--- title: "Pakistan and UK Discuss Trade and Investment Cooperation" description: "Most outlets led with the discussion between Pakistan and the UK on enhancing trade and investment cooperation, focusing on concrete outcomes through the next bilateral Trade Dialogue. A few also noted related topics, such as Pakistan's interest in acquiring Airbus planes and Rolls-Royce engines for the privatised Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), though this detail was mentioned only briefly and in passing." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/12691-deputy-prime-minister-foreign-minister-senator-muhammad site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan and UK Discuss Trade and Investment Cooperation business · updated 9 Oct 2026, 7:35 PM PKT · 6–9 Oct 2026 · 19 articles from 12 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 9 Oct 2026 — Pakistan and UK Discuss Trade and Investment Cooperation (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the discussion between Pakistan and the UK on enhancing trade and investment cooperation, focusing on concrete outcomes through the next bilateral Trade Dialogue. A few also noted related topics, such as Pakistan's interest in acquiring Airbus planes and Rolls-Royce engines for the privatised Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), though this detail was mentioned only briefly and in passing. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan explores Airbus, Rolls-Royce options for PIA fleet renewal](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-explores-airbus-rolls-royce-options-for-pia-fleet-renewal-642049/) · 9 Oct 2026, 7:35 PM PKT > Pakistan is exploring aircraft leasing and potential procurement arrangements involving Airbus aircraft and Rolls-Royce engines for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), as the carrier looks to modernise its fleet. - **Geo News** — [Pakistan eyes Airbus planes, Rolls-Royce engines for privatised PIA](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685724-pakistan-eyes-airbus-planes-rolls-royce-engines-for-privatised-pia) · 9 Oct 2026, 12:41 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > View of a Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane. — APP/FileMinister terms PIA's direct int'l flights important commercial asset.Restoring confidence requires improved service quality: Jam Kamal.Kamal, UK envoy discuss longer-term plans to modernise PIA fleet. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan and UK explore investment partnership to boost trade cooperation](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564537/pakistan-and-uk-explore-investment-partnership-to-boost-trade-cooperation/) · 9 Oct 2026, 9:38 AM PKT · 45% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday discussed ways to further enhance trade and cooperation in priority sectors and deliver concrete outcomes through the next bilateral Trade Dialogue. During a meeting between Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriottat here at the Ministry of Commerce, the two […] ### 8 Oct 2026 — Pakistan and UK discuss aviation and trade cooperation (8 outlets) > Most outlets led with the discussion of potential aviation deals involving Airbus aircraft and Rolls-Royce engines for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), noting the UK's possible role in providing export credit support and leasing options. A few also highlighted broader trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. While Business Recorder and Profit emphasized the technical and financial aspects of the PIA fleet renewal, other outlets like BOL News and 24 News HD framed the talks more generally as part of a broader effort to enhance bilateral economic ties. Associated Press of Pakistan and 24 News HD described the talks as part of a Trade Dialogue, though without specifying aviation arrangements. - **The Nation** — [Pakistan, UK eye stronger trade ties through next bilateral dialogue](https://www.nation.com.pk/09-Oct-2026/pakistan-uk-eye-stronger-trade-ties-next-bilateral-dialogue) · 9 Oct 2026, 6:06 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and the United Kingdom Thursday held discussions to further enhance trade and cooperation in priority sectors and deliver concrete outcomes through the next bilateral Trade Dialogue during a meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott. - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan, UK explore investment partnership to advance trade, business cooperation](https://www.24newshd.tv/08-Oct-2026/pakistan-uk-explore-investment-partnership-advance-trade-business-cooperation) · 8 Oct 2026, 3:42 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday discussed ways to further enhance trade and cooperation in priority sectors and deliver concrete outcomes through the next bilateral Trade Dialogue. - **BOL News** — [Pakistan, UK discuss aviation deals for PIA, broader trade cooperation](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistan-uk-discuss-aviation-deals-for-pia-broader-trade-cooperation) · 8 Oct 2026, 2:45 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and UK officials discuss enhancing trade & cooperation, prioritizing new aviation deals for PIA. Seek concrete outcomes via bilateral dialogue across key sectors. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan, UK explore investment partnership to advance trade, business cooperation](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-uk-explore-investment-partnership-to-advance-trade-business-cooperation/) · 8 Oct 2026, 2:15 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP):Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday discussed ways to further enhance trade and cooperation in priority sectors and deliver concrete outcomes through the next bilateral Trade Dialogue. During a meeting between Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriottat here at the Ministry of... - **ProPakistani** — [PIA May Lease Aircrafts from Airbus and Rolls Royce](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/08/pia-may-lease-aircrafts-from-airbus-and-rolls-royce/) · 8 Oct 2026, 1:47 PM PKT · 39% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is exploring aircraft leasing and potential Airbus and Rolls-Royce deals to modernize Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) fleet, with the… Read More - **Profit** — [Pakistan looks to UK for Airbus, Rolls-Royce aircraft and engine arrangements for PIA](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/08/pakistan-looks-to-uk-for-airbus-rolls-royce-aircraft-and-engine-arrangements-for-pia) · 8 Oct 2026, 1:10 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Talks cover potential aircraft and engine arrangements, export credit support and leasing to address PIA's fleet requirements; both sides also discuss broader trade and investment partnership - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan explores Airbus aircraft, Rolls-Royce engine options for privatized PIA](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-explores-airbus-aircraft-rolls-royce-engine-options-for-privatized-pia-3003534) · 8 Oct 2026, 11:25 AM PKT · 43% identical wording to the newest filing - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan turns to UK for PIA fleet renewal as Airbus, Rolls-Royce options emerge](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443242/pakistan-turns-to-uk-for-pia-fleet-renewal-as-airbus-rolls-royce-options-emerge) · 8 Oct 2026, 10:40 AM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the United Kingdom discussed aviation cooperation, including potential Airbus and Rolls-Royce aircraft and engine arrangements for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), with possible UK export credit support and leasing options to address immediate fleet requirements. The development came as Pakistan and the UK discussed further enhancing trade and cooperation in priority sectors ... ### 6 Oct 2026 — Pakistan and UK officials meet to discuss bilateral relations (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with UK Minister Stephen Doughty to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. Pakistan Today and 24 News HD highlighted the focus areas such as trade, investment, education, and security, while also noting the commitment to fast-track political dialogue. Other outlets, including Associated Press of Pakistan and Business Recorder, provided more basic details of the meeting and the officials involved, with less emphasis on specific discussion points. - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan, UK review bilateral ties](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443027/pakistan-uk-review-bilateral-ties) · 7 Oct 2026, 7:37 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received UK Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Stephen Doughty, on Tuesday. The two sides reviewed Pakistan-UK bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations, with particular focus on trade and investment, education, secu... - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan, UK reaffirm push to strengthen ties, fast-track political dialogue](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/07/pakistan-uk-reaffirm-push-to-strengthen-ties-fast-track-political-dialogue) · 7 Oct 2026, 1:45 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and UK reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, focusing on trade, investment, education and security. DPM Dar and UK Minister Stephen Doughty also discuss regional developments and agree to work towards early operationalisation of Pakistan-UK Bilateral Political Dialogue. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar meeting the UK Minister of State for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Stephen Doughty, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/deputy-prime-minister-foreign-minister-senator-muhammad-ishaq-dar-meeting-the-uk-minister-of-state-for-middle-east-north-africa-afghanistan-and-pakistan-at-the-foreign-commonwealth-and-development-3/) · 6 Oct 2026, 8:33 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing - **24 News HD** — [Ishaq Dar, UK Minister discuss ways to strengthen Pakistan-UK ties](https://www.24newshd.tv/06-Oct-2026/ishaq-dar-uk-minister-discuss-ways-strengthen-pakistan-uk-ties) · 6 Oct 2026, 6:58 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met UK Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan Stephen Doughty in Islamabad, 24NewsHD TV reported. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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