Pakistan’s Minister of State for Federal Education Visits TSUOS: Expanding Cooperation in Education and Culture
On 27 October 2026, a high-level delegation led by Ms. Wajiha Qamar, a prominent Pakistani politician and stateswoman serving as Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, visited Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TSUOS).
The Minister was accompanied by Mr. Ziyo Sahib, a representative of Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission, and Mr. Saeed Bilal, an official of the Ministry of Education. The distinguished guests were welcomed by Professor S. A. Nasirova, Rector of TSUOS, and Z. I. Alimov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.
During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of promising initiatives aimed at elevating cultural and academic relations between the two countries to a new level. Particular attention was given to the following key areas of cooperation:
- Enriching children’s literature in both countries through new translated works and original publications, as well as establishing an exchange of literary works in Uzbek and Urdu;
- Developing comprehensive partnerships between TSUOS and Pakistani universities, including the University of Peshawar and the National University of Modern Languages (NUML);
- Strengthening academic exchange programmes for faculty members and students, alongside the implementation of joint research projects;
- Establishing a dedicated “Uzbekistan Corner” at the National Library of Pakistan to showcase Uzbekistan’s rich history, culture, and literary heritage.
During her visit, Ms. Wajiha Qamar familiarised herself with the activities of the Pakistan Centre at TSUOS and the Higher School of South Asian Languages. She expressed her appreciation for the university’s strong commitment to the study of Urdu language and literature, as well as Pakistani history and culture.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to develop a joint Roadmap to ensure the practical implementation of the initiatives and proposals discussed.
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