Traders from Chaman, Balochistan, have urged the government to reopen the Afghan border to resume cross-border trade. The crossings have remained closed since October 11 due to fighting and retaliatory airstrikes, halting trade along the 2,600-kilometre frontier. Delegates warned that prolonged closure is causing severe economic losses and hardship for local communities. The Chaman Chamber […]
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan
Pakistan Vietnam Trade Talks Begin for Preferential Agreement
Pakistan and Vietnam have officially started Pakistan Vietnam trade negotiations to finalize a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) that aims to expand bilateral commerce and investment. The announcement came during a high-level Pakistan-Vietnam Business Forum held in Islamabad on Tuesday, co-chaired by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong […]
Pakistan’s new 5-year policy to boost textile exports
The Pakistani government is finalizing a five-year Textiles and Apparel Policy to enhance the country’s textile sector’s competitiveness, reduce trade barriers, and foster sustainable export growth. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan confirmed the development on Friday, stating that the policy aims to boost the textiles and apparel industry in the region. In addition to the […]
Bangladesh eyes Pakistani coal, limestone
Bangladesh wants to boost trade with Pakistan to meet its rising industrial and energy needs. The country is especially interested in importing Pakistani coal and limestone. These materials are essential for Bangladesh’s power plants and soda ash factories. The talks were held between Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Bangladesh’s High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain […]
Pakistan and UK sign first-ever structured trade agreement
Pakistan and the United Kingdom signed a new trade dialogue agreement in London to strengthen economic cooperation. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan represented Pakistan, while UK Minister Douglas Alexander signed for the British government. This marks the first high-level trade deal approved by Pakistan’s federal cabinet in recent years. The agreement sets up a formal […]
Vietnam eyes $1 billion trade target with Pakistan
Vietnam has expressed strong interest in boosting trade and investment, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan shared in a recent video message. Bilateral trade currently stands at around $850 million, and Vietnam aims to raise this to at least $1 billion by the end of the year or early next year. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has mandated efforts to strengthen […]
Pakistan textile council and commerce ministry forge path for export-led industrial growth
A delegation from the Pakistan Textile Council (PTC), including Chairman Fawad Anwar and CEO Muhammad H. Shafqaat, met with Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to discuss key challenges facing the textile and apparel sector. They focused on tariff and tax rationalization, energy pricing, and green investments needed to improve competitiveness and sustainability. The PTC leaders […]