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Pakistan–Tanzania Relations

A growing East African partner: Pakistan's mission in Dar es Salaam reports trade of US$369 million, and Pakistan has proposed a resident Tanzanian mission in Islamabad and explored preferential trade. Compiled by the IPDS Centre for Africa Studies from official sources. Last revised 7 November 2026.

US$369m
Bilateral trade, per Pakistan's High Commissioner
US$341m
Trade, 2025 (UN Comtrade)
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Latest development

Where Pakistan–Tanzania Relations Stand Now

Oct 2026

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani met Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania Mussa Azzan Zungu on the sidelines of the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Arusha and called for a resident Tanzanian diplomatic mission in Islamabad to ease visas, business travel and people-to-people contact. (The Nation)

Pakistan upgraded its mission in Tanzania to ambassadorial level under its Engage Africa initiative. Tanzania is currently accredited to Pakistan from Abu Dhabi, and Pakistan has called for a resident Tanzanian mission in Islamabad. Pakistan exports rice, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments and sports goods, and buys raw cotton, cashew nuts, pulses and spices.

Overview

The Relationship by Theme

Trade

Aug 2026: Pakistan's High Commissioner Muhammad Azeem Khan said trade rose to US$369 million from US$287 million the year before, and that Pakistan is exploring preferential and free trade agreements with Tanzania and other East African countries. (The Citizen (Tanzania))

2025: Pakistan-reported trade was US$341.3 million: exports US$228.2 million and imports US$113.1 million. (UN Comtrade, Pakistan-reported trade)

Parliamentary & Diplomatic

Oct 2026: Senate Chairman's proposals in Arusha, including a resident Tanzanian mission in Islamabad and active parliamentary friendship groups. (The Nation)

Engage Africa: Pakistan upgraded its mission in Tanzania to ambassadorial level. (Embassy of Pakistan, Rabat (Engage Africa initiative))

Timeline

Chronology

2026 · Trade and presence

Trade growth and a push for resident diplomatic presence.

Aug 2026

Trade reported at US$369 million. (The Citizen (Tanzania))

Oct 2026

Senate Chairman in Arusha. (The Nation)

Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tanzania have an embassy in Pakistan?

Not a resident one; Tanzania is accredited to Pakistan from Abu Dhabi. In October 2026 Pakistan's Senate Chairman called for a resident Tanzanian mission in Islamabad.

Sources & method

Sources & Methodology

Official records come first: Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its embassy pages, the partner government's own publications, and state news services. News reporting is cited only where no official text is published. Every entry links to its source. No Wikipedia.

How to cite: IPDS Centre for Africa Studies, “Pakistan–Tanzania Relations,” Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, last revised 7 November 2026, https://ipd.org.pk/research-publications/pakistan-tanzania-relations-tracker/

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