Uzbekistan appoints honorary consul in Sindh to boost trade ties

Mettis Global reported on October 29, 2026, that Khalid Mahmood has been named Uzbekistan’s honorary consul for Sindh. The appointment is intended to widen commercial links between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, encourage investment from Pakistan into Uzbekistan, and bring more Uzbek goods to Pakistani buyers.

Mahmood is also expected to assist Uzbek residents in Sindh and nearby areas, and to support exchanges in fields including healthcare, education and research. His duties will include helping manage labour migration. He chairs Getz Pharma entities in Pakistan and the UAE, as well as Scitech International DMCC holding companies, and has worked in pharmaceuticals, exports and international business. The report also notes that Novugen Pharma FE LLC was formed in Uzbekistan in 2018.