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Business Recorder
2 days ago
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Tourism expo in October: Tajik official extends invitation to PM's coordinator
ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from Tajikistan, led by Major General Nazirzoda Savzaali, Head of the Agency for the Provision of Special Property under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, arrived here to explore avenues of bilateral cooperation. In their honor, a dinner was hosted by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, National Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Tourism. The event was attended by Saidjon Shafizoda, Charge d'Affaires of Tajikistan in Pakistan, the Defence Attaché, and senior executives from Fauji Foods, where discussions were held on potential export products from Pakistan to Tajikistan. During the meeting, the Tajik delegation formally extended an invitation to Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan to participate in their upcoming tourism expo in October and share his expertise on the subject. Sardar Yasir, in turn, facilitated the delegation's connections with various industries across Lahore and Karachi, opening new prospects for trade and collaboration. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
10-07-2025
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- Business Recorder
Sardar Yasir made PM's Coordinator on Tourism
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, a prominent businessman known for his role in developing Islamabad's Centaurus Mall, as the Prime Minister's Coordinator on Tourism. A notification issued by the Prime Minister's Office stated that 'the Prime Minister is pleased to appoint Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan as Prime Minister's Coordinator on Tourism with immediate effect. His appointment shall be on an honorary basis.' The move signals a strategic push to revitalise the country's struggling tourism sector, with Khan now dedicating his efforts to transforming Pakistan into a leading tourist destination hub. Khan, who has previously served as president of Islamabad's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is widely recognised for his international connections and business acumen. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
