Pakistan, Canada begin third round of investment treaty talks

A Canadian delegation led by its high commissioner is in Islamabad for a three-day round, running October 19 to 21, that both sides want to use to move toward a final treaty text.

The third round of Bilateral Investment Treaty talks began in Islamabad and runs October 19 to 21, 2026.

Pakistan's side is led by the SIFC Secretary; Canada's is led by its high commissioner in Islamabad.

Both sides want to move toward finalising the treaty text and to settle follow-up items from earlier rounds.

Canadian investors are interested in renewable energy, mining, agriculture and information technology.

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