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International litigator imposes $700m fine on Pakistan in rental power plants case
21-Sep-2017 Daily Pakistan
Financially-strapped Pakistan has been imposed with a staggering $700 million in a damages suit by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) regarding rental power plants case.
China agrees to increase Pakistan exports
18-Sep-2017 Financial Express
China has agreed to address the major concerns of Pakistan regarding preference erosion for Pakistani exports and meaningful market access during the 8th meeting of second phase of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) held in Beijing.
Iran ready for free trade with regional countries: Official
13-Sep-2017 Iran Daily
Iran is ready to establish preferential tariffs and free trade with some regional countries, particularly Afghanistan, Pakistan and Oman.
Pakistan, China to hold 8th round of FTA talks next week
12-Sep-2017 Can-India
Pakistan and China will hold the eighth round of their Free Trade Agreement talks in Beijing, with both sides having failed to strike an agreement over the second phase of duty reductions.
FTAs, PTAs need to be revisited
3-Sep-2017
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) recommended the government to revisit and negotiate anew the existing Free Trade Agreements and Preferential Trade Agreements
Pakistan, GCC plan to start third round of FTA talks
7-Aug-2017 The Express Tribune
Pakistan is committed to finalising a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in a bid to step up trade volumes between the two sides
Pak-Turkey’s 7th FTA talks by August end
4-Aug-2017 The News
The seventh round of negotiations on free trade agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and Turkey would be held in Turkey to finalise the agreement
Pak, Thailand FTA to be signed on Aug 22
18-Jul-2017 Pakistan Observer
Pakistan and Thailand Free Trade Agreement will be signed on August 22, for enhancing the bilateral trade between two countries - Pak official.
Pakistan refuses $11.5 billion claim in Reko Diq case
17-Jul-2017 The Nation
Pakistan has rejected $11.5 billion damages claim made by the Tethyan Copper Company ltd (TCC) a joint venture between Antofagasta and Canada’s Barrick Gold Corporation in the Reko Diq case.
7th round of Pak-Turkey FTA talks milestone to reach final agreement
10-Jul-2017 Pakistan Observer
Pakistan and Turkey had discussed the specific sectors including textile sector during the negotiation. The two sides had exchanged provisional lists for a final agreement in round of negotiation
Pakistan rejects proposal to ink 2nd free trade agreement with China
3-Jul-2017 DND
In order to reduce the fast-growing trade deficit, Pakistan has rejected the proposal to sign second Free Trade Agreement with China and asked Beijing to give concessions which it gives to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Russia offers support for FTA with EEU
23-Jun-2017 The Nation
Russia has offered its support for Pakistan’s entry into a free trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union, of which Russia is a leading member.
Pak-Turkey FTA talks from June 6
26-May-2017 The News
The seventh round of negotiations on free trade agreement between Pakistan and Turkey would be held from June 6-7 in Turkey in order to finalise the agreement.
Pak-Turkey FTA to be signed on Aug 14
11-May-2017 The Nation
Pakistan and Turkey’s free trade agreement (FTA) will be signed on August 14, for enhancing the bilateral trade between two countries.
Need time to consider Turkey’s call for FTA, says New Delhi
3-May-2017 The Hindu
India is open to considering Turkey’s proposal to negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement in goods, services and investments despite the politically volatile situation in Ankara, but needs time to weigh the potential gains for its industry.
Iran agrees to make existing trade deal with Pakistan functional
27-Apr-2017 The News
Both sides have decided that there will be no fresh Free Trade Agreement (FTA), rather both sides will later on turn the current Preferential Trade Agreement into FTA.
Negotiations initiated with Iran for signing FTA: Khurram
14-Apr-2017 DND
Pakistan: The Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan informed the Senate that negotiations were being initiated with Iran for signing the Free Trade Agreement.
Pak-Iran to sign FTA after resumption of banking channels
10-Apr-2017 The Nation
Joint ministerial level meeting between Pakistan and Iran to be held in Tehran on April 18, for negotiation on bilateral trade and FTA between the two countries.
Turkish investors wary of impending FTA with Pakistan
6-Apr-2017 The Express Tribune
It has been argued that Pakistan has signed six FTAs and Preferential Trade Agreements since 2006, but none of them have so far benefited the country.
3rd round of Pak-GCC FTA talks expected after GCC ministerial level meeting
5-Apr-2017 Pakistan Today
Bahrain would play a pivotal role in negotiating with other GCC countries to finalise the framework for Pak-GCCs FTA.