ISLAMABAD: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, will arrive in Pakistan on Monday night on a four-day royal tour from Oct 14 to 18 as they are “looking forward to building a lasting friendship with the people of Pakistan.”

In 2006,  13 years back, Charles and Camilla the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwell visited Pakistan. where as Princess Diana visited Pakistan in 1996 which Pakistan still vividly remembers.

“The UK’s links with Pakistan are extensive, and Their Royal Highnesses are looking forward to building a lasting friendship with the people of Pakistan,” read a statement by the royal couple’s spokesperson on Oct 4.

During the course of their visit, Prince William and Kate “will pay respect to the historical relationship between Britain and Pakistan” but the larger focus will remain “on showcasing Pakistan as it is today – a dynamic, aspirational and forward-looking nation”, read the statement.