{"id":56513,"date":"2025-12-16T16:07:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=56513"},"modified":"2025-12-16T19:21:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:21:18","slug":"tajikistan-culture-week-in-pakistan-75-member-high-level-cultural-delegation-visits-islamabad-deepening-bilateral-cultural-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/tajikistan-culture-week-in-pakistan-75-member-high-level-cultural-delegation-visits-islamabad-deepening-bilateral-cultural-ties\/","title":{"rendered":"TAJIKISTAN CULTURE WEEK IN PAKISTAN ! 75-Member High-Level Cultural Delegation Visits Islamabad, Deepening Bilateral Cultural Ties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56515\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-696x480.jpg 696w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-609x420.jpg 609w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><strong>ISLAMABAD : December 16, 2025 \u2013 The cultural delegation from the Republic of Tajikistan, headed by Her Excellency Ms. Sattoriyon Matlubakhon Amonzoda, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan, will visit Pakistan from 17 to 23 December 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ambassador of Tajikistan Sharizoda Yusuf Toir called on President of Pakistan and Minister Communication Abdul Aleem Khan. He briefed them about the cultural week being celebrated in Islamabad. Minister assured his full cooperation and said all members of cultural delegation will be state guests of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation is accompanied by Mr. Makhsumov Mehrubon, Senior Specialist, International Relations Department, Ministry of Culture, Tajikistan. Comprising eminent cultural figures including artists, actors, writers, dancers, and other cultural practitioners, the delegation represents the rich diversity of Tajikistan\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tajikistan Pakistan Cultural Cooperation Important for P2P Relations : President with Ambassador\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8ui6jTKHaSs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The delegation is scheduled to arrive at Islamabad International Airport on 17 December 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The visit is being organized by the National Heritage &amp; Culture Division (NHCD) in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Lok Virsa, with the objective of strengthening bilateral cultural cooperation, promoting people-to-people contact, and enhancing mutual understanding between Pakistan and Tajikistan.<\/p>\n<p>The programme will commence in Islamabad with the delegation\u2019s visit to the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), followed by a lunch hosted in their honour.<\/p>\n<p>The itinerary further includes a visit to the Lok Virsa Museum and a bilateral meeting between H.E. Ms. Sattoriyon Matlubakhon Amonzoda and the Federal Minister for National Heritage &amp; Culture, Mr. Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, focusing on avenues for enhanced cultural collaboration. A ministerial dinner will also be hosted in honour of the visiting delegation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56517\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-Poster.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-Poster-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-Poster-337x420.jpg 337w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Subsequently, the delegation will take part in a series of activities at PNCA, including a media interaction involving ministers from both sides, an art exhibition, and a formal programme featuring welcome addresses by senior officials, and Ministers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The day\u2019s proceedings will culminate in mutual cultural performances by Pakistani and Tajik artists, highlighting shared traditions and artistic expressions.<\/p>\n<p>The cultural engagements will continue at Lok Virsa with a screening of the Tajik film \u201cRustam and Suhrob\u201d, followed by the Opening Ceremony of the Cultural Week of Tajikistan in Pakistan. The ceremony will include a craft exhibition and cultural performances, showcasing Tajik artistic traditions.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, the Hon\u2019ble Minister will also tour the Craft Bazaar and Ethnology Museum, providing an opportunity to highlight Pakistan\u2019s indigenous crafts and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lok Virsa will further host a dedicated cultural performance by the Tajik delegation, followed by Pakistan\u2013Tajikistan mutual cultural performances, reinforcing artistic collaboration and cultural exchange between the two countries.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The delegation will later proceed to Lahore, where visits to prominent heritage sites, including Lahore Fort, Allama Iqbal Museum, and Badshahi Mosque, are planned, offering deeper insight into Pakistan\u2019s historical and cultural legacy.<\/p>\n<p>A cultural performance at Shalimar Bagh, showcasing Pakistani and Tajik artistic traditions in a historic setting, will be a highlight of the Lahore visit.<\/p>\n<p>The visit is expected to significantly contribute to the promotion of cultural diplomacy, deepen bilateral cultural ties, and lay a strong foundation for sustained cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan in the fields of arts, heritage, and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56528\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tajikistan-Pakistan-Culture-Week-3-300x133.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Tajik Ambassador Sharifzada Yusuf Toir called on Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan in Islamabad.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ambassador briefed the cultural contingent about the visit and their scheduled activities, which are visiting Pakistan at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>The cultural contingent, which has been accorded the status of a state guest, will be the largest cultural delegation to visit Pakistan in terms of numbers. The delegation will include artisans, singers, artists and dancers who will showcase Tajik culture through various events and exhibitions.<\/p>\n<p>The cultural delegation members will set up stalls and perform at Lok Virsa and Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad, followed by two days of cultural programs in Lahore.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"NdjvB1MAVy\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-august-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 August 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 August 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-august-2025\/embed\/#?secret=6ixMCM48qh#?secret=NdjvB1MAVy\" data-secret=\"NdjvB1MAVy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD : December 16, 2025 \u2013 The cultural delegation from the Republic of Tajikistan, headed by Her Excellency Ms. Sattoriyon Matlubakhon Amonzoda, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan, will visit Pakistan from 17 to 23 December 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. 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