--- title: "Pakistan and Oman agree to boost bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors" description: "Most outlets reported that Pakistan and Oman agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, and regional peace efforts. Several emphasized the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding, particularly the visa exemption pact for specific passport holders. A few also highlighted Oman’s praise for Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace, while others noted the co-chairing of the 8th Joint Ministerial Commission. Coverage was largely consistent, with variations in which aspects were foregrounded." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13881-omani-foreign-minister-to-visit-pakistan-on-oct-13-14 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan and Oman agree to boost bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors pakistan · updated 15 Oct 2026, 8:56 AM PKT · 12–15 Oct 2026 · 51 articles from 17 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 14 Oct 2026 — Pakistan and Oman agree to boost bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors (13 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan and Oman agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, and regional peace efforts. Several emphasized the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding, particularly the visa exemption pact for specific passport holders. A few also highlighted Oman’s praise for Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace, while others noted the co-chairing of the 8th Joint Ministerial Commission. Coverage was largely consistent, with variations in which aspects were foregrounded. - **ProPakistani** — [Oman Agrees to Visa-Free Entry for Specific Pakistani Passport Holders](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/15/oman-agrees-to-visa-free-entry-for-specific-pakistani-passport-holders/) · 15 Oct 2026, 8:56 AM PKT > Pakistan and Oman have signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic, special, official, and service passports as… Read More - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan, Oman sign five agreements on visa exemption, media and IT cooperation](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-oman-sign-five-agreements-on-visa-exemption-media-and-it-cooperation-3004202) · 15 Oct 2026, 8:38 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing - **Profit** — [Pakistan, Oman sign visa exemption deal, agree to expand trade and investment ties](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/15/pakistan-oman-sign-visa-exemption-deal-agree-to-expand-trade-and-investment-ties) · 15 Oct 2026, 8:23 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Agreement covers diplomatic, special, service and official passport holders; both countries seek greater trade, investment and workforce mobility, call for de-escalation in Gulf and safe navigation through key shipping routes - **The Nation** — [Pakistan, Oman exchange six agreements, MoUs](https://www.nation.com.pk/15-Oct-2026/pakistan-oman-exchange-six-agreements-mous) · 15 Oct 2026, 7:32 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday witnessed the exchange of six agreements and MoUs during the visit of Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi for the eighth Pakistan- Oman Joint Ministerial Commission. - **Business Recorder** — [Diplomatic, special service & official passports: Pakistan, Oman sign pact on mutual visa exemption](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444291/diplomatic-special-service-amp-official-passports-pakistan-oman-sign-pact-on-mutual-visa-exemption) · 15 Oct 2026, 4:58 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Oman have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral trade and investment, expanding business partnerships and creating new avenues for Pakistani workers. Following the 8th Joint Ministerial Commission held here on Wednesday, both sides stressed dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation to address regional tensions and ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hor... - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan, Oman pledge to deepen trade, investment and regional cooperation](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1567460/pakistan-oman-pledge-to-deepen-trade-investment-and-regional-cooperation/) · 15 Oct 2026, 3:09 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and Oman on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across a broad spectrum of fields, including trade, investment, connectivity, logistics, energy, food security, tourism, and technology. The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed during the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), co-chaired by Deputy Prime ... - **Geo News** — [Shehbaz hosts Omani foreign minister as six cooperation agreements are signed](https://www.geo.tv/latest/686587-shehbaz-hosts-omani-foreign-minister-as-six-cooperation-agreements-are-signed) · 15 Oct 2026, 1:28 AM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, who is visiting Pakistan to co-chair the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission.—X@PMOPM witnesses exchange during 8th Pakistan-Oman JMC... - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan, Oman sign accords to deepen ties, reaffirm joint push for regional peace](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/15/pakistan-oman-sign-accords-to-deepen-ties-reaffirm-joint-push-for-regional-peace) · 15 Oct 2026, 12:33 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and Oman sign agreements to strengthen bilateral ties following 8th Joint Ministerial Commission session. PM Shehbaz and Omani FM Badr Albusaidi reaffirm cooperation, while Dar stresses regional diplomacy, condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia and backs stronger trade and investment. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Omani FM Meets PM Shehbaz, Hails Pakistan’s Peace Efforts](https://pakobserver.net/omani-fm-meets-pm-shehbaz-hails-pakistans-peace-efforts/) · 14 Oct 2026, 10:44 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi on Wednesday praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions and promote peaceful solutions… - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan, Oman exchange six agreements, MoUs to boost bilateral cooperation](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-oman-exchange-six-agreements-mous-to-boost-bilateral-cooperation/) · 14 Oct 2026, 10:35 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):Pakistan and Oman on Wednesday exchanged six agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors during the visit of Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif witnessed the exchange of the agreements and MoUs during the 8th session... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan, Oman open New Doors for Cooperation in Media, IT and Diplomacy](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/14-Oct-2026/pakistan-oman-open-new-doors-for-cooperation-in-media-it-and-diplomacy) · 14 Oct 2026, 10:19 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Oman reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key sectors, as Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi in Islamabad. PM Sharif stressed deep-rooted bonds between the two countries, saying their shared religion, geographical proximity, common hist... - **24 News HD** — [Omani FM praises Pakistan's efforts for regional peace](https://www.24newshd.tv/14-Oct-2026/omani-fm-praises-pakistan-s-efforts-regional-peace) · 14 Oct 2026, 10:05 PM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored that Pakistan considers Oman a brotherly country, an important maritime neighbor and a valuable partner in a critically important region. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan and Oman vow stronger ties, back regional...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-and-oman-vow-stronger-ties-back-regional-peace-644444/) · 14 Oct 2026, 3:35 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has described talks with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid ### 13 Oct 2026 — Omani foreign minister arrives in Pakistan for joint ministerial commission session (13 outlets) > Most outlets reported the arrival of Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi in Pakistan for a two-day official visit to co-chair the eighth Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) session. Several also noted his courtesy call to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif or his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with slight variations in emphasis: some outlets led with the JMC session, while others highlighted the bilateral talks or the minister’s itinerary. - **Geo News** — [In meeting with DPM Dar, Oman's FM lauds Pakistan's key role in promoting peace](https://www.geo.tv/latest/686450-oman-commends-pakistans-role-in-regional-peace-and-stability) · 14 Oct 2026, 2:41 PM PKT > Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar pictured at their meeting at Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — X@ForeignOfficePkDPM Dar raises Hormuz, Gaza and IIOJK issues with Omani FM.Regional... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan, Oman reaffirm commitment to strengthen multi-sphere ties, including trade, connectivity](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-oman-reaffirm-commitment-to-strengthen-multi-sphere-ties-including-trade-connectivity/) · 14 Oct 2026, 2:22 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed during the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi here. - **BOL News** — [Dar, Omani FM call for regular high-level engagement to boost trade and investment](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/dar-omani-fm-call-for-regular-high-level-engagement-to-boost-trade-and-investment) · 14 Oct 2026, 2:00 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Dar & Omani FM Albusaidi discussed Gaza, Hormuz tensions, pledging deeper Pakistan-Oman cooperation in trade, energy & investment. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan and Oman pledge closer ties amid regional tensions](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1567105/pakistan-and-oman-pledge-closer-ties-amid-regional-tensions/) · 14 Oct 2026, 1:40 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Islamabad on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed regional tensions and pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Albusaidi arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for a two-day visit. Their discussions took place during the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission. […] - **24 News HD** — [Ishaq Dar, Oman FM vow to deepen bilateral cooperation](https://www.24newshd.tv/14-Oct-2026/ishaq-dar-oman-fm-vow-deepen-bilateral-cooperation) · 14 Oct 2026, 12:59 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi discussed regional tensions and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on Wednesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Dawn** — [DPM Dar, Oman FM discuss regional tensions, vow to deepen bilateral cooperation](https://www.dawn.com/news/2037082/dpm-dar-oman-fm-discuss-regional-tensions-vow-to-deepen-bilateral-cooperation) · 14 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi discussed regional tensions and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on Wednesday. Speaking at the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), Dar said the two had “worked out” certain areas of bilateral interest and discussed global issues in deta... - **Hum News English** — [Omani foreign minister meets Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, set to co-chair Pakistan-Oman JMC](https://humenglish.com/latest/omani-foreign-minister-meets-ishaq-dar-in-islamabad-set-to-co-chair-pakistan-oman-jmc/) · 14 Oct 2026, 11:01 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Wednesday, during a two-day official visit to Pakistan. According to the Foreign Office, the two ministers were to hold bilateral talks and co-chair the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), with ... - **Minute Mirror** — [Oman FM arrives in Pakistan for key bilateral talk...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/oman-fm-arrives-in-pakistan-for-key-bilateral-talks-644136/) · 14 Oct 2026, 10:17 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a two-day official visit aimed - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan, Oman agree to strengthen bilateral ties, step up diplomacy for regional peace](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634774/pakistan-oman-agree-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties-step-up-diplomacy-for-regional-peace) · 14 Oct 2026, 6:34 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > FM Dar says two countries have agreed to work closely for regional peace and address ongoing challenges - **Business Recorder** — [Omani FM arrives](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444101/omani-fm-arrives) · 14 Oct 2026, 4:31 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, arrived in Islamabad Tuesday on an official visit to Pakistan during 13-14 October 2026. He was received at the airport by Secretary Economic Affairs Division and Additional Secretary (Middle East), Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Minister would lead the Omani delegation for the 8th Pak-Om... - **Pakistan Today** — [Omani foreign minister arrives in Pakistan for joint commission talks](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/14/omani-foreign-minister-arrives-in-pakistan-for-joint-commission-talks) · 14 Oct 2026, 1:36 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > He was received at the airport by senior Pakistani officials on arrival in the federal capital. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan, Oman Eye Stronger Ties at JMC Session](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-oman-eye-stronger-ties-at-jmc-session/) · 13 Oct 2026, 11:22 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for a two-day visit to lead his country’s delegation… - **The Nation** — [Omani FM arrives in Pakistan on two-day visit for 8th Pak-Oman JMC](https://www.nation.com.pk/13-Oct-2026/omani-fm-arrives-pakistan-two-day-visit-8th-pak-oman-jmc) · 13 Oct 2026, 10:24 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, arrived here on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to Pakistan from October 13 to 14. ### 12 Oct 2026 — Omani foreign minister to visit Pakistan for joint ministerial talks (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported the Omani foreign minister's two-day official visit to Pakistan, focusing on the 8th Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission session and broader bilateral cooperation. While the Express Tribune and Business Recorder highlighted the session explicitly, Pakistan Today and the Daily Times also mentioned expected discussions on trade, investment, and regional security. The framing was largely uniform, with most excerpts emphasizing the official nature of the visit and its purpose. - **Daily Times** — [Omani FM due in Pakistan today for JMC session](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1566465/omani-fm-due-in-pakistan-today-for-jmc-session/) · 13 Oct 2026, 10:16 AM PKT > Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi will undertake an official two-day visit to Pakistan on Tuesday, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday. According to a statement issued by the FO, Albusaidi’s visit, taking place at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, will last from Oct 13-14. The statement added […] - **Business Recorder** — [Oman’s FM arrives today](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443925/omans-fm-arrives-today) · 13 Oct 2026, 5:18 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on a two-day official visit today (Tuesday) to co-chair the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Monday. The Foreign Minister ... - **Pakistan Today** — [Omani foreign minister due in Pakistan for two-day visit](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/12/omani-foreign-minister-due-in-pakistan-for-two-day-visit) · 12 Oct 2026, 11:35 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The discussions are expected to cover bilateral relations, trade, investment, regional security and cooperation in multilateral forums. - **Geo News** — [Omani FM to arrive in Pakistan for two-day visit tomorrow](https://www.geo.tv/latest/686208-omani-fm-to-arrive-in-pakistan-for-two-day-visit-tomorrow) · 12 Oct 2026, 10:53 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi attends a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia July 11, 2023. — Reuters Omani FM to visit Pakistan at invitation of DPM Dar. Visiting dignitary expected to meet PM Shehbaz... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Omani Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan on Oct 13-14](https://www.app.com.pk/national/omani-foreign-minister-to-visit-pakistan-on-oct-13-14/) · 12 Oct 2026, 10:04 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > At the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, is undertaking an official visit to Pakistan on 13-14 October 2026. - **Dawn** — [Omani FM Badr Albusaidi to visit Pakistan from Oct 13-14, will attend Joint Ministerial Commission meeting](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036666/omani-fm-badr-albusaidi-to-visit-pakistan-from-oct-13-14-will-attend-joint-ministerial-commission-meeting) · 12 Oct 2026, 9:57 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi will undertake an official two-day visit to Pakistan on Tuesday, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday. According to a statement issued by the FO, Albusaidi’s visit, taking place at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, will last from Oct 13-14. The statement added that during the visit, the Eighth Session of the Pa... - **The Express Tribune** — [Oman's foreign minister to visit Pakistan today](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634465/omans-foreign-minister-to-visit-pakistan-on-oct-13-14) · 12 Oct 2026, 6:43 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Visit includes 8th Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission session to review bilateral ties, strengthen cooperation ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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