It is unwise to depend on India in case of an unfortunate incident, resulting the plug being pulled on raw materials.
DUBAI: This is with reference to Khurram Husain’s article titled “Trade with India” published on November 10. Normalising trade with India is great. Trade with any nation is great, but at what cost is Pakistan giving India MFN status? If trade is convened with India, Indian products will become increasingly cheap and local Pakistani products will not be able to compete with them. In addition to that, it is unwise to be dependent on India in the case of an unfortunate happening, which may be blamed on Pakistan, resulting in India pulling the plug on raw materials. Hence, any decision must weigh the costs and benefits before beginning trade.
Alam Dar
Published in The Express Tribune, November 11th, 2011.
