regional trade

Govt focused on regional connectivity with five states for major economic upturn; Afghan peace foremost factor

Dawood says PM’s visit to Uzbekistan was successful and 71 agreements were signed

Suggests that the steam has gone out of globalisation

The government of President Bashar al Assad took back control of the Nassib border post in July

Ex-senator says some elements fear that peace will challenge their predominance

After the construction, the clearance time of vehicles carrying goods will reduce from 24 hours to an hour

China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership presents good opportunity

Highlights issues related to non-tariff barriers and transit trade

Economic corridor to prove instrumental in forging vital links

Dar says he doesn’t want to speak negatively as to who blocked such efforts in the past

Says SAARC needs to be used as platform to promote development