Report: ANI
KARACHI — 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 to discuss Pakistan-Africa trade, investment and industrial cooperation.
Gilani stressed the importance of strengthening economic ties with African countries and assured support for initiatives promoting mutually beneficial cooperation.
Farooqui briefed him on the 1st Africa Diplomatic & Economic Conference 2026 and a proposed follow-up meeting in Islamabad on October 28 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.
