LAHORE: Pakistan is hosting the first AAS-in-Asia conference ever held in the country, bringing together scholars from 517 institutions across 37 countries.
The US Embassy said the gathering is the largest international event in the humanities and social sciences in Pakistan’s history. The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is organising the conference.
Public Affairs Officer Torrey Goad welcomed US scholars attending AAS-in-Asia 2026 and delivered opening remarks.
He highlighted the long tradition of academic exchange between the United States and Pakistan, including enduring links between institutions in both countries. He also stressed the role of scholars, students and universities in building lasting relationships.The embassy said the conference reflects how scholarship connects people.
