British International Investment has reaffirmed its commitment to Pakistan and plans to expand its presence in infrastructure, climate finance, technology and private markets. During a meeting with Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, BII Asia Managing Director Srini Nagarajan identified Pakistan as a key investment destination. He said BII’s 2026–31 strategy includes investing at least $2 billion across Asia and Africa, with particular attention to South Asia and frontier economies. BII’s broader strategy prioritises sustainable industries, financial systems and infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad to discuss stronger agricultural cooperation. The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep-rooted ties with Saudi Arabia and welcomed progress on agricultural exports to the Kingdom. Both sides explored improving productivity through technology, research, development and efficient water management. Shehbaz Sharif also announced that a delegation of Pakistani agricultural experts would soon visit Riyadh to advance the partnership.

The Pak-Afghan border closure since mid-October 2025 has reportedly cost Pakistani exporters $4.5 billion. A Pakistan Institute of Development Economics report says bilateral trade fell 28%, from $2.46 billion in 2024 to $1.77 billion in 2025. Pakistan’s exports have lost an average of $177 million monthly since the closure, while daily container charges have reached $150–$200. During January and February 2026, an estimated 10,000–12,000 containers remained stranded at major border crossings.