PM Shehbaz invites Turkish companies to expand investments in Pakistan
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Turkey to strengthen bilateral economic ties and trade cooperation. The leaders discussed increasing trade volume to $5 billion and reaffirmed their mutual political support.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights the strategic and economic partnership between Pakistan and Turkey, signaling a shift toward deeper industrial and trade integration.
PM Shehbaz Sharif and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands at a press conference in Istanbul on July 4, 2026. — X/RTErdogan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan address a joint press conference in Istanbul on July 4, 2026. — X/trpresidency Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes PM Shehbaz Sharif at Vahdettin Palace in Istanbul on July 4, 2026. — Anadolu Agency Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with a business delegation of Albayrak Group led by its Chairman Ahmet Albayrak in Istanbul, Turkiye on July 4, 2026. —X/PakPMO Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, reiterating the close bond between Pakistan and Turkiye, said the two nations were “two hearts with one soul”, while emphasising that the bilateral economic partnership was “entering a new phase”.
The article provides a standard diplomatic summary of a state visit and official statements.
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