Trade with India: Given ‘right price’, Pakistan ready to import Indian oil
Countries plan to set up a 200km pipeline from Bathinda to Lahore for trade.
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.
In first few years after independence, 60% of Pakistan’s total trade was with India, today it is less than 3%.
Arch-rivals commence two-day trade talks; discuss cooperation on market access, tariffs.
Munawar, Baloch urge Pakistanis to refuse offer of ‘enemy number one’.
Trade with India was nearly 60% of Pakistan’s total at independence. That figure has dropped to 2.7% in 2011.
A ban on investments in defence, space and atomic energy will remain.
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.
