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WTO chief urges members to discuss core MFN rule as reform debate grows

WTO members are considering a programme of reforms ahead of a ministerial conference in Cameroon in March

Published 11 Feb, 2026 05:09pm

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OPINION: The unraveling world order and Pakistan

It appears that the global world trade order is on the verge of collapse. What we are witnessing today is not an...

Updated 03 Feb, 2026 07:27am

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US move on Venezuela signals drift from WTO rules, experts warn

World Trade Organisation mandatory for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an expert says

Published 29 Jan, 2026 06:32pm

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‘Irrational’ value addition: Gold industry urges NA panel to step in for revision

Calls for alignment with international best practices to promote exports

Updated 28 Dec, 2025 11:41am

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China passes revised foreign trade law to bolster trade war capabilities

The latest revision to the Foreign Trade Law, approved by China’s top legislative body, will take effect on March 1, 2026

Published 27 Dec, 2025 11:36am

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China launches trade dispute against India over solar cells and IT goods

ZURICH: China has launched a trade dispute with India over solar cells, solar modules and IT goods, requesting...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:22pm

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Trade diplomacy: NA panel criticises ‘underperformance’

ISLAMABAD: In a sharp rebuke to the country’s trade diplomacy, a parliamentary panel on Monday severely criticised...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

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China files WTO case against Indian tariffs, subsidies

BEIJING: China has filed a case against India’s tariffs on information and communications technology products and...

Published 20 Dec, 2025 05:44am

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China files WTO case against Indian tariffs, subsidies

The Indian tariffs and subsidies “give India’s domestic industries an unfair competitive advantage, harm Chinese interests” and were in violation of WTO rules

Published 19 Dec, 2025 06:16pm

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Saudi Arabia proposes to host WTO meeting in 2028

Bangladesh, Kuwait, Russia, Cameroon, and Thailand were among the countries that supported the proposal to host the meeting in Riyadh

Published 18 Dec, 2025 06:58pm

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NAFSA’s contradictions and agri-trade jeopardy

The creation of the National AgriTrade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) was hailed as a long-awaited reform to ...

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 06:55am

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Navigating the global power shift

The Global Power Shift and Trade Wars are reshaping markets, supply chains, alliances, and the futures of nations...

Updated 28 Nov, 2025 08:14am

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BoI, WTO hold workshop on IFD, need assessment

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI), in collaboration with the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the...

Published 04 Nov, 2025 06:33am

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WTO urges US, China to de-escalate trade war

WASHINGTON: The head of the World Trade Organization said she is urging the US and China to de-escalate trade...

Published 18 Oct, 2025 06:00am

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China files WTO complaint over India EV, battery subsidies

BEIJING: China filed a complaint to the WTO on Wednesday over India’s EV and battery subsidies, saying the measures...

Published 15 Oct, 2025 08:26pm

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WTO downgrades global trade growth forecast to 0.5pc

GENEVA: The World Trade Organization sharply lowered its 2026 forecast for global merchandise trade volume growth to...

Published 08 Oct, 2025 07:10am

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High tariffs and trade opportunities

Trade protectionism through high tariffs has always been considered as damaging barriers in the way of smooth flow ...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:52am

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WTO says end of China’s special status aids fair trade

GENEVA: The World Trade Organization hailed Wednesday Beijing’s decision to no longer seek new special treatment ...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

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NAFSA: Reform or regression?

Pakistan’s decision in May 2025 to establish the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) was...

Published 16 Sep, 2025 06:40am

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Polycrisis and South-South cooperation

The world is facing the existential threat of climate change crisis. Since this crisis, along with many others,...

Published 22 Aug, 2025 06:46am

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Average US tariffs now highest since 1910s: WTO and IMF

PARIS: The US tariff rate now averages 20.1 percent, the highest level since the early 1910s — except for a brief...

Published 09 Aug, 2025 02:53am

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WTO reform prospects clouded by investment deal block

GENEVA: The World Trade Organisation suffered a setback at its General Council meeting in Geneva on Wednesday after ...

Published 24 Jul, 2025 06:19am

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Advancing Pakistan’s agri exports with sustainable farm practices

Pakistan has been dealing with concerns of ensuring a sufficient food supply to satisfy the rising dietary...

Updated 21 Jul, 2025 08:15am

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Sanctions eroding USD’s global reach

History may hold US President Donald Trump responsible for undermining the pervasive influence of his country in...

Updated 21 Jul, 2025 07:55am

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WTO: Struggling for survival

Questions are being raised about the present day relevance of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) established in 1995...

Updated 14 Jul, 2025 07:16am

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Sustained tariff reforms: Aurangzeb underscores significance

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee...

Updated 08 Jul, 2025 09:36am

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India proposes retaliatory duties at WTO against US tariffs on autos

NEW DELHI: New Delhi has proposed retaliatory duties against the U.S. at the World Trade Organization, saying...

Published 05 Jul, 2025 01:28am

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Anti-circumvention probe concluded: NTC acts to protect domestic steel industry

KARACHI: In a key development for Pakistan’s trade enforcement, the National Tariff Commission (NTC) has concluded...

Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:24am

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PSW CEO explains trade facilitation, regional connectivity agenda

KARACHI: Syed Aftab Haider CEO of Pakistan Single Window (PSW) explained that as part of its trade facilitation and...

Published 01 Jul, 2025 07:12am

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WTO trade barometer rises, but slowdown expected later in year

NEW YORK: The World Trade Organization reported a rise in its quarterly trade barometer on Thursday, driven by...

Published 27 Jun, 2025 03:19am