Pakistan and Qatar have pledged to expand trade, investment and economic cooperation during a high-level meeting in Doha. Both countries reviewed progress on joint initiatives and discussed new opportunities across several key sectors. The discussions took place at the second meeting of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Task Force.
Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, co-chaired the meeting. Participants assessed progress since the task force’s first session in April 2026. Pakistan also urged Qatar to support the early signing of the Pakistan-GCC Free Trade Agreement, saying its domestic approval process was complete.
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Moreover, Pakistan requested Qatar to lift its ban on bone-in meat imports. Pakistani officials said they had already submitted technical documents covering animal health and food safety requirements. The two sides also discussed a proposed government-to-government rice supply agreement involving the Trading Corporation of Pakistan and Qatar’s Hassad Food, which awaits federal cabinet approval.
Both countries explored investment opportunities in modern agriculture, grain storage, cold-chain facilities and agricultural technology. They also considered sustainable supply arrangements to strengthen food security. In addition, Pakistan invited Qatari investors to explore electric vehicles, new-energy vehicles, joint manufacturing, technology transfers and industrial partnerships.
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Pakistan also highlighted opportunities in information technology, digital infrastructure and IT services. Maritime cooperation featured prominently, with discussions covering oil tankers, liquefied natural gas carriers and container vessels. Furthermore, Pakistan presented the proposed Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway as an investment opportunity that could improve port connectivity and support regional trade with Central Asian countries.
The two sides also discussed civil aviation, air connectivity and a proposed investment fund. Pakistan called for the early activation of 11 technical working groups covering agriculture, minerals, industry, education, health, tourism and information technology. Both countries agreed that these groups would prepare progress reports on trade and investment opportunities before the task force’s third meeting in Pakistan. Jam Kamal Khan and Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed also signed the minutes of the first meeting. Separately, Jam Kamal met World Investment Forum head Nan Li Collins to discuss global economic challenges, regional cooperation, connectivity and coordinated responses to shared concerns.