Ashraf AboArafe
In Islamabad, an inspiring literary event brought together diplomats, scholars, and cultural leaders as Pakistan hosted the presentation of the Urdu edition of “Uzbekistan: Third Renaissance – Concept of the Future.”
Written by the eminent Pakistani journalist and author Muhammad Abbas Khan, the book dives deep into Uzbekistan’s modern reform agenda and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visionary concept of a “Third Renaissance.” It paints a vivid picture of a nation bridging its glorious intellectual heritage with a progressive and humanistic future.
The event, graced by Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting, opened with the national anthems of both countries and a documentary showcasing nine transformative years of Mirziyoyev’s leadership.
Uzbek Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev emphasized that under Mirziyoyev’s leadership, Uzbekistan has entered an era of openness, with GDP doubling to $115 billion, exports reaching $26 billion, and foreign investments surpassing $130 billion. These milestones, he noted, mirror not just economic progress, but the spirit of a renaissance reborn.
A special spotlight was given to the Trans-Afghan Railway Project, a cornerstone of regional connectivity between Central and South Asia — a modern revival of the legendary Silk Road.
In his remarks, author Muhammad Abbas Khan shared his personal journey in writing the book, calling Uzbekistan “a nation awakening — where enlightenment, dignity, and development are inseparably intertwined.”
The publication, supported by the Daily Ittehad publishing house, is seen as a cultural bridge — uniting the shared aspirations of the Uzbek and Pakistani peoples under a renewed vision of cooperation, knowledge, and spiritual progress.
“This is not just a book,” Khan remarked.
“It is a chronicle of a civilization reclaiming its light.”
