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 Senate Chief Meets Global Union Leader in Geneva
Uzbekistan's Senate Speaker Tanzila Narbayeva met ITUC Secretary-General Luc Triangle in Geneva to expand labor rights cooperation and social protection …
Uzbekistan Digitizes Military Draft System, Cuts Red Tape
Uzbekistan's Defense Ministry proposes automatic military registration for 16-year-olds and shifts medical exams to public clinics, slashing bureaucracy.
Uzbekistan Signs UN Refugee Agency Cooperation Plan for 2026
Uzbekistan's National Human Rights Center and UNHCR signed a 2026 joint work plan, prioritizing refugee protections, statelessness prevention, and legal …
Uzbekistan Bets $30B on AI to Transform Mining Sector
Uzbekistan's president orders a sweeping AI and digital overhaul of mining and geology, targeting $30B in investment and halving the …
Uzbekistan, Belarus Forge Labor Migration Pact in Minsk
Uzbekistan and Belarus held high-level talks in Minsk on expanding organized labor migration, workforce training, and protecting migrant workers' rights …
Bukhara Kids' Bike Marathon Marks World Environment Day
Over 100 preschoolers rode balance bikes in Bukhara's 7th Cycling Marathon, organized by the OSCE and Uzbekistan's Education Ministry for …
Uzbekistan Rental Contracts Surge 20%, Tax Revenue Up 49%
Uzbekistan registered nearly 542,000 rental contracts in early 2026, with tax revenue jumping 48.8% year-on-year as the property market formalizes …
China's Si Jie Stone Eyes Battery & Lighting Plants in Uzbekistan
Chinese firm Si Jie Stone presented plans to build a battery recycling facility and export-oriented lighting plant in Uzbekistan during …
Uzbekistan & US DFC Plan Joint Investment Platform
Uzbekistan and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation discussed a Joint Investment Platform and new project financing to deepen strategic …
Uzbekistan-Belarus Talks Target Trade, Logistics & Culture
Senior diplomats from Uzbekistan and Belarus met in Minsk to advance trade, industrial cooperation, transport links, and humanitarian ties across …