The details of gifts received by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and federal ministers over the past three months have been made public. All the gifts have been deposited in the Toshakhana, the state gift repository. The Prime Minister also received pure gold as a gift from a foreign country.
The Cabinet Division has released details of gifts received by the president, prime minister and federal ministers between July 28 and September 9, 2026, as the valuation process for the items is underway.
According to the released records, all gifts have been handed over to the Cabinet Division for valuation. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar topped the list with 19 gifts, followed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who received 10 gifts. President Asif Ali Zardari received seven gifts during the period.
Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi received five gifts, while Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Law Aqeel Malik each received two gifts. Diplomat Dr Zafar Iqbal and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb each received one gift, according to the records.
Among the gifts received by President Zardari were musical instruments, an archery set, a framed depiction of Faisal Mosque and a chess set.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received 1,000 grams of fine gold and a framed car model from Kyrgyzstan. His other gifts included a decorative item from Belarus, a model of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and perfume (ittar).
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received an SCO commemorative medal, cufflinks, a painting and Arabian Rose perfume. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb received an H-tab 1Pro tablet, while Information Minister Attaullah Tarar received perfume and a bag of coffee. Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi also deposited a silverware set, a chess set and a tea set with the Cabinet Division after receiving them.
