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Pakistan, Canada Review Trade and Investment Cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada have reviewed the status of bilateral trade and investment cooperation during a telephonic conversation between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu. The discussion focused on strengthening economic engagement and expanding collaboration across multiple sectors.

Both sides acknowledged ongoing trade ties and discussed measures to enhance market access and facilitate smoother commercial exchanges. Canadian authorities appreciated Pakistan’s support in enabling the resumption of canola shipments, describing it as a positive development for agricultural trade between the two countries.

The dialogue also explored opportunities to diversify trade beyond traditional areas. Pakistan highlighted its export capabilities in textiles and apparel, leather goods, agro-based products, surgical instruments, sports goods, paper, plastics, and footwear. The country’s growing capacity in value-added food processing and higher-value manufacturing segments was also outlined.

Investment prospects were discussed, particularly in the minerals and mining sector, which Pakistan identified as a priority area for industrial development. Canadian firms were encouraged to explore potential ventures in this field as part of broader economic cooperation.

Officials from both countries agreed to continue engagement at technical and policy levels to identify priority areas and address trade-related matters. The interaction reflects ongoing efforts by Islamabad and Ottawa to expand bilateral economic relations and explore new avenues for collaboration in trade and investment.

The meeting was also attended by senior officials, including representatives from diplomatic and trade missions, as part of continued dialogue between the two governments on economic cooperation.

Pakistan–Uzbekistan Economic Ties
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$3.4bn Agreements Boost Pakistan-Uzbekistan Economic Ties, $2bn Trade Target

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan signed Business-to-Business (B2B) agreements worth $3.4 billion at the Pakistan–Uzbekistan Business Forum in Islamabad, marking a major step forward in bilateral economic cooperation.

The forum was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and visiting Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is on a two-day state visit to Pakistan. Addressing business leaders and ministers from both sides, Prime Minister Sharif invited Uzbek firms to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s textile, pharmaceutical, mining, agriculture and tourism sectors.

The private-sector agreements span multiple industries, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, leather, engineering goods, and agriculture. Both leaders assured investors of a conducive business environment and pledged zero tolerance for corruption and bureaucratic hurdles. Prime Minister Sharif described himself as the “CEO of Pakistan” for the forum and assured business leaders that any bottlenecks would be removed promptly.

The two countries also signed a protocol to raise bilateral trade to $2 billion within five years. Both sides termed the target “ambitious yet achievable,” emphasizing that structured programs and policy frameworks are already in place to facilitate growth. Uzbekistan offered 10-year tax exemptions and support to Pakistani pharmaceutical companies and invited Pakistani expertise to manage approximately 30 high-tech textile enterprises.

Connectivity remained a central focus during the visit. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to the Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project and endorsed the Termiz–Kharlachi route, recognizing its importance for regional integration and trade expansion.

In addition, the Anti-Corruption Agency of Uzbekistan and Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation against corruption. Later, President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan upon President Mirziyoyev in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.

The visit underscored a shared commitment to deepening strategic partnership and expanding economic collaboration between the two countries.

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