17-Aug-2019
The Express Tribune
Enhanced access for products of Pakistan’s export interest, particularly textile and clothing, to the United States market has been a long-standing demand of both the government and private sector.
16-Aug-2019
Express Tribune
Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) has approached a court in the United States for enforcement of US$6 billion penalty imposed on Pakistan
23-Jul-2019
The Conversation
Abolishing ISDS won’t solve all of the problems of global economic governance. But it seems a very good place to start.
23-Jul-2019
Business Recorder
Pakistan will seek engagement with the United States in the economic and trade arena, while emphasizing the need for early convening of the next round of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
19-Jul-2019
Express Tribune
In the Reko Diq case registered by Tethyan Copper Company, the dollar-starved Pakistan has been slapped a penalty way beyond its reach by the World Bank-sponsored ICSID.
15-Jul-2019
The Express Tribune
Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan stressed the need for enhancing bilateral relations with Pakistan, particularly in the fields of trade, culture, education and people-to-people contacts.
15-Jul-2019
Business Recorder
The Pakistan government has decided to challenge the award ICSID award that includes $4.08 billion penalty and $1.87 billion interest.
14-Jul-2019
The News International
The International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) of World Bank has rendered almost $6 billion (Rs950 billion) award against Pakistan in Reko Diq case.
3-Jul-2019
Business Recorder
A high level Iranian delegation is reaching Islamabad on a two day visit to attend Pak-Iran Joint Trade Committee and discuss three proposals for trade with Iran.
13-May-2019
Business Recorder
The new tax measures being agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) coupled with the negative impact of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement-II (CPFTA-II) are likely to hit the country’s already poorly performing manufacturing sector.
8-May-2019
The Express Tribune
The second phase of free trade agreement (FTA) with China was not going to be easy as no market research was conducted before finalising the agreement.
30-Apr-2019
Business Recorder
Pakistan has sought an intensified engagement with the US in the economic and trade cooperation, emphasising the need for early convening of next round of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).