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 uncovers 19 billion soum gas meter fraud
Uzbekistan has launched a criminal investigation after authorities uncovered the embezzlement of 19 billion soums linked to natural gas meter …
Central Asian and Azerbaijani leaders discuss regional cooperation, adopt Cholpon-Ata Declaration
President of Uzbekistan outlines priorities for regional cooperation at the Central Asia–Azerbaijan summit, as leaders adopt the Cholpon-Ata Declaration.
First Ladies of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan Visit Altyn Balalyk Center
First Lady of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, alongside the First Ladies of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan, visited the Altyn Balalyk rehabilitation center …
Afghan Business Delegation Explores Opportunities at Angren Tire Plant
An Afghan business delegation visited Uzbekistan's sole tire manufacturer, Birinchi Rezinotexnika Zavodi in Angren, to discuss importing tires and expanding …
Mirziyoyev Calls for Stronger Regional Cooperation in Central Asia
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for stronger regional cooperation at an informal summit of Central Asian leaders and Azerbaijan in …
Procedure Approved for Issuing National Certificates to Primary School Teachers
Uzbekistan has approved regulations for primary school teachers' qualification exams, offering a 15% monthly salary bonus for holders of certificates …
Construction of China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway Continues
Construction of the $4.7 billion China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway line continues in Kyrgyzstan, with key progress on mountain tunnels, bridges, and track …
Tashkent's GRP Grows 13.3% in First Half of 2026
Tashkent's Gross Regional Product reached 226.0 trillion soums in January–June 2026, recording the highest growth rate among all regions at …
Andijan Allocates 730 Million Soums for Guinness Record
Andijan regional authorities allocated 730 million soums to finance the Guinness World Record inclusion of the Andijan Polka dance.
Tunnel Leading Toward Uzbekistan Discovered in Kyrgyzstan
Law enforcement in Kyrgyzstan's Batken region discovered an underground tunnel leading toward Uzbekistan, suspecting its use for smuggling.