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Countries plan to set up a 200km pipeline from Bathinda to Lahore for trade.

Petroleum Minister Asim Hussain says Pakistan has no problems in importing diesel, jet fuel from India.

Customs to start performing round-the-clock shifts at Wagah from today.

Arch-rivals commence two-day trade talks; discuss cooperation on market access, tariffs.

In first few years after independence, 60% of Pakistan’s total trade was with India, today it is less than 3%.

Munawar, Baloch urge Pakistanis to refuse offer of ‘enemy number one’.

A ban on investments in defence, space and atomic energy will remain.

Trade with India was nearly 60% of Pakistan’s total at independence. That figure has dropped to 2.7% in 2011.

As New Delhi drags its feet, Foreign Office places moratorium on further efforts.

Headway largely depends on political willingness.

Dates for secretary level talks being finalised for visit of an Indian delegation.

Once mistrust is minimised, governments can get around to discussing thorny, seemingly unsolvable issues like Kashmir.

Gilani says both countries should act with urgency to build relations of mutual trust.

Move is expected to enhance the commercial engagement and bilateral trade between India and Pakistan, says Sharma.

Improved relations stem from MFN status given to India.

Adds that a negative list of 1209 items has been notified and it will be phased out by December this year.

Improved relations stem from Pakistan's decision to grant India "Most Favoured Nation" status by year end.

Pak-India Business Council chairman returns from two-week trip.

Pakistan and India have steadily been making progress on a host of issues of common interest.

Bhatinda oil refinery set up 100km away from Pakistan’s border.

Former ambassador outlines benefits of trade normalization.

Reserve Bank of India is getting ready to invite applications from interested commercial banks.

Trade remains the only medium of radical change, it removes the national frontier as a locus of tension and conflict.

Zardari says he will discuss a proposal to open Head Sulemanki border with India.

President says he is also examining the possibility of connecting Multan with India.

Financ­e minist­er sees popula­r suppor­t for buildi­ng ties with the neighb­ouring countr­y.

Army overstretched, soured relations with US, a troubled economy, it is only prudent to improve relations with India.

There has been a substantial increase in the list of commodities permitted to be imported from India.

Allows, in principle, FDI from Pakistan; inaugurates second border check post at Attari.

India's trade minister says agreement to relax restrictions on visas for Pakistani businessmen almost ready.

Foreign minister assures that top-most priority of Pakistan is to ensure uninterrupted dialogue with India.

Delhi has agreed to support European Union duty waiver for Pakistan.

Singh terms trade talks with Amin Fahim 'constructive', pledges to increase trade volume.

Regular high-level meetings and strengthening of economic ties will lay the foundation for peace.

Minister arrives in Mumbai on a five-day visit.

Speakers urge improving regional trade ties over Europe and US regions.

Regional trade is the key to economic progress.

Checkpost to be set up that will be operational from April.

Expert says removal of barriers could lower trade deficit.