The Embassy of the Republic of Korea’s Karachi office and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency will hold K-Festival 2026 at Lucky Mall from November 13 to 15. The three-day event will showcase Korean consumer products and culture, with K-Beauty and K-Lifestyle displays, interactive activities and exhibits featuring traditional Hanbok. Consul General Joohoon Kim said Samsung Electronics, Lotte Kolson and 14 local distribution networks and vendors will participate. Nine booths will feature products ranging from cosmetics and food to household goods, automotive accessories and electronics.

Spain’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Carlos Aragon, has called for direct flights between Pakistan and Spain to give bilateral trade a significant boost. Speaking to the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he said visa processing for businesspeople would be streamlined and prioritised. Aragon also identified women’s empowerment, climate change mitigation and the circular economy as key Spanish government priorities, highlighting opportunities for cooperation with Pakistan.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have discussed accelerating the signing and implementation of a proposed Pakistan–GCC Free Trade Agreement. During a meeting in Islamabad, Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Albugamy and Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan explored how the agreement could expand market access and create new export opportunities. The proposed pact aims to strengthen Pakistan’s trade ties with Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council.