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Under the first phase of FTA, Pakistan’s trade balance with China had worsened, and it had registered $12 billion mark in financial year 2016-17. Last year, the talks on second phase of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could not reach a …

Historically, textiles and clothing sector of Pakistan has been the biggest foreign exchange earner as the successive governments have been offering it incentives. While it may be true that the sector is the largest earner of foreign exchange, it is …

Prime Minister Imran Khan recently returned home from his first official visit to China. Certainly, Pakistan actually needs trade not aid from its close friend. The country’s worsening trade balance with China raises concerns about the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) …

The first phase of 10-year Pakistan-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) executed in 2007 failed in achieving the desired results because the Agreement did not take into account the ground realities. Therefore, at present, the exports of Pakistan to China stands …

Recent talks between Pakistan and China on second phase of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could not reach a breakthrough. During the 9th round of talks, the two countries agreed for granting tariff reduction on 75 percent tariff line under the …

Various experts suggest that the Government of Pakistan needs review to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with our great friend China mainly for quality and product safety, make essential amendments and bring stringent principles for complying with the standard requirements …

Agreement with Turkey to deliver better if designed in line with input given by local industry and investors Interview with Mr Ameen Jan – a strategy advisor Mr. Ameen Jan has over 20 years of experience as a management consultant …