FTA

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