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Pakistan moves to join MERCOSUR
13-Sep-2024 The Express Tribune
Cabinet approves framework trade agreement with South American trade bloc.
Indonesia ready to negotiate free trade agreement with Pakistan: Envoy
12-Sep-2024 Pro Pakistani
Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma, Charge d’Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy, said Indonesia is ready to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan.
FTA between Iran-EAEU to be launched soon: TPOI deputy
5-Aug-2024 Mehr News
The deputy head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be launched soon.
Pakistani minister urges early conclusion of preferential trade agreement with Azerbaijan
5-Jul-2024 SME Times
Pakistani Minister of Commerce has called for an early conclusion of a preferential trade agreement and bilateral transit trade agreement with Azerbaijan.
Free trade frenzy: the hidden costs of South Asia’s economic gamble
6-Jun-2024 GRAIN
As debt pressures rise, South Asia’s economic strategies are increasingly revolving around FTAs. The frenzy, however, is not only reshaping the region’s trade dynamics, but also a wide array of national legal frameworks, from labour rights to agriculture policies.
Pakistan, US hold 7th TIFA meeting to strengthen trade and investment ties
29-Apr-2024 APP
The 7th Intersessional meeting of the Pakistan-United States Trade and Investment Framework (TIFA) was held here on Friday and discussed ways to strengthen trade ties between the two nations.
Pakistan, Iran agree on swift FTA finalisation, target $10 b trade over five years
25-Apr-2024 APP
Pakistan and Iran agreed to expeditiously finalize the Free Trade Agreement and boost their bilateral trade to USD10 billion over the next five years.
US warns Pakistan of ‘possible sanctions’ following Iran trade deal
24-Apr-2024 Ary News
The United States warned Pakistan of ‘possible sanctions’ following trade agreements with Iran during President Ebrahim Raisi visit.
Pakistan shares FTA draft with GCC to pave way for Reko Diq accord
5-Apr-2024 The News
The caretaker government had ratified the draft of FTA, including the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).
Update: Progress on 6 Thai FTAs now under negotiation
12-Mar-2024 The Nation
Thailand is negotiating 11 free trade agreements, including five related to upgrading existing FTAs along with developing six new FTAs as the kingdom aims to expand trade and investment with key trading partner countries near and distant.
EAC set to negotiate trade agreements with UK, UAE after EPA flops
29-Feb-2024 The Independent
At least seven countries have requested free trade arrangements with the East. African Community (EAC), as the bloc also intensifies efforts to expand the markets for its products.
ISDS regime could choke climate action in emerging economies, experts say
21-Feb-2024 Global Trade Review
The investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system could be putting climate action at risk in emerging and developing economies as investors in fossil fuel projects angle for compensation, experts say.
Iran to ink free trade deals with certain nations
24-Jan-2024 Trend
Iran is planning to sign free trade agreements with Syria, Venezuela, Pakistan, and one Eastern European country. He also said that Iran is seeking preferential trade agreements with Indonesia and some East Asian countries.
Pakistan agrees to new ISDS provisions, despite previous policy to terminate ISDS agreements
23-Jan-2024 AFTINET
Pakistan’s previous policy, initiated in 2021, sought to terminate its bilateral investment treaties to avoid further ISDS cases by international investors.
Islamabad accepts Riyadh-Doha term to allow international arbitration incase of dispute
17-Jan-2024 The News
Pakistan has negotiated to include a graduated approach for settlement of investment disputes between the state and investors.
Inking of CEPA with UAE likely
9-Jan-2024 Business Recorder
Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are likely to sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on the lines of FTA with GCC countries.
SIFC accelerates implementation of bilateral investment treaty with Saudi Arabia, Qatar
4-Jan-2024 Mettis Global
In Pakistan, the Special Investment Facilitation Council gave directions to swiftly turn the Bilateral Investment Treaty with Saudi Arabia and Qatar into an economic reality.
Pakistan wins legal battle against Tuwairqi Steel at international court
20-Dec-2023 The Express Tribune
Pakistan has emerged triumphant in the arbitration initiated by Tuwairqi Steel against the federation at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands.
Settlement agreement with Ozpak concludes
13-Dec-2023 The Express Tribune
Pakistan concluded a settlement agreement with Ozpak, a Turkish company, in longstanding arbitration proceedings pending in the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
Saudi Arabia assessing advancements in FTA to enhance trade with Pakistan: Commercial Attache
12-Dec-2023 APP
Saudi Commercial Attaché in Pakistan said the Kingdom’s officials were currently assessing advancements in the initial Free Trade Agreement.