Challenges in Pakistani mango export
Pakistan is the 5th largest producer and 8th largest exporter of mango in the world (FAO, 2011). The main mango growing districts in the Punjab province are Multan, Bahawalpur, Muzzaffargarh…
Pak-BD trade prospects
In the wake of the changing political landscape in Bangladesh, the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Bangladesh is poised to normalise once again, after remaining strained since 2008. In this…
Opportunity or missed moment?
It is easy to forget that the European Union is not just a remote bloc of 27 countries but Pakistan’s second-largest trading partner and, by far, our single biggest export…
Marching bands and market share
Pakistan marks its 78th year of independence at a time when the very idea of sovereignty is being reshaped. In today’s world, economic resilience and diplomatic agility are as critical…
Pakistan and the trade war
It would be fair to say that US President Donald Trump’s second term’s main highlight so far, at least on the economic and business front, has been the tariffs issue.…
Protectionism as policy
President Donald Trump’s recent tariff policy is grounded in a fundamental misunderstanding of international trade economics, specifically the erroneous belief that bilateral trade deficits inherently represent unfair exploitation. Driven by…
Navigating EU’s digital mandate
The European Union (EU) is reaffirming its dedication to sustainability and transparency by enacting the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This significant regulation mandates the introduction of Digital Product…
Pakistan’s carbon trade test
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is poised to reshape its international trade dynamics by introducing a carbon price on imports of specific goods. This measure is designed…
We just can’t compete
Distortions caused by a distraught policy landscape — from high energy costs to an industry-wide liquidity crisis — have made it next to impossible for Pakistani exporters to compete in…
India’s rice export ban: opportunities for Pakistan
The world’s top rice exporter, India, banned the export of non-basmati white rice to control their rising domestic food costs and guarantee the availability of enough domestic supplies at reasonable…
