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 and AIG Hospitals discuss partnership opportunities
Uzbek officials and India’s AIG Hospitals discussed healthcare cooperation, investment opportunities and the exchange of expertise during talks in Hyderabad.
Modern boxing complex opens in Gulistan
A new boxing complex has opened in Gulistan, providing modern training facilities and equipment for up to 120 young athletes …
Uzbekistan, Chinese firm expand critical minerals cooperation
Uzbekistan’s Technological Metals Plant and China’s Shaanxi Non-ferrous Metals Holding Group signed a cooperation memorandum on critical minerals development and …
Uzbekistan & India Prep Key Bilateral Commission Meeting
Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister met India's Ambassador to finalize preparations for the 14th Intergovernmental Commission session set for June 18 in …
Uzbekistan-Iran Trade Surges 48% Ahead of Joint Commission
Uzbekistan and Iran agreed to hold their 17th intergovernmental commission in Q4 2026 after bilateral trade jumped 48.1% year-on-year in …
Uzbekistan Rubber & Plastics Output Jumps 25.7% in 2026
Uzbekistan's large industrial firms produced 6.2 trillion soums of rubber and plastic goods in Jan–Apr 2026, up 25.7% year-on-year, led …
Uzbekistan Raisin Exports Surge 34% in Early 2026
Uzbekistan shipped 21,400 tons of raisins worth $24.5M to 44 countries in Jan–Apr 2026, a 33.5% jump year-on-year, with Kazakhstan …
Maria Timofeeva wins WTA 125 title in Croatia
Uzbekistan’s Maria Timofeeva claimed the WTA 125 title in Makarska, Croatia, defeating Latvia’s Darja Semenistaja in straight sets in the …
Hero of Uzbekistan Ibrahim Gafurov dies at 88
Ibrahim Gafurov, a Hero of Uzbekistan, literary scholar, writer and translator, has died at the age of 88 after a …
Uzbek agencies found to have delayed citizen appeals
More than 1,000 overdue citizen appeals were identified across Uzbek state bodies, with materials on 13 agencies sent to prosecutors.