KARACHI
\nThe Pakistan-Malaysia Friendship Association (PMFA) marked a milestone with its 4th Appreciation Awards Ceremony, reaffirming the enduring partnership between Pakistan and Malaysia grounded in friendship, trust, and expanding economic cooperation.
\nAmong notable attendees were Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal, Shahid Jawed Qureshi, President PMFA, Malaysia\u2019s Consul General, H.E. Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Khalid Tawab, Chairman of Tawab Group; Abdul Rasheed Jan Muhammad, CEO of MAPAK Edible Oil; and other prominent figures. The event also paid tribute to former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who sent a special message for the PMFA Awards Ceremony.
\nFederal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal, the chief guest, highlighted the urgent need to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two nations. Commending PMFA\u2019s efforts in promoting business-to-business (B2B) links, he said such collaborations could unlock significant new trade and investment opportunities.
\nPMFA President Shahid Jawed Qureshi welcomed the distinguished guests, noting the growing depth of bilateral cooperation.
\nHe drew attention to Malaysia\u2019s current Chairmanship of ASEAN under the theme \u201cInclusivity and Sustainability,\u201d stating that with over 300 ASEAN meetings planned this year, Pakistan stands to benefit from enhanced trade, investment, education, and tourism opportunities.
\nHe revealed that bilateral trade currently stands at $1.5 billion, with Pakistan\u2019s exports including rice, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and seafood, while Malaysia exports palm oil, machinery, and chemicals.
\nHe called for revisiting the Free Trade Agreement to address tariff imbalances and non-tariff barriers that restrict Pakistani goods in Malaysian and ASEAN markets.
\nMalaysia\u2019s Consul General in Karachi, H.E. Herman Hardynata Ahmad, praised PMFA\u2019s role in fostering trade relations and highlighted Highlighting regional opportunities, the Envoy said that Malaysia\u2019s Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025 presents a chance to strengthen ties with partners like Pakistan.
\nHe reaffirmed Malaysia\u2019s commitment to expanding regional trade cooperation and emphasized Pakistan\u2019s role as a valued economic partner in ASEAN\u2019s broader engagement strategy.
\nAwards were presented to leading figures in recognition of their outstanding contributions in trade, industry, and corporate leadership.
\nThe recipients included Abdul Rasheed Jan Muhammad, Director Bulk Management (Rice Project); Mukhtar Hussain Dossani, CEO Dossani Enterprises; Muhammad Moiz Anjarwala, Managing Director Empire Group of Companies; Engr. Shahbaz Qureshi, Director Operations Shahbaz International; Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association; Sharjeel Goplani, CEO Sharjeel and Brothers; and Air Asia X Berhad Malaysia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
KARACHI The Pakistan-Malaysia Friendship Association (PMFA) marked a milestone with its 4th Appreciation Awards Ceremony, reaffirming the enduring partnership between Pakistan and Malaysia grounded in friendship, trust, and expanding economic cooperation. Among notable attendees were Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal, Shahid Jawed Qureshi, President PMFA, Malaysia\u2019s Consul General, H.E. Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Khalid Tawab, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":503525,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-503508","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n