“Brexit and our departure from the European Union provides a catalyst…to boost trade both ways. “It (Islamabad) is already a very, very important trading relationship…we believe it (trade and investment relationship) has a significant potential to grow further,” he said. He pointed out that the EU had not necessarily prevented the UK from doing trade and business. “Inconsistency in regulation has remained a big concern for several other UK firms while deciding whether to invest in Pakistan or not,” he said. He acknowledged that there was a huge potential for Pakistan to attract more UK firms not only from Britain, but the UK-based firms operating in the UAE.

Source: The Express Tribune February 04, 2020 09:00 UTC