 In 2009, 37th such event was held near Ad-Damazin where over 1,500 patients were treated.In 2016, Senator Raja Zafar ul Haq inaugurated Pakistan–Sudan People's Friendship Association to promote opportunities for research, education, agriculture, health, business, trade, culture, tourism and youth cooperation.Around 2000 Pakistanis reside in Sudan and were involved in small businesses.