ATTARI:
Following the decision of Pakistan cabinet, there is an euphoria among importers and exporters of both nations, however Indian businessmen now seek transit route from Pakistan for making their reach to central Asian countries.
"Now Pakistan must act on giving transit route to India for catering to central Asia," said Suneet, while laying thrust on visa reforms for businessmen.
At present India imports gypsum, rock salt, hydrogen peroxide , soda ash, cement, mulathi (crude drug) dry dates etc from Pakistan, while India exports soybean extract , vegetables , cotton etc said deputy commissioner, customs Attari, RK Duggal. Pakistan has also given transit route to Afghanistan that exports fresh and dry fruits to India. He said with the commissioning of ICP they would be able to handle more than 300 trucks as against an average of about 150 trucks in a day.
While hailing Pak's gesture of giving MFN status to India, the Federation of Karyana and Dry Fruit Commercial Association Anil Mehra said: "This is a long awaited step which will not only encourage trade but also social ties between two nations."
After MFN status, now Indian traders seek transit route - The Times of India