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, Algeria Plan Trade Body, Business Council and Export Expo
Uzbekistan FM Saidov and Algeria's trade minister discussed a joint intergovernmental commission, a Business Council, and a "Made in Uzbekistan" …
Switzerland's OSCE Chairmanship Deepens Central Asia Engagement
Switzerland's 2026 OSCE chairmanship prioritizes dialogue and trust-building, with Uzbekistan named a key regional partner under a joint 2026–2027 cooperation …
Uzbekistan Launches National Cancer Program, Targets 45% Survival Rate
President Mirziyoyev approved a sweeping oncology overhaul targeting 45% five-year survival rates, universal palliative care, and a WHO-backed National Cancer …
Uzbekistan Plans to More Than Double Fish Output to 500,000 Tons
President Mirziyoyev approved plans to scale Uzbekistan's fish production from 206,000 to over 500,000 tons, backed by intensive aquaculture technology …
ADB Deploys $4 Billion for Middle East Crisis-Hit Nations
The Asian Development Bank is mobilizing $4 billion to help 15 countries affected by the Middle East conflict, covering energy, …
AstraZeneca Proposes Cost-Sharing Model for Uzbekistan Drug Access
AstraZeneca pitched a cost-sharing financing model at Uzbekistan's 5th Pharma Forum to expand patient access to innovative cancer and rare …
Nestlé's Health Routes Program Reaches 12,000+ Uzbek Students
Uzbekistan's "Health Routes" program, backed by Nestlé, expanded its reach across all regions at a national seminar reviewing the 2025–2026 …
Uzbekistan Parliament Eyes UN Human Rights Protocol Ratification
Uzbek lawmakers and UN experts met in Tashkent to explore ratifying optional protocols allowing individual complaints to UN human rights …
FlyArystan Launches Urgench–Almaty Route Starting September 2026
Kazakhstan's low-cost carrier FlyArystan will launch twice-weekly direct flights between Urgench, Uzbekistan, and Almaty from September 3, 2026, boosting Central …
Uzbekistan Central Bank Fines Four Lenders in May Review
Uzbekistan's Banking Supervision Committee addressed 36 issues across 8 meetings in May 2026, fining two banks and two microfinance organizations …