LAHORE – The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged the federal and provincial governments to boost support for the handicrafts sector, especially in South Punjab and Balochistan, citing its potential to create jobs and preserve cultural heritage. Ayesha Farooqui, Chairperson of the PBF Women Wing, said traditional crafts from underserved regions are already in demand. […]
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India faces $1.14 billion trade loss due to restrictions on Pakistan routes
India is set to incur trade losses of approximately $1.14 billion due to restrictions on using Pakistani routes for trade. The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) highlighted that India’s exports to Pakistan between April 2024 and January 2025 amounted to $500 million. However, the trade flow has been disrupted, and imports from India were much smaller, […]