Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE, met a delegation of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Dubai at the Consulate General of Pakistan today. The delegation was led by Mr. Muhammad Shabbir Merchant, Chairman PBC, and included management committee members Mr. Kamran Ahmed Riaz, Mr. Iftikhar Ali Tatlah, Mr. Noor Karim Afridi, Mr. Saleem Tabani, and Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Dawood. Mr. Ali Zeb Khan, Trade and Investment Counsellor, along with other officers of the Consulate, were also present during the meeting.
Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan appreciated the continued efforts of the Pakistan Business Council in promoting trade, investment, and economic linkages between Pakistan and the UAE. He reaffirmed the Embassy’s and Consulate’s support to PBC initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and facilitating the Pakistani business community in the UAE. Highlighting the historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE, the Ambassador underscored that bilateral trade plays a pivotal role in further cementing this partnership.
The Ambassador encouraged PBC to play an active role in guiding new Pakistani businessmen and entrepreneurs by creating awareness about the UAE’s regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and evolving market dynamics.
Mr. Muhammad Shabbir Merchant briefed the Ambassador on various initiatives undertaken by PBC for the welfare of the Pakistani business community, including advocacy, networking, and capacity-building efforts aimed at strengthening the footprint of Pakistani businesses in the UAE.
