Trade between Pakistan and India

By liberalizing trade policies, Pakistan and India, the two neighboring countries are gradually making progress in establishing a trustworthy relationship. A large number of people visited about fifty Indian products and services in Lahore Exhibition Centre from February 11-13. For the first time, Indian companies hosted such a trade show in Pakistan. Furthermore, for the first time Indian Commerce Minister Anand Sharma paid a visit to Pakistan along with 120 Indian traders. The traders from Pakistani side are assisting the government in normalizing bilateral relations between the two neighbors. Although India has not still permitted some Pakistani products to be exported to India due to non tariff barriers, Pakistan is mulling to give India status of Most Favored Nation (MFN). People of the duo countries want peaceful relations with each other. Free trade between Pakistan and India will not only reduce the tensions on their borders but it will also enable Pakistanis security forces to focus in tackling internal matters. It is quite an ideal time for both the countries to forget and forgave their past, moving their concentration on illiteracy and poverty, which are prevailing in the two countries. Millions of people are living below poverty line across the borders, depriving of their basic necessities. In order to overcome energy crisis, unemployment and increase its per capita income, Pakistan is required of directed investment. Upon which, we should permit Indian investors, who have already made huge investment in other countries. Ultimately, it will serve Pakistan, particularly in real estate and energy sector. The security of the any state in the todays global world is depends on its per capita income of its citizens rather than of its defence capability and on the number of nukes it possess. Despite having huge pile of nuclear weapons, Soviet Union was not able to protect itself from breakdown. The living standard of the countrys citizens ensures security and future of the countries. Pakistan is blessed with hardworking people and tremendous natural resources. The

only need of the hour is to harness them by having friendly ties with neighboring states on mutual interests. One of most priority is change our foreign policy and security policy doctrine, if we want to go forward. Furthermore, it is time to close the chapter of past history and should move on thinking about the future. We have to follow some good and long term policies if we want to become a role model Islamic welfare state.