeting between regional leaders in Mazar-i-Sharif.
JSC Kvartz Posts 5.9 Billion Soums Profit in H1 2026
JSC Kvartz reported a net profit of 5.9 billion soums for the first half of 2026, recovering from a loss …