On 5 January 2026, Dr. Khurram Tariq, former President of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Dato' Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, at the High Commission.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on the prevailing economic environment in Pakistan, including current challenges faced by the business community, macroeconomic trends, and prospects for industrial recovery. Dr. Khurram Tariq provided insights into Pakistan’s manufacturing and export sectors, with particular reference to Faisalabad’s role as a major industrial hub.
The discussion also touched on Pakistan’s political landscape and its implications for economic stability, investor confidence, and regional trade. Dr. Khurram Tariq shared perspectives on ongoing reforms and policy measures aimed at improving the ease of doing business and attracting foreign investment.
Both sides underscored the importance of sustained engagement between Malaysian and Pakistani business communities to identify mutually beneficial opportunities.
The meeting concluded with a shared view on the importance of strengthening people-to-people and business-to-business linkages, as well as exploring avenues for future cooperation between Malaysia and Pakistan in support of inclusive economic growth.
