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.
Tashkent Investment Forum 2026: 8,000 Guests, 99 Countries
Uzbekistan's fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum opens June 16–18, drawing 8,000 participants from 99 countries to sign deals across energy, …
Uzbekistan Jails Eight for Funding Terrorism via Fake Charity
Eight Uzbek residents were convicted for funneling money to a terrorist group through a fake Palestinian charity on Telegram, with …
Senator Demands Action Over Decade-Long Flooding in Karakalpakstan
A Uzbek senator has formally demanded flood remediation in a Karakalpakstan district where a failing drainage system has waterlogged homes …
Uzbekistan, US Deepen Trade Ties in High-Level Talks
Uzbekistan's Presidential Administration chief met US Deputy Commerce Secretary David Vogel to accelerate American business investment and expand bilateral economic …
Uzbekistan Backs ICAO Council Expansion in First Reading
Uzbekistan's lower house approved ratification of ICAO Chicago Convention amendments expanding the Council to 40 members and the Air Navigation …
Uzbekistan Launches Zero Energy Building Standards by 2040
Uzbekistan's Cabinet approved a phased ZEB program targeting 30–35% energy cuts in public buildings, mandatory energy audits, and full ZEB …
Uzbek Customs Seize $155K in Undeclared Chinese Goods in Fergana
Uzbek customs officers at the Kokand post seized over 16 tonnes of misdeclared Chinese goods worth 2 billion soums during …
Tashkent Tax Inspectors Arrested for $5,000 Tender Bribery
Two Uzbek tax inspectors were caught taking a $5,000 bribe to rig a commercial property tender in Tashkent's Yunusabad district, …
Uzbekistan's Veterans Bill Sent Back for Revision After Debate
Uzbekistan's parliament returned the draft Law on Veterans for revision after its second reading, citing unresolved questions over eligibility criteria …
Uzbekistan Fraud Ring Stole $2.7M Via Tax Cashback App
Three suspects in Fergana used fake invoices worth 3.3 trillion soums to fraudulently claim cashback from 211,000+ citizens via Uzbekistan's …