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Business Recorder
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Recorder
Ambassador Tirmizi honors Mahira Khan, Humayun Saeed in Dubai
Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan's Envoy to the UAE, along with Consul General Hussain Muhammad and members of the Pakistani diplomatic mission, attended a special ceremony in Dubai held to honor Pakistani actors Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan for their outstanding contributions to Pakistani cinema and arts. During the ceremony, Ambassador Tirmizi presented commemorative shields to the artists, celebrating their dedication and achievements. In his remarks, the Ambassador highlighted Pakistan's rich cultural and artistic diversity, underscoring the vital role of the creative industry as a form of soft power in helping shape the global perception of Pakistan. The event was attended by a large number of Pakistani community members in in the UAE, appreciating the country's artistic talent. Both Humayun and Mahira expressed heartfelt gratitude to Ambassador Tirmizi and the audience for their recognition and support. UAE visa rejections, hosting GITEX in Pakistan: ambassador Faisal Tirmizi breaks it down Both Humayun and Mahira are currently on a press tour to promote their latest film 'Love Guru' with stops that have included London and New York.
Al Etihad
04-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Dialogue is key to achieving regional stability: Ambassador of Pakistan to UAE
5 May 2025 00:46 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)A panel discussion hosted by TRENDS Research & Advisory on the sidelines of its participation in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) emphasised the importance of dialogue and the exchange of views in understanding regional challenges and the session, moderated by Mohamed Al-Dhuhoori, Senior Researcher and Deputy Director of Research Department at TRENDS, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE, talked about Pakistan's ambitious vision to strengthen economic integration with Central and South Asia. The discussion also addressed current regional challenges and explored ways to overcome them and achieve shared stability and Tirmizi presented an "Overview of Pakistan" highlighting the country's strategic geopolitical location, its economic potential, and its ongoing efforts to position itself as a regional economic expressed optimism about the future of economic integration between Pakistan and the Central and South Asian regions, emphasising that the country's location is a vital crossroads linking these regions with the Middle ambition is based on peace, infrastructure, and diplomacy as foundational pillars, he envoy also highlighted the importance of major regional projects - such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the CASA-1000 energy project, and the TAPI gas pipeline - which aim to enhance connectivity and facilitate trade and transit across borders. Urgent Need for Peaceful Solutions On Pakistan–India relations, Tirmizi expressed his hope for resolving long-standing issues with New Delhi through constructive dialogue and diplomacy. He stressed the urgent need for peaceful and lasting solutions that serve the interests of both nations and contribute to regional session further addressed Pakistan's efforts in countering extremism and terrorism along its border with Afghanistan. The ambassador reaffirmed his country's unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and promoting regional security and stability, stressing the importance of regional and international cooperation in this regard. The ambassador also underlined the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and economic ties between Pakistan and the Gulf states, affirming Pakistan's keenness to expand cooperation with them in investment, energy, trade, and labour, which are key sectors that offer promising avenues for mutual growth.
Arab News
29-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan eyes major boost in date palm exports with UAE's assistance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan aims to boost its date palm exports beyond the current $50 million per annum with the help of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan's envoy to Abu Dhabi said on Monday. Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi was recognized by the UAE for his outstanding contributions to date palm cultivation and production alongside Pakistani scientist Dr. Ghulam Sarwar Markhand, who won the prestigious 'Influential Figure' award at the 17th Khalifa International Awards for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation in Abu Dhabi on April 16. The event, under the patronage of UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, honored global leaders in agricultural innovation. During the awards, Pakistan and the UAE signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the second Pakistan International Date Palm Festival 2025 that will take place in the South Asian country later this year and marks a new chapter in agricultural cooperation between the two nations, according to the Pakistani mission in the UAE. Ambassador Tirmizi told Arab News that Pakistan's annual date production, which normally ranged between 500,000 and 600,000 metric tons, was expected to reach 800,000 metric tons this year. 'Pakistan currently exports 125,000 metric tons of dates, valued at nearly $50 million, with dry dates worth $35 million exported mainly to the UAE, while other destinations include Germany, the UK [United Kingdom], and Turkiye,' he said. 'Since the UAE market is a global re-export hub, it offers great opportunities for Pakistani agro-based products, including dates, to expand trade through different initiatives and marketing strategies.' Pakistan produces large quantities of dates in Khairpur district of its southern Sindh province, and in Turbat and Panjgur districts of the southwestern Balochistan province. The export of these dates helps the country earn substantial revenue. Dr. Markhand, who established a Date Palm Research Institute as a professor at Shah Abdul Latif University in Khairpur in collaboration with Pakistan's Higher Education Commission, said he was excited to see three decades of his hard work earn global recognition at the Abu Dhabi awards. 'We worked on various aspects of date palm research, with major achievements including the micropropagation and tissue culture of date palms using inflorescence explants, a rarely used method,' he said, describing the details of his work. The scientist said no one ever succeeded globally in producing female plants through this technique, but he successfully propagated several thousand plants, established a nursery, and distributed those plants among growers. 'These plants are now fruiting well, marking a major breakthrough in date palm tissue culture,' he said. Dr. Markhand said Pakistan, in collaboration with the UAE, could benefit greatly in further developing the sector and increasing its exports. At the Abu Dhabi awards, the UAE recognized Ambassador Tirmizi's key role in facilitating high-level exchanges between government officials, private sector leaders and experts that created new avenues for bilateral cooperation in the field of date palm production. 'These efforts have led to the signing of several important MoUs aimed at boosting bilateral trade, enhancing agricultural exports, and promoting joint ventures in agri-tech, food security, and sustainable farming solutions,' the Pakistani diplomat said. The Pakistani mission actively worked with Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Award management to help set up processing plants in key areas and boost Pakistan's value-added date chain, according to Tirmizi. 'Since dates are used in various ways in domestic, industrial applications and value-added product manufacturing, the UAE's potential investment in establishing processing plants would increase the shelf life of dates, maximize high-quality date product output, benefit farmers with additional income, and generate local employment opportunities in Pakistan's agriculture sector,' he shared
Arab News
13-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistani envoy says bilateral trade with UAE crossed $10.9 billion in FY24
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's bilateral trade with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) surpassed $10.9 billion during the fiscal year 2023-24, the country's envoy to the Gulf country said this week, noting that the figure represented the strong economic partnership both nations enjoyed. Pakistan and UAE have both moved closer in recent months to establish a stronger economic partnership. In January 2024, Pakistan and the UAE signed multiple agreements worth more than $3 billion for cooperation in railways, economic zones and infrastructure. The UAE is Pakistan's third-largest trading partner after China and the United States and a major source of foreign investment valued at over $10 billion in the last 20 years, according to the UAE's foreign ministry. 'Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Tirmizi revealed that bilateral trade between Pakistan and the UAE exceeded $10.9 billion in the fiscal year 2023–24, including both goods and services,' UAE's state-run news agency WAM reported on Friday. Tirmizi also disclosed that remittances from the Pakistani community in the UAE reached $6.7 billion in 2024, adding that they are expected to surpass $7 billion in 2025. Tirmizi revealed that goods trade between the two countries during the fiscal year 2023–24 reached $8.41 billion, with Pakistan's exports rising by 41.06% to $2.08 billion while imports from the UAE declined by 14.45% to $6.33 billion, resulting in a 28.28% reduction in the trade deficit. In the services sector, he said total trade stood at $2.56 billion, marking a 20.54% year-on-year increase. Tirmizi noted that during the period July 2024 to January 2025, goods trade rose by 21.63%, with Pakistan's exports growing by 7.53%, indicating sustained momentum in economic engagement. 'These figures reflect not only the strength of our economic partnership but also the vital role played by the Pakistani diaspora in supporting the national economy,' Tirmizi said. The Pakistani envoy said there are nearly 19 Emirati companies currently operating in Pakistan, adding that the UAE has invested significantly in Pakistan's key sectors such as communications, services, tourism, information technology, oil and gas, housing, banking, and real estate. He pointed out that leading UAE companies Abu Dhabi Ports Company and DP World's had signed agreements related to port operations, including the development of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and related railway infrastructure projects. 'These investments demonstrate the UAE's deep and long-term commitment to Pakistan's growth and connectivity,' he added.
Gulf Today
11-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Pakistan-UAE trade crosses $10.9b mark in the fiscal year of 2023–24
Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Tirmizi revealed that bilateral trade between Pakistan and the UAE exceeded $10.9 billion in the fiscal year 2023–24, including both goods and services. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), he also disclosed that remittances from the Pakistani community in the UAE reached $6.7 billion in 2024, and are expected to surpass $7 billion in 2025. 'These figures reflect not only the strength of our economic partnership, but also the vital role played by the Pakistani diaspora in supporting the national economy,' the ambassador stated. According to Ambassador Tirmizi, goods trade in 2023–24 reached $8.41 billion, with Pakistan's exports rising by 41.06 per cent to $2.08 billion, while imports from the UAE declined by 14.45 per cent to $6.33 billion, resulting in a 28.28 per cent reduction in the trade deficit. In the services sector, total trade stood at $2.56 billion, marking a 20.54 per cent year-on-year increase. He further noted that during the period July 2024 to January 2025, goods trade rose by 21.63 per cent, with Pakistan's exports growing by 7.53 per cent, indicating sustained momentum in economic engagement. 'There are nearly 19 Emirati companies currently operating in Pakistan,' said Ambassador Tirmizi, 'and the UAE has invested significantly in key sectors such as communications, services, tourism, information technology, oil and gas, housing, banking, and real estate.' The ambassador highlighted the presence of several prominent UAE firms in Pakistan, including Etihad Airways, Emirates, Emaar, and Dubai Islamic Bank, all of which have established operations or branches in the country. He noted that the Abu Dhabi Group acquired Bank Alfalah and UBL, while Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates International Bank also opened local branches. Ambassador Tirmizi further revealed that UAE's telecommunications sector made a landmark investment by acquiring a significant stake in Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) for over $2 billion. In recent developments, he said, 'Abu Dhabi Ports Company and DP World have signed agreements for port operations, including the development of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and related railway infrastructure projects.' 'These investments demonstrate the UAE's deep and long-term commitment to Pakistan's growth and connectivity,' he added. The ambassador praised the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in streamlining Pakistan's investment climate through a one-window operation designed to enhance transparency and eliminate red tape. 'SIFC is proving instrumental in making Pakistan more accessible and attractive to foreign investors, including those from the UAE,' he said. Addressing the 1.5 million-strong Pakistani diaspora in the UAE, Ambassador Tirmizi applauded their contributions and encouraged full compliance with local laws, cultural norms, and digital regulations. He emphasised the importance of using legal remittance channels and introduced a 14-minute video guide to help expatriates better understand their rights and responsibilities. WAM
