Qatar’s Minister of Labour, Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, met with Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in the labour sector. The meeting took place on September 1, 2026, focusing on strengthening ties between the two countries regarding workforce development and labour relations.

During the discussion, both officials explored opportunities to support and advance collaboration in addressing labour issues affecting workers from Pakistan in Qatar as well as broader human resource development initiatives. The meeting underscored the importance of fostering closer coordination to improve labour rights, working conditions, and employment opportunities for Pakistani expatriates in Qatar, who constitute a significant part of the country’s labour force.

The ministers also reviewed mechanisms to facilitate smoother recruitment processes, worker protection frameworks, and training programs designed to enhance skills and meet the evolving demands of Qatar’s labour market. This engagement reflects ongoing efforts by both governments to maintain strong partnerships amid increasing labour mobility and economic integration in the Gulf region.

The discussions come as Qatar continues to implement regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing workers’ welfare, including measures to safeguard migrant workers’ rights and promote equitable labour standards. Pakistan remains a key labour source country for Qatar, with hundreds of thousands of Pakistani nationals employed across various sectors such as construction, services, and hospitality.

Overall, the meeting signaled mutual commitment to deepening cooperation, ensuring sustainable labour relations, and supporting the welfare of expatriate workers through collaborative strategies and policy coordination between Qatar and Pakistan.