Pakistan may import Indian cotton
Prospects of gradual restoration of trade increase after deal to maintain peace
Due to shortage of cotton and yarn, the users were compelled to import the commodities from the United States, Brazil and Uzbekistan. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
The prospects of gradual restoration of trade ties with India have suddenly increased after a deal to maintain peace at Line of Control and the government may, in the first phase, allow the cotton import through land route.
Just two weeks ago, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood had ruled out the possibility of importing cotton from India to bridge the yawning domestic shortfall. But a breakthrough over 2003 ceasefire agreement on the Line of Control between Pakistan and India has provided an opportunity to the commerce ministry to revisit the decision.
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