Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- The relationship between Uzbekistan and Pakistan has entered a new chapter-one not shaped by diplomatic formalities or symbolic gestures, but by practical cooperation, shared ambitions, and consistent political will. Over the past year, the two countries have moved beyond mutual goodwill to a growing strategic alignment, grounded in geography, economics, and cultural proximity.

What began as a historical familiarity between two Muslim-majority nations has taken on a clearer form in 2025. Regular exchanges between top leadership and institutions have produced results that are measurable and, more importantly, scalable. This shift became especially visible following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official visit to Uzbe...