Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of the Pakistan–Romania Business Council (PRBC), Atif Farooqi and Chairman of PRBC, Sohail Shamim Firpo signed the ‘Book of Condolence’ at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Karachi to express profound sorrow over the passing of Her Royal Highness, Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati of the Kingdom of Thailand.
During a brief visit at the Consulate-General, Farooqi and Firpo conveyed their deepest condolences to the Royal Family of Thailand and to the people of the Kingdom of Thailand. They paid tribute to Her Royal Highness’s dedicated public service, her commitment to humanitarian causes, and her role in strengthening goodwill between nations.
The PRBC reaffirmed its respects for the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and Thailand, and stands in solidarity with the Thai people during this time of national mourning.
They also expressed appreciation to the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Karachi for facilitating the Book of Condolence, providing an opportunity for the diplomatic and international community in Karachi to offer their respects.
Earlier, Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC) leadership, comprising Sohail Shamim Firpo, Chairman PRBC, and Atif Farooqi, Advisor & COO Pakistan Romania Business Council held a high-level meeting with Zia ul Rasheed Abbasi, Director General Legal Affairs and Head of Implementation here at the President House on Monday. The meeting focused on strengthening institutional collaboration, enhancing bilateral trade facilitation mechanisms, and exploring avenues for effective implementation of legal and policy frameworks that support foreign investment and international business partnerships.
The PRBC delegation apprised Abbasi of the Council’s ongoing initiatives aimed at fostering economic cooperation between Pakistan and Romania, particularly in sectors such as energy, technology, agriculture, and infrastructure development.
Abbasi appreciated the proactive role of PRBC in promoting Pakistan’s trade diplomacy and highlighted the importance of structured engagement between business councils and state institutions to ensure policy alignment and execution efficiency.
