Five decades since the JMC framework was established in 1975, Islamabad and Amman have enjoyed warm diplomatic and cultural relations. Yet the economic dimension of this relationship has remained underdeveloped, constrained by limited market access, weak private-sector engagement, and lack of sustained follow-up. Equally significant is the activation of the Pakistan–Jordan Business Council and the establishment of a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment. The cautionary words of Economic Affairs Secretary Muhammad Humair Karim Kidwai about the need for structured follow-up deserve special attention. Regular JMC meetings, clear timelines, measurable targets and empowered joint working groups must become the norm, not the exception.

Source: The Patriot February 06, 2026 23:26 UTC