Economy

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  Economy

  2021-07-27

  Pakistani-Uzbek agreements usher in new era of co-operation

  Trade conducted via Afghanistan spares landlocked Uzbekistan from having to rely on an Iranian seaport and supports peace and development in the region, officials say.

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  Economy

  2021-03-26

  Teetering Iranian economy threatens future of Islamic Republic

  Public rage over economic and living conditions has reached a boiling point as Iranian leaders continue to spend lavishly on proxy wars and military weaponry.

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  Economy

  2021-03-04

  Playing with numbers: China's poverty eradication 'miracle' deemed a ploy

  Under the World Bank's recommended numbers, about 13% of China's population still lives in poverty, a far cry from the Communist Party's trumpeted 'miracle' of total eradication.

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  Economy

  2020-12-15

  Produce smuggled from Iran causing massive losses for Pakistani vendors

  Smugglers are avoiding the apple tax by disguising Iranian imports as Afghan by sending them through Afghanistan first, and Iranian authorities are doing nothing about it.

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  Economy

  2020-11-20

  UN, US livestock initiative seeks to revive agriculture in merged districts

  USAID and the FAO are working to build markets and sheds in South Waziristan, North Waziristan and Khyber districts to help communities boost trade and livelihoods.

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  Economy

  2020-10-29

  Afghan delegation explores trade opportunities in Pakistan

  The Pakistan-Afghanistan Investment and Trade Forum 2020 in Islamabad helped solidify the bonds of peace and development between the two countries.

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  Economy

  2020-09-29

  New trade terminal on Pak-Afghan border aims to spur regional stability

  The gateway in Badini is expected to provide millions of jobs on both sides of the border.

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  Economy

  2020-09-25

  US-China tensions open door for Pakistani textile exporters

  Pakistan could take the opportunity to increase exports to the United States and generate billions of dollars in profit.

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  Economy

  2020-08-03

  Pakistanis, Afghans welcome approval of Khyber Pass Economic Corridor

  The project envisions a 48km-long four-lane expressway between Peshawar and Torkham.

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  Economy

  2020-06-04

  Gwadar port offers Afghanistan new trade route, lower transport costs

  A 'new era' in trade will stimulate a host of commercial activities on both sides of the border, officials say.