UK aims to expand trade with Pakistan to £10 billion

The United Kingdom has announced its ambition to significantly boost bilateral trade with Pakistan, aiming to increase the current £4.4 billion figure to £10 billion, according to British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott.

Speaking at the Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit, Marriott called for deeper collaboration in finance, education, engineering, and clean energy as part of a broader strategic partnership between the two nations.

She praised Pakistan’s recent economic reforms, including steps recognized by the International Monetary Fund, and noted that Britain is already supporting macroeconomic initiatives worth $45 million. “Our partnership can help Pakistan become a $2 trillion economy through shared investment and innovation,” Marriott told business leaders and policymakers.

The high commissioner spotlighted UK's investment in clean and green energy, particularly in the power sector, and reaffirmed support for major projects, including the Reko Diq mining initiative. She also underlined British support in mitigating climate change and expressed interest in Pakistan’s young population as a driver of future growth.

“From education to healthcare, and engineering to climate resilience — our support is comprehensive,” she added.

Marriott described the UK as the world’s largest financial services provider and the third-largest economy, positioning it as a key partner in Pakistan’s growth. “Britain and Pakistan are two sides of the same coin when it comes to strategic relations,” she said, emphasizing a mutual commitment to economic transformation.