--- title: "Pakistan and Australia working on updated investment treaty by December" description: "Most outlets led with the news that Pakistan and Australia are aiming to finalise an updated Bilateral Investment Treaty by December, citing the Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane's remarks. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with both excerpts highlighting the goal of modernising the treaty and the timeline, without additional context or emphasis." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7177-bilateral-investment-treaty-negotiations-in-final-stage-says site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan and Australia working on updated investment treaty by December business · updated 10 Sep 2026, 6:26 AM PKT · 7–10 Sep 2026 · 5 articles from 4 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 Sep 2026 — Pakistan and Australia working on updated investment treaty by December (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the news that Pakistan and Australia are aiming to finalise an updated Bilateral Investment Treaty by December, citing the Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane's remarks. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with both excerpts highlighting the goal of modernising the treaty and the timeline, without additional context or emphasis. - **Business Recorder** — [Modern investment treaty expected by December: Australian HC](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438711/modern-investment-treaty-expected-by-december-australian-hc) · 10 Sep 2026, 6:26 AM PKT > LAHORE: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Timothy Kane has expressed optimism that negotiations on a modern Pakistan-Australia bilateral investment treaty will be concluded by December this year, describing the agreement as an important step towards encouraging greater Australian investment in Pakistan. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he said Australia and... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan, Australia Aim to Update Bilateral Investment Treaty by December](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-australia-aim-to-update-bilateral-investment-treaty-by-december/) · 9 Sep 2026, 10:00 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Timothy Kane has expressed hope that the Pakistan-Australia Bilateral Investment Treaty will be updated by… - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan-Australia investment treaty likely by Dec...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-australia-investment-treaty-likely-by-december-627396/) · 9 Sep 2026, 6:35 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Australia and Pakistan are moving towards a modernised Bilateral Investment Treaty, with Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane expressing ### 8 Sep 2026 — Bilateral investment treaty negotiations in final stage, says Australian diplomat (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [Bilateral investment treaty negotiations in final stage, says Australian diplomat](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1549721/bilateral-investment-treaty-negotiations-in-final-stage-says-australian-diplomat/) · 8 Sep 2026, 10:57 AM PKT > High Commissioner of Australia in Pakistan Mr Timothy Kane said that negotiations regarding the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) are in the final stage which would pave the way for enhancing investment and trade between Australia and Pakistan. Addressing the business community during a meeting in Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), he appreciated the […] ### 7 Sep 2026 — FCCI informed: Pakistan, Australia may finalise investment agreement soon (1 outlet) - **Business Recorder** — [FCCI informed: Pakistan, Australia may finalise investment agreement soon](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438192/fcci-informed-pakistan-australia-may-finalise-investment-agreement-soon) · 7 Sep 2026, 4:40 AM PKT > FAISALABAD: Pakistan and Australia are holding negotiations on a bilateral investment agreement, which is expected to be finalised soon, said Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Timothy Kane while addressing a gathering at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI). He said the business skills of Pakistanis were commendable; however, Australia would assist Pakistan in improving... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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