Canadian High Commissioner Visits SCCI
Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Receives Canadian High Commissioner
SIALKOT, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Sep, 2026) | Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Tarik Ali Khan, visited the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on September 1, 2026. Accompanied by Trade Commissioner Zohaib Khan, he was warmly welcomed by SCCI President, Syed Ahtesham Mazhar, Senior Vice President (SVP), Mian Murad Arshad, and Vice President (VP), Salman Sheikh.
Strengthening Bilateral Relations
The meeting focused on strengthening Pakistan-Canada trade relations with a particular emphasis on:
- Increasing bilateral trade and investment.
- Establishing direct business-to-business linkages between Sialkot exporters and Canadian buyers.
Tarik Ali Khan praised the city’s industrial development, the high quality of its products, and the significant role local exporters play in Pakistan’s international trade. He highlighted the need to further strengthen economic ties between the two countries and explore new avenues for cooperation and business opportunities.
Export Sectors and B2B Linkages
SCCI members informed the Canadian delegation about key export sectors in Sialkot, including:
- Sports goods
- Surgical instruments
- Leather products
They emphasized their production capabilities and market demand for these items globally. The meeting also reaffirmed a commitment to increasing bilateral trade and fostering business-to-business (B2B) linkages between Pakistani and Canadian businesses.
Attended by representatives from the Sialkot business community, this meeting marks a significant step towards enhancing economic relations between Pakistan and Canada.
