ECC approves SRO to amend B2B Barter Trade Mechanism with Iran, Afghanistan, Russia
Committee eases restrictions, allowing private consortia, simultaneous import-export, and alignment with general export-import policy
Trade resumes at Khunjerab Pass after Gilgit-Baltistan traders call off 68-day sit-in
Federal government grants Rs4 billion tax exemptions on Chinese imports for local consumption; pending consignments at Sost Dry Port to be cleared
Pakistan’s trade deficit soars to $6 billion amid decline in textile exports in two months
August textile exports decline by 12.49% YoY, while overall imports rise 14.53% in the same period, exacerbating trade imbalance
Pakistan, Iran eye $10 billion trade, strengthen ties through new deals at Joint Economic Commission talks
Both sides sign protocols to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, agriculture, transportation, and culture; Joint Business Forum fosters private sector engagement
India’s push for EU trade deal hit by basmati rice dispute with Pakistan: Financial Times
Brussels plays for time as New Delhi and neighbouring Pakistan press competing claims to grain’s protected status
Pakistan proposes key amendments to barter trade mechanism with Iran, Afghanistan, and Russia
Ministry of Commerce seeks Cabinet approval for revised framework to ease non-cash trade with neighbouring countries
Pakistan’s trade deficit with Middle East rises 22.38% to $1.32 billion in July
Trade imbalance widens due to increased petroleum imports; exports to the region decline
Pakistan-Indonesia bilateral trade reaches $4.7 billion in FY25, FTA negotiations underway
Trade between the two countries grows by 40% in FY2024, with talks underway to finalise a Free Trade Agreement to strengthen ties further
Pakistan, Iran move forward on Free Trade Agreement; barter trade and border issues addressed
Commerce ministry presents new SRO to address key business concerns in barter trade, including expanded product list, consortia formation, and extended net-off period to 120 days
Senate committee reviews challenges in cross-border trade with Iran and Afghanistan
Quetta Chamber of Commerce highlights trade imbalances, delays at borders, and lack of implementation of bilateral agreements
Pakistan’s export earnings from Europe rise 7.44% to $8.863 billion in FY25
Higher demand for Pakistani textiles and clothing in western and southern European markets boosts exports, reversing the 3.12% decline to the EU in the previous fiscal year
Trump tariff slashed to 19% from 29% on Pakistani goods after trade deal
Analysts believe new tariff expected to boost Pakistan’s textile exports
FBR delays implementation of new goods declaration filing option for importers
Tax body grants importers the option to file goods declarations prior to vessel berthing or vehicle cross-over at land borders
Pakistan’s trade deficit with neighbouring countries rises 29.42% to $12.2 billion in FY25
Exports to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka grew, but increased imports from China, India, and Bangladesh widened the trade gap
Pakistan, Afghanistan to sign long-awaited Preferential Trade Agreement in August 2025Â
Duty-free trade on select agricultural products to begin with Early Harvest Program; formal agreement cleared