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Sri Lanka Non-Committal to India’s Land Connectivity Proposal
News Desk
April 10, 2025
India proposes a land connectivity project with Sri Lanka, while exploring trade opportunities amid U.S. tariffs.
India proposes a land connectivity project with Sri Lanka, while exploring trade opportunities amid U.S. tariffs.
![The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, emphasizes strengthening trade ties with Pakistan to reach $3 billion. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/fabrizio-bielli1744239829-0.webp "fabrizio-bielli1744239829-0")
The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, emphasizes strengthening trade ties with Pakistan to reach $3 billion.
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UAE to issue 5-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis, confirms envoy; aims to boost ties and ease application process.
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Pakistan faces $0.8bn export loss in 2024 as US slaps 39% tariff; LSE says trade diversion may offer partial relief.
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Pakistan to send high-level delegation to US to discuss 29% tariff, boost trade ties, and attract investment in mineral sector.
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India ends transshipment facility for Bangladesh exports via land borders, citing congestion and trade disruptions.
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UAE eases visa rules for Pakistani citizens, introducing a 5-year multiple-entry visa, boosting travel and business opportunities.
Pakistan and Turkiye sign a joint bidding agreement for offshore oil exploration, while NRL uncovers copper-gold reserves.
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PIA reports its first profit in 21 years with a Rs26.2 billion net profit in 2024 and plans to privatize the airline.
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ADB revises Bangladesh’s GDP growth forecast to 3.9% for FY25, citing economic challenges and political instability.