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.
Uzbek business owner’s 95 million soum fines cancelled after legal review
Authorities in Uzbekistan have annulled 27 administrative fines totaling 95 million soums imposed on an entrepreneur who was in prison, …
Bus collides with BYD vehicle in Tashkent
A passenger bus and a BYD car were involved in a traffic accident in Tashkent’s Mirabad district; both drivers were …
Child rescued after falling into pipe in Tashkent region
Emergency services in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent region rescued a five-year-old boy who fell into a pipe inside a deep well; the …
Putin and Mirziyoyev to launch construction of first nuclear power plant unit in Uzbekistan
The presidents of Russia and Uzbekistan will take part in a videoconference ceremony marking the start of construction of the …
Uzbekistan to establish “Investments in Creativity” fund with annual budget of 200 billion soums
Uzbekistan will launch a state fund to support culture, arts, and literature with annual financing of 200 billion soums, alongside …
Mirziyoyev to visit Russia on 4–5 June for SPIEF and bilateral talks
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Russia to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, deliver a plenary speech, and …
Uzbekistan and United States discuss public diplomacy cooperation
Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers to discuss strengthening …
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan foreign ministers discuss cooperation
Foreign ministers of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan held a phone conversation, reaffirming strategic partnership and discussing further expansion of bilateral and …
Shirak Avia launches Yerevan–Tashkent direct flights
Armenian airline Shirak Avia has launched regular direct passenger flights between Yerevan and Tashkent, restoring air connectivity between the two …
Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 opens in Samarkand
The international environmental exhibition Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 has officially opened in Samarkand, bringing together participants from over 100 …