Independent Report
Islamabad, 16 December 2025: Ambassador Sharifzoda Yusuf Tohir of Tajikistan called on President Asif Ali Zardari. The President reaffirmed the strong Pakistan–Tajikistan ties since 1992 and discussed cooperation in trade, energy, defence, security, and regional connectivity, including the timely completion of the CASA-1000 project. He welcomed proposals for joint cultural events, including marking Allama Iqbal’s 150th birth anniversary in 2027, emphasizing people-to-people contacts.