Taxila – 16 February 2026 (TNS): The Taxila Museum received state-of-the-art exhibition and conservation equipment worth 48.8 million Japanese Yen with the support of the Government of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), marking a significant step in the preservation of Pakistan’s cultural heritage.
Addressing the ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi highlighted Taxila’s historical and spiritual significance as the heart of the Gandhara civilization. He expressed hope for enhanced archaeological collaboration between Pakistan and Japan to further explore, preserve, and promote the shared heritage.
Chief Conservationist of Punjab Archaeology, Maqsood Ahmed Malik, thanked Japan and JICA for their support, stating that the newly provided equipment would strengthen exhibition standards, scientific conservation, research, and public education at the museum.
Chief Representative of JICA Pakistan Office, Miyata, said that museums serve as platforms for mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and sustainable heritage management.
The ceremony underscored the continued partnership between Pakistan and Japan in the field of cultural preservation.
