\u201cThis is more than an agreement\u2014it\u2019s a foundation for a new economic era in Pakistan-UK relations,\u201d said Minister Jam Kamal Khan, as both sides reaffirmed their commitment to explore trade opportunities, remove barriers, and increase bilateral investment across key sectors.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Key features of the trade dialogue agreement<\/h3>\n\n- Establishment of joint working groups and regular review meetings<\/li>\n
- Focused cooperation in digital trade, renewable energy, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals<\/li>\n
- Support for Pakistan\u2019s exports under the UK\u2019s Developing Countries Trade Scheme (DCTS)<\/li>\n
- New frameworks to promote market access, job creation, and sustainable development<\/li>\n
- Enhanced focus on IT, agri-tech, and pharmaceuticals as priority export sectors for Pakistan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Strengthening diaspora-led economic diplomacy<\/h3>\n
The signing ceremony was part of Minister Jam Kamal Khan\u2019s week-long official visit to the United Kingdom (July 14\u201320), accompanied by Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, aimed at building long-term trade frameworks and expanding commercial linkages.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
In a separate meeting with Lord Wajid Khan, UK Minister of Housing, Communication, and Local Government, the Minister highlighted the strategic role of the 1.7 million-strong Pakistani diaspora in the UK in strengthening socio-economic ties. He announced the formation of a Pakistan\u2013UK Business Advisory Council to harness diaspora expertise for business and trade development.<\/p>\n
Discussions also explored UK-Pakistan collaboration in urban development, affordable housing, and smart city initiatives, with proposals to link Pakistani urban institutions with UK councils for technical knowledge exchange and pilot programs.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pushing for parliamentary and business engagement<\/h3>\n
During the visit, the Commerce Minister is set to:<\/p>\n
\n- Meet with members of the All Parties Parliamentary Group (APPG) to gain broader political support for Pakistan-UK trade<\/li>\n
- Engage with leading Chambers of Commerce in London and Birmingham to promote B2B collaboration<\/li>\n
- Hold meetings with UK-based companies in sectors such as food processing, fintech, engineering, and IT to attract targeted foreign investments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
He will also participate in strategic dialogues with the UK Pakistan Business Council, Pakistan Britain Business Council, and UK Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, reinforcing institutional trade linkages and diaspora-driven initiatives.<\/p>\n
A renewed economic vision<\/h3>\n
Commenting on the visit\u2019s significance, the Ministry of Commerce stated: \u201cThis is a defining moment for Pakistan\u2019s economic diplomacy\u2014one that demonstrates our commitment to forging inclusive, modern, and resilient trade relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n
The agreement and high-level engagements are expected to serve as a blueprint for expanding Pakistan\u2019s export footprint, enhancing economic competitiveness, and driving sustainable development in partnership with one of its oldest diplomatic allies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Strengthening diaspora-led economic diplomacy<\/h3>\n
The signing ceremony was part of Minister Jam Kamal Khan\u2019s week-long official visit to the United Kingdom (July 14\u201320), accompanied by Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, aimed at building long-term trade frameworks and expanding commercial linkages.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
In a separate meeting with Lord Wajid Khan, UK Minister of Housing, Communication, and Local Government, the Minister highlighted the strategic role of the 1.7 million-strong Pakistani diaspora in the UK in strengthening socio-economic ties. He announced the formation of a Pakistan\u2013UK Business Advisory Council to harness diaspora expertise for business and trade development.<\/p>\n
Discussions also explored UK-Pakistan collaboration in urban development, affordable housing, and smart city initiatives, with proposals to link Pakistani urban institutions with UK councils for technical knowledge exchange and pilot programs.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pushing for parliamentary and business engagement<\/h3>\n
During the visit, the Commerce Minister is set to:<\/p>\n
\n
- Meet with members of the All Parties Parliamentary Group (APPG) to gain broader political support for Pakistan-UK trade<\/li>\n
- Engage with leading Chambers of Commerce in London and Birmingham to promote B2B collaboration<\/li>\n
- Hold meetings with UK-based companies in sectors such as food processing, fintech, engineering, and IT to attract targeted foreign investments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
He will also participate in strategic dialogues with the UK Pakistan Business Council, Pakistan Britain Business Council, and UK Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, reinforcing institutional trade linkages and diaspora-driven initiatives.<\/p>\n
A renewed economic vision<\/h3>\n
Commenting on the visit\u2019s significance, the Ministry of Commerce stated: \u201cThis is a defining moment for Pakistan\u2019s economic diplomacy\u2014one that demonstrates our commitment to forging inclusive, modern, and resilient trade relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n
The agreement and high-level engagements are expected to serve as a blueprint for expanding Pakistan\u2019s export footprint, enhancing economic competitiveness, and driving sustainable development in partnership with one of its oldest diplomatic allies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LONDON\/ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 14, 2025 : Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Monday formally signed the \u2018Trade Dialogue Mechanism Agreement\u2019, for institutionalizing bilateral trade cooperation and unlocking new avenues for investment and development in a historic move to deepen economic ties. The agreement was signed in London by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6272,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,58],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6270","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-economy","8":"category-world"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6270"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6270\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}