Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has extended an official invitation to the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, to visit Pakistan at a mutually convenient date, an official statement said on Tuesday. The planning minister, representing the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, met Rahman in Dhaka following his oath-taking ceremony and also conveyed warm congratulations on his election. During the meeting, both leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance regional cooperation. Iqbal highlighted the importance of reviving SAARC to improve regional connectivity and foster a shared geo-economic vision for South Asia, noting that historical conflicts have left the region among the least integrated globally. The minister also proposed the creation of a “Pakistan–Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor” to boost academic, research, and technological collaboration. He informed the Bangladeshi prime minister that Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) would explore twin-university agreements and promote student and faculty exchanges.
Pakistan invites Bangladesh PM for official visit
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