As India signed a significant FTA with the European Union, Pakistan has been closely watching these newly strengthened trade ties between its neighbour and the world’s largest economic bloc. As India signed a significant free trade agreement with the European Union, Pakistan has been closely watching these newly strengthened trade ties between its neighbour and the world’s largest economic bloc. Pakistan said on January 30 it was examining the consequences of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as exporters and analysts warned the deal could leave Pakistan less competitive in its second-largest export market. Pakistan also stated it was closely connected with the European Union authorities to prevent any impact on its exports due to the trade agreement between India and the 27-nation bloc. The GSP Plus scheme for Pakistan has proven to be a win-win template for bilateral cooperation,” PTI quoted Andrabi as saying.

Source: dna January 31, 2026 06:59 UTC