LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 20th Aug, 2026) The Pakistan-China Friendship Association (PCFA) Lahore has been formally established to strengthen people-to-people contacts and promote academic, cultural, social and economic ties between Pakistan and China, with Professor Dr Khalid Manzoor Butt unanimously elected as its president.
The association was formally launched at the first meeting of its founding members held at a local university in Lahore on Aug 20, where the members unanimously approved its by-laws, objectives and Executive Committee.
Ms Khadija Amer and Dr Kiran Khurshid were elected Vice Presidents, while Mr Asad Gondal was elected Secretary General and Mr Hamza Sufi Joint Secretary. Mr Rizwan Sherwani, Mr Naveed Saeed and Dr Farzana Riaz were elected members of the Executive Committee.
Speaking after his election, Dr Khalid Manzoor thanked the founding members for reposing confidence in him and said the association would soon launch a membership drive to bring Pakistani and Chinese residents of Lahore together on a common platform.
He said the PCFA would maintain close coordination with the Consulate General of China in Lahore and work to promote greater interaction between the people of the two countries. The association would focus on reducing linguistic and cultural barriers and creating opportunities for meaningful exchanges in education, culture, business and social activities.
Dr Butt also announced plans to establish an Alumni Chapter for Pakistanis who had studied at Chinese educational institutions. The chapter would provide former students with a platform to remain connected and contribute to further strengthening Pakistan-China relations.
The association plans to commemorate important national and cultural occasions of both countries and organise seminars, conferences, exhibitions, cultural festivals, language programmes and exchange visits. It would also seek cooperation among educational institutions, think tanks, businesses and civil society organisations.
Former Walled City of Lahore Authority Director General Kamran Lashari congratulated the newly elected office-bearers and expressed confidence in Dr Butt’s leadership.
Former Vice Chancellor of Government College University Lahore Dr Hassan A. Shah also extended his best wishes to the association.
The establishment of the PCFA is expected to provide a new platform in Lahore for sustained people-to-people engagement and closer academic, cultural, social and economic relations between Pakistan and China.
