Chairman Senate Gilani Pledges Support for Strengthening Pakistan–Africa Trade Ties
Karachi – 27 October, 2026 (MT Team) : Dewan Muhammad Yousuf Farooqui, Group Chairman of Yousuf Dewan Companies and Patron-in-Chief of the Pakistan SADC Chamber Trade Federation (PSCTF), hosted a luncheon in honour of Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in Karachi. The meeting focused on enhancing Pakistan–Africa trade, investment and industrial cooperation.
Chairman Senate Gilani underscored the importance of stronger economic ties with African countries and assured support for initiatives aimed at promoting mutually beneficial cooperation. Dewan Yousuf Farooqui briefed him on the 1st Africa Diplomatic & Economic Conference 2026 and the proposed October 28 follow-up meeting in Islamabad to develop a structured “Action Plan Africa.”
PSCTF representatives highlighted challenges faced by Pakistani exporters, including tariff barriers, business visa restrictions and export-related NOCs, calling for coordinated measures to facilitate market access. Consuls General of Germany, Oman, Qatar and Indonesia, along with parliamentarians, honorary consuls, PSCTF representatives and other distinguished guests, attended the luncheon.
