ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met with Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa and lauded him for his valuable contributions for the promotion of true image of Islam around the world, PM Sharif’s office said.
Dr. Al-Issa arrived in Islamabad on April 7 on a nine-day trip aimed at fostering interfaith harmony and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s bilateral relations with Pakistan. The MWL is a Makkah-based non-governmental organization that represents followers of Islam around the world.
In his meeting with the MWL secretary-general in Islamabad, PM Sharif thanked Dr. Al-Issa for visiting Pakistan on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr and conveyed his best wishes for King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
“He [Sharif’s] also acknowledged the critical role of Muslim World League in developing unity among the Muslim Ummah, advocating for Muslim causes around the world and in spreading the message of peace, tolerance and inter-faith harmony,” the PM’s office said in a statement.
“Extending his best wishes to the Secretary General for the success of his ongoing visit, the Prime Minister assured him of Pakistan’s continued support and partnership with the Muslim World League.”
Sharif underscored that Pakistan attached utmost importance to its strong fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia that were rooted in common faith, shared values and culture, according to the statement. The MWL secretary-general praised the prime minister for his commitment and efforts to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy strong trade, defense and cultural ties. The Kingdom is home to over 2.7 million Pakistani expatriates and serves as the top destination for remittances to the cash-strapped South Asian country.
Saudi Arabia has also often come to cash-strapped Pakistan’s aid by regularly providing the South Asian country oil on deferred payment facilities and offering direct financial support to help stabilize its economy and shore up its foreign exchange reserves.
During his ongoing visit to Pakistan, Dr. Al-Issa has delivered the Eid Al-Fitr sermon at the Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad and visited an orphanage in the Pakistani capital, where he shared the joy of Eid Al-Fitr with orphaned children.
In his sermon, Al-Issa called on Muslims to keep Palestinians close to their hearts and in their prayers as they celebrated Eid. He also spoke about the responsibility of Muslims to use their actions to project Islam in its true light.
Pakistan PM meets Muslim World League chief, lauds him for promoting Islam’s true image
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Pakistan PM meets Muslim World League chief, lauds him for promoting Islam’s true image
- MWL Secretary-General Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa arrived in Islamabad on April 7 on a nine-day trip
- The visit is aimed at fostering interfaith harmony and strengthening Saudi Arabia-Pakistan bilateral relations
Pakistan targets Gulf, global markets with health care push at Dubai exhibition
- 40 Pakistani firms display medical devices, surgical instruments, pharmaceuticals
- Participation targets export growth and deeper trade ties with UAE and Gulf region
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan this week inaugurated its national pavilion at a major global health care exhibition in Dubai, showcasing medical devices, surgical instruments and pharmaceutical products as it seeks to expand health care exports and strengthen trade ties with the Gulf.
The Pakistan Pavilion opened at the World Health Exhibition (WHX) 2026, formerly known as Arab Health, being held from Feb. 9 to 12 at the Dubai Exhibition Center in Expo City Dubai, according to a statement issued by the Pakistani information ministry.
A total of 40 Pakistani companies are participating under the umbrella of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), highlighting the country’s manufacturing capabilities across health care equipment, surgical instruments and pharmaceuticals, sectors that have emerged as important contributors to Pakistan’s export base.
Speaking at the inauguration on Monday, Trade and Investment Counsellor Ali Zeb Khan said Pakistan’s presence reflected growing international recognition of its health care manufacturing sector.
“Pakistani companies are showcasing a diverse range of innovative products aligned with global health care standards and market requirements,” Khan said, adding that the UAE, Pakistan’s second-largest trading partner, offered “a strategic gateway to regional and international markets.”
The WHX is among the world’s largest health care exhibitions, organized under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention. This year’s edition features more than 4,300 exhibitors and is expected to draw over 235,000 health care professionals, policymakers and industry leaders from more than 180 countries.
Pakistan’s participation comes as the country looks to diversify exports beyond traditional textiles and leverage demand for cost-competitive medical products, particularly in Gulf and emerging markets.
Officials said participation in WHX 2026 is expected to raise Pakistan’s international profile in health care manufacturing, support export growth and deepen economic cooperation with the UAE, which has positioned itself as a regional hub for medical trade and innovation.
Pakistan and the UAE maintain close economic ties, with the Gulf state serving as one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners and a major destination for its exports, remittances and investment flows.
