On December 6, 2023, Mr. Conrad Tribble, the American Consul General, paid a visit to the Sindh Archives in the company of Dr. Syed Junaid Ali Shah, the Minister of Culture, Antiquities & Archives, Sports & Youth Affairs. They were joined by Mr. Roshan Ali Kanasro, the Director of Sindh Archives, and Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Makhdoom, the Deputy Director.
During the visit, Mr. Tribble learned about the valuable historical records stored at the Sindh Archives, which are carefully preserved using modern techniques. The archives house a wealth of material for researchers, students, and history enthusiasts interested in Sindh’s history.
A special moment occurred when Minister Dr. Syed Junaid Ali Shah presented a 200-year-old handwritten book by Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai to Mr. Tribble. The US Consul General expressed great interest in the rare books, maps, and manuscripts in the archives.
Mr. Tribble pledged cooperation in the fields of culture, history, and archives. As a gesture of friendship, Minister Dr. Syed Junaid Ali Shah gave both monetary and cultural gifts to Mr. Tribble, solidifying the bond between the United States and the cultural heritage of Sindh.