On 30 January 2026, Habib Rafiq Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd delegation visited the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan and held a meeting with His Excellency Mr. Laziz Sh. Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, along with senior officials of the Ministry, including His Excellency Mr. Shokhrukh Kh. Gulamov, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The HRL delegation included Mr. Muhammad Aslam Malik, Chief Operating Officer of the HRL Group, Mr. Luis Fernandez Reyes Gonzalez, Advisor to HRL group and Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, Advisor to the Chairman, HRL.

During the meeting, Habib Rafiq Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd, one of the largest conglomerates in Pakistan with a diversified portfolio across construction, engineering, and real estate development, and the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan discussed opportunities for collaboration in large scale infrastructure development, smart city initiatives, and industrial cooperation aligned with Uzbekistan’s long term development vision. HRL also shared its extensive experience in delivering complex infrastructure, engineering, and real estate development projects across Pakistan and internationally, highlighting its capacity to support Uzbekistan’s modernization and urban development goals.

The Memorandum of Understanding was also signed during the meeting between His Excellency Mr. Shokhrukh Kh. Gulamov, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Mr. Muhammad Aslam Malik, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the HRL Group, in the presence of senior officials from both sides. This cooperation reflects the growing economic engagement between Pakistan and Uzbekistan and underscores HRL’s commitment to contributing to regional connectivity, sustainable infrastructure, and shared prosperity.

Through this agreement, Habib Rafiq Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd and the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation in infrastructure development, smart city projects, and industrial initiatives, while promoting sustainable growth, technology transfer, and long term economic partnership.