During a significant diplomatic engagement, Pakistan and Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in combating corruption, as reported by Business Recorder on February 7, 2026. The MoU was signed between Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Uzbekistan's Anti-Corruption Agency (ACAU) during the visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Islamabad. This agreement underscores the commitment of both nations to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and aims to facilitate 'institutional coordination, cooperation, and capacity building' to tackle corruption, according to the official statement. The MoU was signed by Deputy Chairman NAB Sohail Nasir and Abdulaziz Kamilov, Advisor to the President on Foreign Policy, Uzbekistan. This development is part of a broader effort to strengthen bilateral ties, as highlighted by the signing of 28 agreements and memoranda of understanding during President Mirziyoyev's visit, as reported by DawnNews English on February 5, 2026.