Import substitution is unproductive, leading to inefficiencies, elevated prices
ECC diverts unspent Rs352b from PM Covid-19 Relief Package to get Covid vaccines
Policy is way beyond tweets and textile; it needs to be proactive, participative
Exporters in meeting discussed issues of Pak-Afghan trade
Trump administration moved on Monday to block US imports
Temporary relief may be gained from subsidies and currency devaluation, but they make trade more volatile
Overvalued exchange rate, weak trade facilitation have resulted in decline in Pakistan’s exports
The Strategic Trade Policy Framework to be a collective effort
Govt should direct consulates abroad to market Pakistani products to enhance exports.
Officials indicate that differences over US's plans to roll back free trade have been pushed to sidelines