Islamabad, August 24, 2025, 11:15 AM PKT –
Pakistan, Bangladesh Plan Joint Trade Commission to Boost Economic Ties
Pakistan and Bangladesh have finalized plans to establish a Joint Trade Commission following high-level talks in Dhaka, as announced on August 24, 2025.
The commission aims to set ambitious trade targets and strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce, the initiative builds on discussions between Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Bangladesh’s Adviser for Commerce Sk. Bashir Uddin.
“This commission will pave the way for enhanced bilateral trade,” Khan said, emphasizing sectors like agriculture, textiles, and energy.
The talks also focused on reactivating the Joint Economic Commission (JEC), dormant since 2005, to streamline investment and trade mechanisms.
Both sides aim to reduce tariffs and improve logistics. Stay updated at nenagency.
