The President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, recently lauded Qatar’s remarkable progress, vibrant culture, and attractive business landscape during his visit to Doha.
Qureshi, who attended the Pakistan International Property Exhibition, expressed his admiration for Qatar’s rapid development, impressive architecture, and dedication to cultural preservation. He highlighted the nation’s cleanliness, peaceful environment, structured governance, and welcoming populace as key strengths.
During his trip, Qureshi engaged with Dr. Mohamed bin Jawhar Al Mohamed, a board member of the Qatar Chamber, and other prominent business figures. Their discussions centered on boosting bilateral trade, fostering joint ventures, and promoting private sector collaboration between Pakistan and Qatar. Both acknowledged the significant growth in their trade relationship, which reached QR12.7 billion in 2024.
Dr. Al Mohamed underscored Qatar’s inviting investment climate, modern infrastructure, and supportive legal framework, positioning it as an ideal market for Pakistani enterprises. He encouraged Pakistani entrepreneurs to actively explore and capitalize on the opportunities within Qatar’s thriving economy.
Qureshi also recognized the valuable contributions of the Pakistani community in Qatar and stressed the importance of expanding their economic footprint. He advised Pakistani entrepreneurs to form consortiums for greater investment strength and collaborative success, especially in promising sectors like food, clothing, and education.
Addressing domestic challenges, Qureshi pointed to the high cost of doing business and governance inefficiencies in Pakistan. He emphasized the critical need for regulatory reforms and consistent policy implementation to rebuild investor confidence. Regarding rumors of Pakistani textile firms relocating, Qureshi clarified that any shifts were isolated responses to operational difficulties in Pakistan, not a widespread exodus, and called for increased government support for key industries.