Some halal-processed foods which the country exports to Hong Kong, like nuggets and kebabs, are also accepted by communities other than Muslims, Shaikh said. For now, Hongkongers would have to go to Guangzhou for a non-stop flight to Pakistan, or have a stopover in Thailand or Qatar. The envoy also revealed that at least one Pakistani company is considering a Hong Kong listing. Riaz Ahmed ShaikhLahore-born Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander was commissioned to adorn the M+ facade with 3 to 12 Nautical Miles, a large-scale display about Hong Kong colonial and maritime history. “If you are aware, the Hong Kong national cricket team has three to four players from the Pakistan Association of Hong Kong,” Shaikh said.

Source: The Standard April 01, 2026 13:21 UTC