Pakistan-Türkiye Friendship Museum Inaugurated at PBC Headquarters
— January 15, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar inaugurated the “Pakistan-Türkiye Friendship Museum” at Radio Pakistan Headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday.
The museum, a collaborative effort with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TiKA), showcases Radio Pakistan’s significant contributions to nation-building and reflects the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Irfan Neziroglu; Secretary Information and Broadcasting Ambreen Jan; Director General Radio Pakistan Saeed Ahmed Shaikh; and senior officials from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
In his address, Minister Attaullah Tarar praised Türkiye’s support in preserving Radio Pakistan’s rich history. He emphasised Radio Pakistan’s critical role in promoting education, culture, and the arts, as well as its contributions to the economy through awareness campaigns. He also highlighted the broadcaster’s effective communication during natural disasters and its morale-boosting role during times of war through patriotic programming.
The minister expressed confidence that the museum will further strengthen the deep-rooted “heart-to-heart” relationship between Pakistan and Türkiye.
Turkish Ambassador Dr. Irfan Neziroglu commended the collaboration, noting that TiKA has completed nearly 700 projects across various sectors in Pakistan over the past 14 years. He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations built on strong people-to-people connections.
Director General of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), Saeed Ahmed Shaikh, thanked the Turkish government for its assistance in establishing the museum, which features Seljuk-style architecture and chronicles the proud history of Radio Pakistan.
The museum stands as a symbol of the enduring ties between Pakistan and Türkiye