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.
Navoiyuran Increases Output to 8.6 Trillion Soums
Navoiyuran state enterprise produced 8.6 trillion soums worth of goods in H1 2026, marking a 13.5% production increase year-on-year.
Uzbek Security Services Seize 9 kg of Drugs
Uzbekistan's State Security Service and police seized nearly 9 kg of illicit drugs in Surkhandarya and Jizzakh regions during recent …
Sherzod Khodjaev Appointed Energy Minister of Uzbekistan
Sherzod Khodjaev has been appointed Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan, succeeding Jurabek Mirzamahmudov after nearly four years in office.
Uzbekistan, UNESCO Discuss Cultural Heritage Projects
Gayane Umerova and UNESCO World Heritage Centre Director Lazare Eloundou Assomo met in Busan to discuss cultural heritage preservation projects …
Uzbekistan and Montenegro Discuss Strengthening Economic Ties
Uzbekistan and Montenegro discussed boosting trade, economic ties, tourism, and forming an intergovernmental commission during bilateral talks.
UAE Firms Sign US$6.1 Billion Biofuel Deal in Khorezm
UAE companies Allied Biofuels and Deem Engineering signed an agreement for a US$6.1 billion hydrogen-based biofuel project in Uzbekistan's Khorezm …
New Andijan to Build $45 Million Park and Waterpark
A $300 million investment project in New Andijan will build a modern park, waterpark, and a 750,000-square-meter residential complex.
Tashkent Airport Customs Seize 34 kg of Drugs From Thailand
Customs officers at Tashkent International Airport seized about 34 kg of illegal drugs smuggled from Thailand through a multi-country transit …
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan Aim to Boost Trade to US$5 Billion
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan discussed expanding bilateral trade cooperation and increasing trade volume to US$5 billion during talks in Kabul.
Ferghana Expands Trade and Investment Ties With Afghanistan
A delegation from Uzbekistan's Ferghana region has arrived in Afghanistan to boost trade, expand exports, and establish new trade houses.