FTA

GCC states are committed to liberalising and promoting bilateral trade are expected to be developed in Pakistan

Promoting private sector for enhancing trade volumes is a priority for both sides

FTA will be signed on September 25

Experts say prevailing disharmony in policies will diminish benefits of agreement

The ministry has hired consultants to study the trade regimes

Appeals for meeting to discuss grievances of auto industry

Gives recommendations aimed at ensuring fast and sustained economic growth

The sessions were also attended by Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey Sohail Mahmood

Iran wants to be part of CPEC, floats proposals for free trade with Pakistan

Oppose inclusion of auto sector in FTA talks with Thailand

Tehran and Kabul have five times more trade

Says Pakistan has greatly benefitted from its FTA with China

Commerce minister gets update on FTA negotiations with Thailand

First round of negotiations will kick off in Tehran in a month

Aim is to boost trade, discussions to start by first quarter of next year

Agreements have led to increase in import of subsidised goods, argues official

Suggests potential markets and sectors to be tapped

Joint Ministerial Commission to be held in Islamabad to discuss economic policies

Ministry of Commerce to consult business community on the list of commodities, tariff cut

Ministry of Commerce says it will now add factors before signing agreements

Under GSP Plus, duty-free exports to UK will only remain available for another two years

Trade expected to flourish; Thai firms keen on pouring investments

Countries will then formally start negotiations on details

Envoy says Korean banks will be pushed to open branches in Pakistan

Negotiators must share terms, research on trade potential, says business community

Country must restructure industrial sector, close porous borders, says business community

Pakistan Business Council says trade deficit will widen further

It could open Pakistan to Turkish imports without a similar rise in exports

ICCI President pushed for investment in value added textile and food products

He will meet his Chinese counterpart and premier to discuss issues of mutual interest

In return, country will offer the same on 40% of Chinese goods

Despite the few losses, the country should focus on opportunities Chinese market provides

Decision reached during talks on the second phase of free trade deal