Tag: FTA

Pak-Indonesia FTA cannot be ruled out: Indonesian Minister

ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Indonesian Deputy Minister for trade and export development, Bapak Didi Sumedi has said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and Indonesia cannot be ruled out, which will increase the volume of bilateral trade on both sides. After signing the Proposed FTA between the two countries, there is a possibility… Continue reading Pak-Indonesia FTA cannot be ruled out: Indonesian Minister

ASEAN regional integration to contribute for global economic development

ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP): Chairman ASEAN Committee Islamabad (ACI) Ambassador Nguyen Tien Phong on Sunday said that regional integration of ASEAN countries is not only essential for the economic prosperity of the ASEAN region but also important for global economic linkages and connectivity. In the same month, the foundation of ASEAN was laid on August… Continue reading ASEAN regional integration to contribute for global economic development

Speakers in seminar urge for Pak-East Asia economic integration

ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP): Diplomats, economists and intellectuals on Wednesday agreed that South Korea can play a significant role to develop economic and trade relations between Pakistan and East Asian countries. Intellectuals emphasized on restoring multilateral sectors and historical links for promoting economic and trade relations between Pakistan and East Asian countries including Korea. The… Continue reading Speakers in seminar urge for Pak-East Asia economic integration

President for expeditious FTA signing between Pakistan, Switzerland

ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday stressed the need for expeditious signing of the mutually agreed upon Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and Switzerland after taking all stakeholders on board. The president, in a meeting with outgoing Ambassador of Switzerland in Pakistan Bénédict de Cerjat, who paid a farewell call… Continue reading President for expeditious FTA signing between Pakistan, Switzerland

Uzbek envoy hinted at possibility of Pak- Uzbekistan FTA

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Aybek Arif Usmanov on Friday said that the possibility of signing a free trade agreement between Pakistan and Uzbekistan cannot be ruled out. A Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) has been signed for the promotion of bilateral liberal trade between the two countries, which has a great potential… Continue reading Uzbek envoy hinted at possibility of Pak- Uzbekistan FTA

Indonesia fully supports Pakistan to obtain Full Dialogue Partner status with ASEAN; Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Apr 02 (APP):Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Adam Mulawarman Tugio, on Saturday said that Indonesia fully supports Pakistan to obtain Full Dialogue Partner status with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which will provide huge economic opportunities for Pakistan with 623 million of potential trade market of the region. In an exclusive interview… Continue reading Indonesia fully supports Pakistan to obtain Full Dialogue Partner status with ASEAN; Envoy

Continuity of policies must for sustained economic growth: Farrukh

FAISALABAD, Mar 19 (APP):State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said that continuity of policies is imperative for sustained economic growth and business community must openly support Prime Minister Imran Khan for successfully steering the country from economic crisis even in the face of corona challenge. Addressing the 2nd day function of Pakistan… Continue reading Continuity of policies must for sustained economic growth: Farrukh

Tunisia envoy hope for finalization of Pak-Tunisia proposed PTA

Tunisia envoy hope for finalization of Pak-Tunisia proposed PTA

ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP): Deputy Head of Mission of Tunisia to Pakistan, Ms Dorsaf Maaroufi Arfaoui on Sunday said that there is a bright prospect of Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Pakistan and Tunisia, which has the potential to expand bilateral trade between the two countries. There have been several rounds of negotiation between the… Continue reading Tunisia envoy hope for finalization of Pak-Tunisia proposed PTA

China welcomes record exports from Pakistan, ready to import more special goods: Zhao Lijian

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BEIJING, Jan 27 (APP): Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijan Thursday welcomed Pakistan’s record exports to China and said that Beijing was ready to enhance trade and economic cooperation with Islamabad and support more exports of Pakistani special goods. “We welcome the news of record exports from Pakistan to China,” he said during his regular… Continue reading China welcomes record exports from Pakistan, ready to import more special goods: Zhao Lijian

Razak Dawood leave for Iran today on two days visit

Pak- Uzbekistan bilateral PTA to be finalized in March

ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood, on Friday started his two day visit for Iran to negotiate on bilateral trade and investment with Iranian government. According to the press release issued by the ministry of commerce, Pakistan and Iran agreed to start initial talks on… Continue reading Razak Dawood leave for Iran today on two days visit

E-certificate of origin to facilitate China-Pakistan free trade

BEIJING, Oct 27 (APP): The Certificate of Origin of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be applied for online via branches of China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) from November 10. “The EDI on-line application system of CCPIT is open to enterprises for free. Applicants can register their exports and apply for the… Continue reading E-certificate of origin to facilitate China-Pakistan free trade

Surge of jewellery market in China can bring opportunities for Pakistani gem traders

BEIJING, April 27 (APP): The surge of jewelry market in China can bring opportunities for Pakistani gem traders and many jewellery brands can come over to China to take advantage of the increasing jewellery business, said Aqeel Ahmed, a Pakistan jewellery retailer who has been in China for more than 20 years. In 2019, the… Continue reading Surge of jewellery market in China can bring opportunities for Pakistani gem traders

Malaysia wants to further increase trade ties with Pakistan: High Commissioner

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): High Commissioner of Malaysia in Pakistan Ikram Bin Muhammad Ibrahim on Wednesday said that his country wanted to have greater bilateral trade with Pakistan as both countries have good potential to do trade in many items. Food processing products of Pakistan have good scope to penetrate in Malaysian market, he said… Continue reading Malaysia wants to further increase trade ties with Pakistan: High Commissioner

Commerce ministry to organize ‘Trade, Investment Conference’ in Colombo

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Wednesday said the Ministry of Commerce is organizing a Trade and Investment Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka on February 24th, 2021 which will coincide with visit of the Prime Minister Imran Khan to Sri Lanka. A delegation comprising prominent… Continue reading Commerce ministry to organize ‘Trade, Investment Conference’ in Colombo

Resolution of issues among Gulf states to help in early finalization of Pak-GCC FTA

ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday hoped that the resolution of outstanding issues among the members of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the successful GCC Summit will also help in early finalization of the pending Pakistan-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Describing the GCC Summit held in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia on… Continue reading Resolution of issues among Gulf states to help in early finalization of Pak-GCC FTA

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