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.
Uzbektelecom Posts Record Quarterly Profit Growth
Uzbekistan’s Uzbektelecom reported record quarterly profit in 2026, driven by revenue growth, strong currency gains and improved financial performance.
Uzbekistan Moves to Modernize Veterinary Oversight System
Uzbekistan’s parliament advanced a bill to upgrade veterinary supervision, strengthen food safety controls and align standards with WTO requirements.
Uzbekistan Moves to Tighten Penalties for Cyber Fraud
Uzbekistan’s lawmakers advanced a bill to toughen penalties for cyber fraud, illegal data sharing and strengthen protections in digital finance.
Uzbekistan Moves to Strengthen Cybercrime Prevention
Uzbekistan’s lower house has advanced a bill to combat cybercrime, boosting oversight, bank responsibilities and protection for victims.
Uzbek Lawmakers Pass Bill to Strengthen Business Rights
Uzbekistan’s lower house has approved a bill to protect business rights, simplify tax procedures and speed up the restoration of …
Uzbekistan Becomes Asia’s Leading Investment Hub in Central Asia
An EDB report highlights Uzbekistan as the fastest-growing recipient of Asian FDI in Eurasia, driven by energy, industrialization, and large-scale …
Reports claim UAE plans to leave OPEC and OPEC+
Media reports say the UAE has announced a decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+, though the move has not been …
Uzbekistan and China Expand Pharma Industry Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Chinese companies discussed expanding pharmaceutical cooperation, including production, biotech, vaccines, and development of a new BioPharma City cluster.
Feasibility study presented for Tashkent–Samarkand high-speed rail
Uzbekistan has received the final feasibility study for a high-speed railway between Tashkent and Samarkand, developed with South Korean partners.
Three Uzbek children returned from Russia reunited with families
Three minors from Uzbekistan were returned from Russia and reunited with their parents in Tashkent, with continued social support provided.