KARACHI: The Citizens Archive of Pakistan (CAP) and Aga Khan University (AKU) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the upgradation of the National Museum of Pakistan.

The MoU formalised a collaborative framework between the two institutions aimed at strengthening the museum’s infrastructure, exhibition design, visitor engagement and educational outreach, said a press release.

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and others represented CAP while AKU was represented by its senior leadership, including Vice Provost Anjum Halai.

The AKU will provide technical guidance and institutional coordination for the upgradation process, drawing on its academic and research expertise. CAP will contribute its experience in exhibition development, oral history documentation, archival research and community engagement initiatives.

The collaboration is being undertaken alongside support from the Federal Government’s National Heritage and Culture Division and aims to strengthen the museum’s role as a dynamic cultural and educational space.

Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026