Negative list to be phased out by Dec 31

Faheem oversees signing of Pak-India trade agreement.

ISLAMABAD: “The deadline for phasing out the negative list is December 31, 2012 and progress is being made in this regard,” said Federal Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Faheem while talking to media.

Earlier, he presided over the ceremony of trade agreement signing between Secretary Commerce of India and Secretary Commerce Pakistan on Friday.

Faheem informed that this is the 3rd meeting between the two secretaries. He appreciated the pace of the talks aimed removing hurdles and bottlenecks in the trade related talks. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing was a testimony to the fact. He emphasised the fact that the wishes of public and business community will be taken into consideration. He also asked the local industries and businesses to bring down consumer prices to facilitate people.

Faheem also requested Pakistan people to protest peacefully against the blasphemous movie and not harm public and government property in the process. Previously, Faheem held a dinner in honour of the Indian delegation at local hotel here which was also attended by Indian High commissioner Gopal Bhaglay.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 22^nd, 2012.