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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.

Bukhara Court Sentences Uzbek Citizen for Mercenary Activity
Bukhara Court Sentences Uzbek Citizen for Mercenary Activity
A court in Uzbekistan's Bukhara region sentenced a 30-year-old man to three years in prison after convicting him of mercenary …
17:07 · 13/07/2026
Samarkand Deputy Prosecutor Detained in Bribery Case
Samarkand Deputy Prosecutor Detained in Bribery Case
A deputy prosecutor in Uzbekistan's Samarkand region has been detained on suspicion of bribery and abuse of office, with criminal …
16:39 · 13/07/2026
Mirziyoyev Reviews Sheet Metal Production in Bekabad
Mirziyoyev Reviews Sheet Metal Production in Bekabad
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspects a new US$839 million casting and rolling complex at the Uzbek Metallurgical Plant featuring automated Italian …
15:03 · 13/07/2026
Uzmetkombinat Launches Country’s First Casting and Rolling Complex
Uzmetkombinat Launches Country’s First Casting and Rolling Complex
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev launches the country’s first hot-rolled sheet metal casting and rolling complex at Uzmetkombinat to produce 1 million …
14:47 · 13/07/2026
New Electric Train Launched Between Tashkent and Bekabad
New Electric Train Launched Between Tashkent and Bekabad
Uzbekistan launches a new six-coach electric train on the 192-kilometer route between Tashkent and Bekabad to carry 300,000 passengers annually.
14:28 · 13/07/2026
Uzbekistan, China Discuss New Joint Investment Projects
Uzbekistan, China Discuss New Joint Investment Projects
Representatives from Uzbekistan and China discussed new investment projects and manufacturing opportunities during a business forum in Pujiang County.
12:00 · 13/07/2026
Uzbekistan, Russia Discuss Migrant Protection in Far East
Uzbekistan, Russia Discuss Migrant Protection in Far East
The Consul General of Uzbekistan and the Acting Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Representation in Vladivostok discussed protecting Uzbek …
11:30 · 13/07/2026
Uzbekistan Utilizes New Pakistani Trade Corridors
Uzbekistan Utilizes New Pakistani Trade Corridors
Uzbekistan has started utilizing new overland trade corridors opened by Pakistan through Iran and China to bypass Afghanistan.
10:32 · 13/07/2026
EU Launches Central Asia Connectivity Platform
EU Launches Central Asia Connectivity Platform
The European Commission has launched a new connectivity platform to coordinate strategic investments in transport, energy, and digital infrastructure.
10:20 · 13/07/2026
Karakalpakstan Kindergartens to Close Temporarily Due to Heat
Karakalpakstan Kindergartens to Close Temporarily Due to Heat
State and private kindergartens in several cities and districts of Karakalpakstan will temporarily suspend operations due to an expected sharp …
09:50 · 13/07/2026