Pakistan aims to double trade with UAE to $20bn

October 27, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan is aiming to double its trade volume with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the current $10bn to $20bn within the next three to four years, signaling renewed investor confidence and deepening economic ties between the two countries.

Speaking at the ICAP Middle East CFO Conference in Dubai, Khurram Schehzad, Adviser to the Finance Minister of Pakistan, said the ambitious goal reflects Pakistan’s commitment to expanding its trade and investment landscape amid improving macroeconomic stability, said a press release issued today.

“We already have $10 billion in total trade with the UAE, and we aspire to double it to $20 billion in the next two to three years,” Schehzad said.

 “It’s quite possible because there are a number of areas we offer to the entire world including agriculture, food security, data and analytics, AI, mining and minerals, defense, and much more. Our market is huge, our location is very strategic, and we are now stabilizing and moving towards growth.”

Schehzad highlighted Pakistan’s strategic geographic position as a key advantage, linking South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, and emphasized that reforms and policy consistency are helping rebuild investor trust.

Similarly, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade also stated that “Last year, we shared almost $8.6bn in our non-oil trade, and we joined together in almost $3.3bn pledge to develop railway, economic zones and transport modes on an important new trade corridor.”

UAE remains one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners, with strong cooperation in energy, investment, and remittances. The potential doubling of trade would mark a new chapter in economic collaboration, especially as both nations explore emerging sectors like technology, renewable energy, and logistics.

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