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Askar Yakubov

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 Plov Gains Protected Geographic Status
Tashkent Plov Gains Protected Geographic Status
Tashkent festive plov has been officially registered as a geographical indication in Uzbekistan, ensuring legal protection of its traditional recipe …
15:48 · 14/04/2026
Uzbekistan Hosts Water Security Roundtable in Tashkent
Uzbekistan Hosts Water Security Roundtable in Tashkent
Experts and diplomats met in Tashkent to discuss water security in Central Asia, climate impacts, and regional cooperation ahead of …
14:44 · 14/04/2026
Uzbekistan Plans Easier Business Account Freezes
Uzbekistan Plans Easier Business Account Freezes
Uzbekistan plans to simplify procedures for freezing and unfreezing business bank accounts in tax cases, reducing court involvement in non-disputed …
14:15 · 14/04/2026
Uzbekistan Sees Surge in Credit Self-Bans
Uzbekistan Sees Surge in Credit Self-Bans
Over 2.2 million citizens in Uzbekistan have activated credit self-restriction services, reflecting rising awareness of financial security and fraud prevention.
13:53 · 14/04/2026
Humo Payment System Reports Profit Surge in 2025
Humo Payment System Reports Profit Surge in 2025
Uzbekistan’s Humo payment system more than doubles revenue and boosts net profit to 313 billion soums in 2025, driven by …
13:36 · 14/04/2026
Uzbekistan to Launch Online Pharmaceutical Sales
Uzbekistan to Launch Online Pharmaceutical Sales
Uzbekistan plans to introduce online medicine sales via marketplaces as part of e-commerce reforms, improving access, logistics standards and regulation.
13:20 · 14/04/2026
Uzbekistan Tightens Customs Rules for E-Commerce Imports
Uzbekistan Tightens Customs Rules for E-Commerce Imports
Uzbekistan introduces a two-year bonded warehouse experiment for e-commerce imports, setting new unified customs rates and tighter tax controls.
13:03 · 14/04/2026
Uzbek Taekwondo Athlete Wins Gold at World Championships
Uzbek Taekwondo Athlete Wins Gold at World Championships
Uzbekistan’s Yosinbek Odilov won gold at the WT Taekwondo World Youth Championships in Tashkent, defeating his opponent from Oman in …
12:44 · 14/04/2026
Uzbekistan Showcases Investment Potential in Beijing
Uzbekistan Showcases Investment Potential in Beijing
Uzbekistan presented its economic, tourism, and investment opportunities in Beijing, attracting strong interest from leading Chinese companies and investors.
11:43 · 14/04/2026
IMF Sees 7.7% Growth in Uzbekistan Economy for 2025
IMF Sees 7.7% Growth in Uzbekistan Economy for 2025
IMF reports 7.7% GDP growth for Uzbekistan in 2025 and urges tighter monetary policy, fiscal discipline, and faster structural reforms.
11:20 · 14/04/2026