October 8, 2025 Islamabad NNP , PakistanThe inaugural meeting of the Pakistan–Bahrain Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) was held today under the esteemed convenership of Honorable Ms. Asia NazTanoli, MNA.The session featured detailed briefings by representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Commerce.
The briefing was attended by distinguished Members of the National Assembly, including Honorable Mr. Rana Mubashir Iqbal, Federal Minister, Mr. Ch. Muhammad Shahbaz Babar, Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, Haji RasoolBuxChandio, Mr. Pullain Baloch, and Ms. Kiran Imran Dar (who participated virtually). Additionally, senior officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Commerce were present. His Excellency Mr. Saqib Rauf, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Bahrain, also participated virtually.The discussions focused on critical areas such as the current status of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bahrain, parliamentary cooperation, recent diplomatic engagements and initiatives, strategic priorities in foreign policy, as well as opportunities and challenges in trade and investment.The Parliamentary Friendship Group expressed its profound appreciation for the efforts of Pakistan’s diplomatic mission abroad in facilitating the recent parliamentary delegation’s visit to Bahrain and commended the mission’s proactive engagement.
Honorable Rana Mubashir Iqbal emphasized the imperative for the Group to identify and pursue new investment opportunities, particularly in the agricultural and business sectors. The Honorable Convener further articulated the desire for the overseas mission to arrange a virtual meeting with the parliamentary counterparts in Bahrain to enhance mutual cooperation.
Members of the Pakistan–Bahrain Parliamentary Friendship Group reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and fostering closer cooperation. They resolved to extend comprehensive support to Pakistan’s diplomatic missions, establish formal channels of communication with the Bahraini Parliament, and promote enhanced government-to-government and people-to-people interactions alongside sustained parliamentary collaboration.
