Pak-Qatar trade relations to enhance in years ahead: PM.   November 13, 2018

Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed the desire for amity, friendship and good relations among Muslim countries and solidarity to confront common challenges.

Talking to Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Lt Gen Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al Ghanim, who called on him in Islamabad, he welcomed establishment of Qatar’s Labour Offices at Karachi and Islamabad, to streamline and expedite the recruitment process to import 100,000 workers from Pakistan.

Referring to an increase of 73% in Pakistan’s exports to Qatar, following the launch of the Hamad Port and its linking with Karachi Port through a ferry service, Prime Minister expressed confidence that the bilateral trade would further expand in the years ahead.

The Prime Minister underlined the commitment of his government to build mutually beneficial relations with Qatar, for the benefit of two peoples.

The Chief of Staff of Qatar armed forces conveyed the greetings of the Emir and the prime minister of Qatar.

Lt Gen Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al Ghanim thanked the prime minister for his warm sentiments and assured him full support and cooperation of the government of Qatar in attaining the dream of a progressive, prosperous and forward looking Pakistan.