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Pakistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation during the second meeting of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Task Force in Doha.
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, co-chaired the meeting. Participants reviewed progress since the task force’s first meeting in April 2026.
The discussions covered trade agreements, food security, agriculture, industrial investment, transport infrastructure, aviation and digital technology.
Pakistan stressed the need to sign the Pakistan-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement at the earliest opportunity.
Pakistani officials said the country had completed its domestic approval process. They also sought Qatar’s support in finalising the remaining formalities.
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Pakistan urged Qatar to lift its ban on imports of bone-in meat. Pakistani authorities said they had already submitted comprehensive technical documentation covering animal health and food safety.
Both countries discussed a proposed government-to-government agreement to supply Pakistani rice to Qatar. The proposal, involving the Trading Corporation of Pakistan and Qatar’s Hassad Food, has been sent to Pakistan’s federal cabinet for approval.
Pakistan also invited Qatari investors to explore opportunities in modern agriculture, grain storage, cold-chain infrastructure and agricultural technology.
The two sides discussed sustainable supply arrangements to strengthen food security and improve access to essential commodities.
Electric vehicles and other new-energy technologies featured among the proposed areas for investment. Discussions covered joint manufacturing, technology transfer and industrial partnerships.
Pakistan also invited Qatari investment in information technology, digital infrastructure and IT services.
The meeting explored opportunities to expand cooperation in maritime transport and shipping. Pakistan highlighted potential partnerships involving oil tankers, liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and container vessels.
Pakistan presented the proposed Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway as a potential investment opportunity for Qatar.
Officials said the project could improve connectivity between ports and support regional trade, including links with Central Asian countries.
Qatar also emphasised the importance of stronger cooperation in civil aviation and air connectivity. Pakistan welcomed the proposal.
The two sides further discussed a proposed investment fund and opportunities across priority economic sectors.
Pakistan called for the early activation of 11 technical working groups covering agriculture, minerals, industry, education, health, tourism, information technology and other sectors.
Pakistani officials said they had shared the names of Pakistan’s representatives with Qatar. They urged Qatar to nominate its representatives promptly.
The working groups will prepare progress reports on trade, investment and other areas of cooperation before the task force’s third meeting, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Jam Kamal Khan and Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed formally signed the minutes of the joint task force’s first meeting.
Separately, Jam Kamal Khan met Nan Li Collins, head of the World Investment Forum, in Doha.
Their discussions covered regional developments, global economic challenges, economic connectivity and regional cooperation. They also discussed the need for coordinated efforts to address shared challenges.
The meetings reflect the two countries’ stated interest in expanding economic ties and identifying investment opportunities across multiple sectors.
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