trade

But says US will do very well with or without an agreement

This comes despite slapping of tariffs by Washington on hundreds of billions in imports

The role of trade officers is vital for promoting Pakistan’s trade and exports: ICCI president

Govt will take up matter with Afghan authorities

Uri route re-opens as firing in the region eases

Stops tomato purchase, curtails import of raw cotton from the neighbour

Adding that trade talks between the rival powers were going well

Singaporean businessmen meet counterparts in Lahore to explore trade avenues

Ambassador Shamsher Zaman says objective of the visit is to identify where Singapore companies can invest

Seeks transportation of goods to Central Asia and Middle East via Iran

Will pour $200m into Pakistan through joint ventures over next three to five years

Gap shrinks to $809m following a notable rise in exports

Envoy says Malaysian PM’s visit will lead to good prospects for auto sector

Pakistan’s widening trade deficit and declining exports are often attributed to high cost of doing business

Finance Minister Asad Umar says the country’s energy needs will be fulfilled in an environment-friendly manner

Development comes after India withdrew its Most favoured Nation status for Pakistan

Observers expect Sino-US meetings to bring benefits bilaterally, globally

As the world's two biggest economies seek an accord to bridge their deep trade differences

Lack of direct flights between the two countries and the long route through India was hindering expansion of trade

Expects signing of many deals during upcoming visit of Malaysian PM

As the clock ticks towards a March 1 deadline set by President Trump

After speculation that the two might meet during Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam

Call for promoting furniture trade and investment

Islamabad also engaged in gaining preferential market access to increase bilateral trade

Minister for National Food Security says both countries can work together in energy sector

Acting US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Pakistan Henry Ensher will lead high-level delegation to Pakistan

Trade problems mainly caused by narrow manufacturing base, reliance on low-value processed products

Focus is required on training the workforce to boost industrialisation

This way country can reduce its massive trade deficit, says central bank

Beijing offers to increase imports of US agricultural, energy and manufactured goods

New system will help vessels sail to terminals during night hours

Duties, taxes on import of goods from China would be reviewed

Envoy reveals direct Karachi-Tashkent flights will start soon

PM aide expects exports to reach record high of $27b

One-window operation being initiated for 26 departments

People involved in money laundering use legitimate trade to hide their transactions

Minister says Pakistan's image is improving in the world due to the efforts of PTI

Tariff, non-tariff barriers, sensitive lists inhibit intra-regional trade

Should not go back to half-century-old mantra of import substitution

Says govt opts for import substitution to push economy forward

Exploratory talks on free trade are dead, unlikely to be revived, says envoy

Policy would aim to encourage value-added exports of the country

It is likely to push policymakers to raise interest rate, let the rupee  depreciate more

Ahead of a March deadline to avoid bruising tariff hikes

Also criticises lack of progress in denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula and China’s “unfair” trade practices

Says prime minister has already taken initiative to develop trade relationship with India

Minister says govt will help foreign companies address difficulties with investing in China

Trade sanctions seek to cut off North's access to hard currency by banning its main exports

We will properly handle the China-US economic and trade frictions, says Zhong

Finance ministry says policy measures have helped narrow the deficit, curtail imports