Pakistan and Qatar meet to boost trade and investment ties
Federal Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Qatari official Dr Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed co-chaired the second Pakistan-Qatar Joint Task Force meeting in Doha on October 24.
Officials review economic cooperation progress
The two sides examined developments since their first gathering in April 2026. Representatives from Pakistani ministries joined the session virtually while the Special Investment Facilitation Council managed logistics from Islamabad.
Focus on GCC free trade deal
Pakistan highlighted that it finished its domestic approval process and sent the agreement text to the GCC Secretariat on December 31, 2025. The Pakistani delegation asked Qatar for help in finishing the remaining formalities needed for an early signing.
Discussion on industrial partnerships
Participants discussed ways to strengthen trade and advance cooperation across priority economic sectors. Both nations also looked at resolving restrictions on bone-in meat exports to Qatar.
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