India’s recent curbs on rice exports provides Pakistan with opening

Stakeholders blame govt indifference for lacklustre business activities

Envoy encouraged businesspeople to explore avenues to improve relations

High interest rates, reduced purchasing power explain downward trend

High rates of duties, taxes encouraging smuggling

Envoy urges both countries to focus on improving business-to-business relations

SME development is long-term process that requires investment, govt support

Tenure of FPCCI representatives extended by one year

Aims to host technology exhibition ‘Techspring’ in March 2023

Low purchasing power, supply constraints account for nosedive in automotive sales