Opinion 40 years ago January 12, 1986: India-Pakistan trade ties
This is the front page of The Indian Express published on January 12, 1986.
This is the front page of The Indian Express published on January 12, 1986. The Finance Minister, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, sees an “important shift” in Pakistani attitude towards normalisation of trade relations with India and is particularly satisfied that the country has agreed to grant non-discriminatory terms to Indian goods as per GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) rules and obligations. Pakistan is willing to discuss a long-term trade agreement.
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