{"id":63438,"date":"2026-05-07T05:47:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=63438"},"modified":"2026-05-07T05:47:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:47:34","slug":"the-senate-friendship-group-reaffirms-commitment-to-fortifying-pak-qatar-bilateral-trade-and-strategic-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/the-senate-friendship-group-reaffirms-commitment-to-fortifying-pak-qatar-bilateral-trade-and-strategic-connectivity\/","title":{"rendered":"The Senate Friendship Group Reaffirms Commitment to Fortifying Pak-Qatar Bilateral Trade and Strategic connectivity."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63441\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Qatar-Pakistan-Friendship-Group.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Qatar-Pakistan-Friendship-Group.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Qatar-Pakistan-Friendship-Group-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>ISLAMABAD : Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, Convener of the Pakistan-Qatar Parliamentary Friendship Group and Misbah Khar Advisor to Chairman Senate met the Ambassador of Qatar Mr Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater to reinforce the enduring bonds of brotherhood and chart a roadmap for enhanced bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The Friendship meeting was led by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada and Misbah Khar Asvisor to Chairman Senate along with Senators Jan Muhammad and Husna Bano, concluded with a mutual commitment to resolving consular matters such as visa-on-arrival policies and the finalization of a prisoner exchange agreement, while also exploring new ventures in IT, pharmaceuticals, and maritime sectors.<\/p>\n<p>During the session, Senator Khanzada underscored that the relationship is guided by goodwill and unwavering solidarity, noting that Qatar remains a vital regional partner and a key contributor to Pakistan&#8217;s energy security.<\/p>\n<p>Misbah Khar during the meeting highlighted the significant momentum generated by high-level leadership exchanges, including the Prime Minister\u2019s visits to Doha in early 2026 and the President\u2019s participation in the World Summit on Social Development.<\/p>\n<p>Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to regional stability, with specific praise for Qatar\u2019s role in facilitating dialogue during the Pakistan\u2013Afghanistan border crisis.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"aXeRkdkbSe\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/global-flavours-shared-purpose-serena-hotels-and-ifwa-present-taste-of-the-world2026\/\">Global Flavours, Shared Purpose, Serena Hotels and IFWA Present \u201cTaste of the World\u201d2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Global Flavours, Shared Purpose, Serena Hotels and IFWA Present \u201cTaste of the World\u201d2026&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/global-flavours-shared-purpose-serena-hotels-and-ifwa-present-taste-of-the-world2026\/embed\/#?secret=UzlcbAmlt1#?secret=aXeRkdkbSe\" data-secret=\"aXeRkdkbSe\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Despite the bilateral trade reaching $3.608 billion in the 2024-2025 financial year, friendship group officials acknowledged that current volumes do not yet match the full potential of the relationship.<\/p>\n<p>To address this, the Pak-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission has agreed to elevate the existing Joint Working Group into a dedicated Trade Investment Force. This new body will focus on modernizing engagement and streamlining Qatari investments in energy, infrastructure, aviation, and the hospitality sector.<\/p>\n<p>Both parties addressed the logistical challenges posed by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has impacted trade routes, but remained optimistic about future growth through the alignment of Pakistan&#8217;s development agenda with Qatar Vision 2030.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions also focused on the 300,000-strong Pakistani diaspora in Qatar, with Senator Khanzada expressing profound gratitude for the care provided to these nationals during recent regional tensions.<\/p>\n<p>To deepen these ties, the Friendship Group proposed more frequent parliamentary delegation exchanges to share legislative best practices.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Q5ssX7NPY1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-march-april-2026\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 March \/ April 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 March \/ April 2026&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-march-april-2026\/embed\/#?secret=fwj2ER11Dh#?secret=Q5ssX7NPY1\" data-secret=\"Q5ssX7NPY1\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD : Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, Convener of the Pakistan-Qatar Parliamentary Friendship Group and Misbah Khar Advisor to Chairman Senate met the Ambassador of Qatar Mr Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater to reinforce the enduring bonds of brotherhood and chart a roadmap for enhanced bilateral cooperation. 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