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 2025 

Duty-free trade on select agricultural products to begin with Early Harvest Program; formal agreement cleared