Trade policies: Pakistan will benefit from regional markets
The Tribune Express, 29 August, 2014
Pakistan should fully exploit the regional market by switching over to aggressive economic policies with a focus on India and other regional countries, said Faisalabad Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Engineer Suhail Bin Rashid, while talking to Dr Imtiazul Haq, associate professor at the Lahore University of Management Sciences. More…
India-Afghanistan trade volume can reach $3 billion in few years
The Economic Times, 28 August, 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that all eight members of the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) grouping led by India can draw up a common plan to eliminate poverty from the region, transforming South Asia into a global power. More…
Narendra Modi expected to revive Saarc s largest economy after decade of economic, political muddle
The Economic Times, 28 August, 2014
Mr Modi has not only the capability to lead an Indian Renaissance but also to catalyse new economic strength throughout South Asia and create a bloc that could even grow, in the long run, to include the Middle East. More…
Modi govt renews pledge to deepen trade links with Saarc
The Daily Star, 25 August, 2014
The Modi government is committed to strengthening relations with Saarc countries, including Bangladesh, for greater regional cooperation and connectivity, a visiting Indian state minister said yesterday. More…
All eight members of the SAARC can transform South Asia into a global power: PM Narendra Modi
The Economic Times, 16 August, 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that all eight members of the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) grouping led by India can draw up a common plan to eliminate poverty from the region, transforming South Asia into a global power. More…
Modi urges Saarc nations to work towards poverty-free South Asia
Livemint, 15 August, 2014
Modi calls on all governments in South Asia to jointly draw a plan and work with India to eliminate poverty from the region. More…
Increasing trade with India can increase Pak GDP by 2 pc: Report
Business Standard, 13 August, 2014
Pakistan`s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase by two percent in the next three years if trade between India and Pakistan gets into full swing, reveals a research report by the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. More…
Narendra Modi s Nepal outreach good for South Asia
NITI CENTRAL, 07 August, 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi s two-day visit to Nepal has paved the way for the two countries to renew their bilateral ties. Modi s visit has been taken in positive spirit across the political spectrum. The outcome of Modi s visit to Nepal is important in many accounts. More…
Future of South Asia
Pakistan Observer, 05 August, 2014
Saarc nations must facilitate seamless transportation in the region and liberalise visa regimes. More…