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Barter trade reality

Pakistan’s economy is under immense pressure due to low foreign reserves, a falling currency, political unrest, and stagflation. The GDP growth forecast has dropped to 0.29 per cent from 2.0…

Trade ties

Pakistan has been struggling with political and economic instability for decades, unable to chart a course towards long-term progress and prosperity for the country and its people. In the face…

Free trade

From June 13 to 15, the World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold its 12th Ministerial Conference. The global food crisis will take centre stage in discussions. Once again, G7 political…

Taxing traders

Pakistan’s economy has, over the years, transitioned towards a services-oriented economy, with services making up 58 per cent of total GDP, largely due to underinvestment in both the manufacturing and…

Transforming China’s foreign trade

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, China has expedited the building of a new…

Trade with India

THE debate over whether or not Pakistan should trade with India has resurfaced in recent weeks, prompted in part by the poor health of the economy, as well as recent…