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Imran Khan’s Reko Diq Deal is malicious for Balochistan
12-Apr-2022 News Intervention
Several aspects of Reko Diq deal with Barrick Gold are still concealed and Balochistan is not aware of the details of the agreement, say civil society members and politicians from the region.
Pakistan evades $11b Reko Diq penalty
21-Mar-2022 The Express Tribune
In 2019, the ICSID tribunal had given an award over $6 billion against Pakistan to the TCC. At the same time, the London Court of Arbitration also imposed another $4 billion fine on Pakistan.
Pakistan, China may renegotiate FTA benefits
10-Mar-2022 The Express Tribune
Islamabad wants more concessions exclusive to its products.
TIFA talks: US raises taxation issues with Pakistan
10-Mar-2022 AAJ News
The United States on Monday raised issues related to taxation, transparency, good governance and intellectual property rights during discussion in Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
US-Pakistan TIFA talks start today with view to boost ties
7-Mar-2022 AAJ News
Pakistan and the United States (US) are all set to hold parlays on bilateral trade and investment under the umbrella of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) on March 7-9, 2022.
Pakistan, Uzbekistan to sign PTA
3-Mar-2022 The Express Tribune
Pakistan and Uzbekistan will sign a preferential trade agreement this week to lower duties on nearly three-dozen products in the range of 20% to 100%.
Pak-Hungary investment treaty underway
24-Feb-2022 Dawn
Pakistan is in the process of signing a bilateral investment treaty with Hungary and the first round of negotiations were held in Islamabad, Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment said.
Tunisia envoy hope for finalization of Pak-Tunisia proposed PTA
14-Feb-2022 APP
There have been several rounds of negotiation between the two countries on finalizing the PTA, and also an exchange of potential trade lists between the two countries.
China, Pakistan ink new CPEC agreement
7-Feb-2022 The HIndu
China and Pakistan on Friday signed a new agreement on industrial cooperation as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) plan during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s on-going visit to Beijing.
Pakistan renegotiates terms and tariff for 2nd phase of FTA with China
7-Feb-2022 Pro Pakistani
Pakistan has started deliberations with China to renegotiate the terms and tariff lines for the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), this was revealed by officials of the Ministry Of Commerce.
‘Breakthrough’ as Pakistan, TCC agree over share in Reko Diq case
21-Jan-2022 Ary News
Pakistan and Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) have agreed over 50 percent shares, likely paving way for averting a multi-billion-dollar fine imposed on Pakistan.
CPEC phase-II much broader
18-Jan-2022 The Express Tribune
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor phase-II is much broader in scope and focuses on relocation of industries, agriculture sector modernisation, cooperation in science and technology, said Pakistan’s Ambassador to China.
Pakistan and GCC finalise strategic dialogue to boost trade ties
7-Jan-2022 Gulf News
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and GCC Secretary-General reviewed the latest developments and progress on the free trade agreement
Balochistan MPAs ‘satisfied’ over Reko Diq pact
3-Jan-2022 The Express Tribune
Pakistan federal govt officials tell lawmakers talks under way that may pave way for TCC’s Barrack to resume project.
FTA with Indonesia under review
14-Dec-2021 The Express Tribune
A trade agreement between Pakistan and Indonesia is being negotiated to enhance trade activities and it is likely to be implemented soon, said Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam Mulawarman Tugio.
China’s BRI gets entangled in Pakistan port protest
8-Dec-2021 Asia Times
Gwadar unrest grows as fishing communities complain of job losses and broken promises linked to Belt and Road Initiative projects
Majority of CPEC projects completed: envoy
8-Dec-2021 The Express Tribune
A majority of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects have been completed, revealed Chinese Consul General in Karachi Li Bijian.
Azerbaijan, Pakistan to sign PTA
23-Nov-2021 Report News Agency
Pakistan and Azerbaijan are working on a preferential trade agreement, which will lower customs tariffs and improve bilateral trade, announced Azerbaijani ambassador to Pakistan.
Iran-Pakistan free trade agreement to be implemented within 3 months
8-Nov-2021 Tehran Times
Iran and Pakistan are going to implement a free trade agreement within the next three months, Iranian Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister announced.
Thai envoy stresses FTA critical to balance bilateral trade
8-Nov-2021 International The News
Trade between Pakistan and Thailand could be balanced if the government of Pakistan tackles the hurdles efficiently, particularly the delay in signing a free trade agreement (FTA), said acting Thailand Consul General Paoyee Waesahmae.