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Pakistan and Oman Seek Closer Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation

The eighth Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission met in Islamabad on October 14 to discuss investment, commerce and stronger economic connectivity.

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Pakistan and Oman held the eighth session of their Joint Ministerial Commission in Islamabad on October 14, 2026. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi co-chaired the meeting, reaffirming plans to expand bilateral economic and diplomatic cooperation.

According to Pakistan's foreign ministry, the agenda covered trade and investment, maritime transport, agriculture, industry, energy, education, information technology and climate-related cooperation. The two sides also discussed business exchanges and opportunities linked to the movement of workers and skills.

Officials emphasised continued engagement through relevant ministries and joint working groups to follow up on the discussions. The announcements did not provide a verified aggregate value for any newly concluded investment deals.

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