The Cabinet Division has officially released the comprehensive record of Toshakhana gifts received by senior government officials and prominent personalities during the July-September 2026 quarter. This transparency initiative highlights the items received by the country's top leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, alongside several key federal ministers.
According to the detailed documents issued by the Cabinet Division, the list of recipients is extensive. It features Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
The disclosure aims to maintain public accountability regarding state gifts. Other notable figures named in the record include Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation Muhammad Ali, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, Minister of State Barrister Aqeel Malik, and Additional Attorney General Umar Alam.
Furthermore, the list includes Pakistan's Ambassador to Kuwait Dr. Zafar Iqbal, the Secretary for Economic Affairs, and Amna Baloch. The inventory of gifts received during this three-month period is diverse.
It includes religious and cultural artifacts such as models of Roza-e-Rasool (the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah) and the Holy Kaaba, as well as a framed depiction of the Faisal Mosque. These items reflect the diplomatic exchanges typically conducted by state officials.
Beyond religious artifacts, the list includes various decorative and functional items. These consist of paintings, shields, tea sets, ties, decorative pieces, daggers, carpets, and scarves.
The collection also features a handmade Iranian copper box, teacups, perfumes, a tablet, and a musical instrument, showcasing the variety of gifts presented during official visits. The Cabinet Division's documents explicitly state that all recipients have complied with the established regulations.
Every individual mentioned in the report deposited the gifts they received during the July-September quarter into the Toshakhana, ensuring that state assets are properly accounted for in accordance with the law. This release is part of a broader effort by the government to ensure that the Toshakhana, the state repository for gifts received by public office holders, remains transparent.
By making these records public, the government seeks to address public concerns and uphold the integrity of official conduct. The publication of this data serves as a routine administrative procedure, yet it carries significant weight in the current political climate.
It allows citizens to track the nature of gifts received by their representatives and confirms that the rules regarding the retention or deposition of such items are being followed. As the government continues to emphasize fiscal responsibility and transparency, the timely release of such records is expected to become a standard practice.
The Cabinet Division remains committed to updating these records periodically to keep the public informed about the management of state-owned gifts. In conclusion, the latest Toshakhana report for the third quarter of 2026 provides a clear picture of the items received by high-ranking officials.
With all listed items successfully deposited, the government maintains its stance on the importance of institutional transparency and the proper handling of diplomatic gifts.
