“On 20th January 2023, Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, PRCCSF
participated in the Seminar on “Babur: A Symbol of Shared Legacy between
Pakistan & Uzbekistan” jointly organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan to
Pakistan, Babur Legacy Center, Department of History & Pakistan Studies,
University of the Punjab Lahore at School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology,
University of Punjab, Lahore.
His Excellency Aybek Arif Usmanov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan and
The Chief Guest of the ceremony highlighted that Babur laid the foundation of one of
the world’s great empires. He stated that the legacy of Zahir-ud-Din Babur is a
symbol of shared values and friendship between Uzbekistan and Pakistan.
He also said that Pakistan’s contribution is pivotal in restoring and furthering
cultural and historic ties and the legacy of Babur and his ancestors is the most
the brilliant part of our past, present and future endeavors.
Mr. Khalid Taimur, ED, PRCCSF stated that Babur is remembered as a national
hero and considered one of the great conquerors.
He discussed the significance of bilateral relations between Pakistan and
Uzbekistan. He stated that Pakistan and Uzbekistan enjoy cordial relations and
will collaborate in other economic and social spheres for further enhanced
cooperation. He also said that the friendship and cooperation between Uzbekistan
and Pakistan are getting stronger.
Other speakers of the session were as follows:
Professor Mahboob Hussain Chairman, Department of History & Pak-Studies,
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Professor Rukhsana Iftikhar Director Babur Legacy Center, University of the
Punjab, Lahore
Professor Amra Raza, Dean, Faculty of Art & Humanities, University of the
Punjab, Lahore
Mrs. Muhayyo Abdurahmonova, Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies,
Uzbekistan
Professor Faraz Anjum, Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University
of the Punjab, Lahore
Professor Ahmad Bilal, Director, College of Art and Design, University of the
Punjab, Lahore
