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 Japan Expand Digital Cooperation Talks
Uzbekistan and Japan held talks in Tokyo to expand cooperation in digital technologies and AI, focusing on IT training, services …
Uzbekistan Dismisses Heads of 44 Power Companies After Audit
Uzbekistan has dismissed 44 regional electricity company heads following criticism over high energy losses and poor performance in distribution networks.
Uzbekistan trade turnover rises to US$18 billion in Q1
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade reached US$18 billion in Q1 2026, with rising imports and exports, and China and Russia remaining key …
Uzbekistan launches Tashkent–Khiva high-speed train
Uzbekistan Railways launches a new high-speed train linking Tashkent and Khiva, cutting travel time to 7.5 hours with regular weekly …
Uzbekistan, Jiangsu deepen investment cooperation
Uzbekistan and China’s Jiangsu province discussed expanding trade ties, industrial cooperation and joint projects ahead of a regional forum in …
Uzbekistan approves eco fines reform, waste projects
Uzbekistan approved reforms to environmental penalties and major waste management projects, including waste-to-energy plants and a hazardous waste platform.
Uzbek Human Rights Center, Justice Academy sign pact
Uzbekistan’s National Human Rights Centre and the Academy of Justice signed a cooperation memorandum to expand legal education, research and …
Kyrgyz officials visit Namangan to study governance reforms
A delegation of Kyrgyz civil servants visited Namangan to explore Uzbekistan’s reforms in public administration, digital services, and social protection …
Uzbekistan introduces subsidies for water-saving tech
Uzbekistan will subsidize farmers adopting water-saving irrigation technologies to improve efficiency and reduce agricultural water consumption nationwide.
Uzbekistan to reimburse accounting certification costs
Uzbekistan will compensate expenses for international accounting certification exams between 2026 and 2028 to support professional development in the finance …