Karachi, November 10, 2026: Speaker Provincial Assembly of Sindh, Syed Awais Qadir Shah, attended the fifth awards ceremony of the Pakistan–Malaysia Friendship Association (PMFA) as Chief Guest at a private hotel in Karachi yesterday.
The Speaker was warmly received and welcomed by H.E. Mohd Yunus Ibrahim, Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi, and Mr. Shahid Jawed Qureshi, President of PMFA.
The ceremony was attended by diplomatic representatives from Malaysia, Oman, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Qatar, along with business leaders, members of civil society and other distinguished guests.
Addressing the gathering, Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah said that Pakistan and Malaysia enjoy longstanding relations founded on mutual respect, shared values and cultural harmony. He emphasised the importance of strengthening parliamentary diplomacy, trade relations and people-to-people exchanges to further consolidate the friendship between the two countries.
Referring to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Regional Conference hosted by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh earlier this year, which was attended by Malaysian parliamentary representatives, the Speaker said such engagements provide valuable opportunities for exchanging experiences between parliamentary institutions and promoting democratic values.
He said Sindh, with Karachi as its commercial centre, offers significant opportunities for Malaysian investors in trade, agriculture, infrastructure, technology, education and tourism. He stressed the need to translate the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries into meaningful economic cooperation and tangible initiatives for the benefit of their people.
The Speaker appreciated the Pakistan–Malaysia Friendship Association for its contributions towards promoting bilateral trade and cultural relations. He also acknowledged the Pakistan–ASEAN Economic Dialogue, held in May 2026 in collaboration with the Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi, as an important step towards strengthening regional economic engagement.
On the occasion, Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah congratulated the award recipients and appreciated their contributions towards strengthening Pakistan–Malaysia relations.
He also presented traditional Sindhi Ajrak and Sindhi Topi as gifts to the Consul General of Malaysia and other distinguished guests, reflecting the cultural traditions and hospitality of Sindh.
Appreciating the efforts of PMFA President Mr. Shahid Jawed Qureshi, the Speaker expressed hope that the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia would continue to grow stronger in the years ahead.
