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 to Temporarily Limit Train Speeds Due to Heat
Uzbekistan will temporarily reduce train speeds on sections of its railway network during extreme heat, with some passenger services expected …
Ceiling Damaged at Turon Metro Station in Tashkent
Part of the ceiling at Tashkent's Turon metro station was damaged on 16 July, injuring two passengers slightly and temporarily …
Uzbek Soum Remains Stable Against US Dollar, Analyst Says
The Uzbek soum remains resilient against the US dollar despite short-term fluctuations, supported by solid fundamentals, Alpari analyst Anna Bodrova …
Mirziyoyev Announces Mahalla Reform and New Funding Push
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev unveiled reforms to Uzbekistan's mahalla system, expanding budgets, bank lending and social services at the neighborhood level.
Navoi Investigator Detained in Bribery Case
A senior police investigator in Uzbekistan's Navoi Region has been detained on suspicion of accepting a US$1,000 bribe, the State …
Uzbekistan, Latvia Discuss Expanding Economic Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Latvia discussed trade, investment, transport and logistics cooperation, including new business initiatives and investment projects.
Uzbekistan Ranks Third for Web Browsing Speed in nPerf 2026
Uzbekistan ranked third for fixed internet web browsing performance among 14 countries with comparable GDP per capita in the 2026 …
Uzbekistan Plans Stricter Rules for Credit Advertising
Uzbekistan plans to require credit advertisements to disclose total repayment costs and overpayment, while introducing stricter consumer protection rules.
Eco Party Proposes ‘Green’ Bus Stops for Tashkent
Uzbekistan’s Eco Party has proposed a pilot project to create environmentally friendly bus stops in Tashkent with shade, solar panels …
Uzbekistan to Launch Virtual Card for E-Government Payments
Uzbekistan will introduce a free virtual bank card on the Unified Portal of Interactive Public Services to pay for government …