FTA

President Xi says both sides should coordinate and promote cooperation in fields such as minerals, and energy

Envoy stresses both nations can take advantage of each other’s strength

New deal will eliminate customs duties on almost 90% of goods

Focus on investment protection under FTA; agreement may be reached soon

Say agreement can elevate trade from $195m in 2022 to $1b

Collaboration between private sectors, regular exchanges of trade delegations is essential for improved ties

Lower trade deficit, rise in exports will provide relief to Pakistan’s economy

Envoy insists both countries aim to raise bilateral trade to $5b annually

PM’s aide says Secretary Ross expressed keen interest in energy, oil and gas, agriculture and food processing

Two sides sign over a dozen MoUs to boost cooperation in various fields

Pakistan is at a place where instead of manufacturing hardware we have failed to make a mark even on the software side

FPCCI chief says country does not have surplus products to export

Joint efforts by govt, private sector will turn opportunities into concrete gains

The industrial, trade and investment policies should all have a single focus: how we can sell more to China

Islamabad offers to set up plant in Gulf state to manufacture footballs

Envoy stresses expediting process to complete details prior to meeting

A free trade pact with India has been a long-pending demand from Germany

Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi talks about key trade, investment issues

Country needs to better negotiate energy tariffs, return on equity

No assurances given for preferential market access during PM’s visit

Envoy stresses need for enhancing trade ties with Pakistan

Says locals will have to work hard to gain access to Chinese market

Can apply safeguard measures to temporarily restrict import of a product

PTEA official says Punjab has potential to boost textile export industry by $2 billion

If duties are removed, Pakistan’s exports to the US can easily double in a short time

Islamabad also engaged in gaining preferential market access to increase bilateral trade

Duties, taxes on import of goods from China would be reviewed

PM adviser will meet British Airways’ delegation for finalising flight detail

Mercosur trading group will take up Pakistan’s request in early 2019

Envoy says trade between two countries has increased following free trade agreement

Pakistan and Thailand will present their complete and final lists for the FTA in the coming round of negotiations

China wants to expand and promote its free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan

Business community has strong reservations about Beijing’s list of concessions

Commerce minister discusses ways to increase country’s exports with LCCI

Free trade will make exports to Pakistan cheaper than relocating factories

Consul general sees ample opportunities for joint ventures

Trade volume and investment soared after signing of FTA between China and Pakistan

Second phase to begin next month

European Parliament says it will deliberate up-scaling status to free trade partner

Worried they may lose their markets in Iran and Central Asia

Citrus and mango exports to Indonesia will increase significantly after PTA activation

Pakistan’s problems will worsen in time to come if corrective measures are not taken.

LCCI chief says exporters have failed to take advantage of agreement

Ninth round of negotiations to start in Nov for ironing out differences

Both sides agree to share initial list of products for tariff relief

9th round of talks between Pakistan, Thailand will be held from November 14-15

Commerce secretary emphasises equitable distribution of free trade benefits

Committee chairman says innovation needed to boost exports

Pakistan’s imports have jumped by 300% in the last three years

Business forum says Pakistan has untapped export potential of $13b