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 Large-Scale Tax Evasion Scheme
Uzbek authorities have opened a criminal case over an alleged tax evasion scheme involving six companies and tax officials, with …
Ancient Walls Discovered at Kubbo Archaeological Site
Archaeologists in Uzbekistan uncovered ancient walls dating from the 3rd century BC to the 10th century AD at the Kubbo …
Kazakhstan Seeks Faster Uzbek Transit Approval for Oilseed Meal
Kazakh oil processors have urged Uzbekistan to shorten approval times for transit shipments of sunflower meal and oilcake through its …
Uzbek Soum Gains More Than 1% Since Late July
The Uzbek soum strengthened 1.04% against the U.S. dollar since late July, while Alpari analyst Anna Bodrova cited lower gold …
Low-Income Families Receive 179.2 Billion Soums in VAT Cashback
More than 651,300 consumers in Uzbekistan received 179.2 billion soums in social VAT cashback in the first half of 2026, …
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan to Lift Trade Barriers on 20 Goods from 10 August
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan will remove tariff and non-tariff barriers on about 20 product categories from 10 August to boost bilateral …
Lawmakers Back Bill on Constitutional Court Rights Protection
Uzbekistan's Legislative Chamber has approved in the second reading a bill aimed at strengthening rights protection through the Constitutional Court.
Who Can Receive Housing Repair Aid After Disasters in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has outlined the eligibility criteria and procedures for receiving financial assistance to repair homes damaged by fires or natural …
Uzbekistan's Gas Imports Rise as Exports Decline
Uzbekistan increased natural gas imports in the first half of 2026 while exports declined, according to official statistics.
Body of Uzbek Citizen Who Died in Türkiye Returned Home
The body of a 36-year-old Uzbek citizen who died in Türkiye's Bursa Province has been returned to Uzbekistan and handed …