Call to improve trade linkages with neighbours
The Nations, 26 October 2014
Speakers at a multi-stakeholders consultation stressed the need for improving trade linkages with neighbouring countries in the region. They also called for developing the narrative that trade can bring peace and therefore the regional countries should go for it, rather than waiting for peace to start a trading regime. They said conflict should not be the bottleneck in way of trade and South Asia should follow the examples of UK and Spain, as well as China and India where regional trade continues despite centuries’ old conflicts on territories. More…
Global growth hope lies with able Asia
The Daily Star, 27 October , 2014
Asian leaders are capable of leading the region to weather impacts of the global financial crisis and create the foundation for more prosperity for the world’s growth engine, a top UN expert said yesterday. More…
India-Afghanistan trade volume can reach $3 billion in few years
The Diplomat, 06 October, 2014
India s economy could be a catalyst for development if the region can open up. More…
Imperatives for regional ecological cooperation
The Express Tribune, 03 October, 2014
Pakistan has experienced another super flood this year. Indian-held Kashmir and northeast India also experienced flooding this year. More…