The reported 10 percent increase in bilateral trade last year, with Pakistan’s exports to Uzbekistan growing by 12 percent, is encouraging. Yet when measured against the ambitious target of $2 billion in two-way trade, current volumes remain modest. This gap between potential and performance is precisely what both ministers acknowledged, using unusually candid language about the need to “materialize” opportunities. For Pakistan, whose exporters struggle with delayed shipments and volatile routes, this is not a luxury, it is a necessity. The presence of 228 Pakistani companies in Uzbekistan, with 80 new registrations in a single year, signals strong business interest.

Source: The Patriot February 04, 2026 23:31 UTC