Total trade (goods and services) between the UK and Pakistan each year currently stands at \u00a34.4 billion
\nISLAMABAD
\nThe United Kingdom\u2019s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) has now entered into effect, providing tariff reductions and simpler terms of trade to Pakistan and 64 other countries.
\nThe new scheme has replaced the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) and will help drive business between the UK and developing countries, reducing the need for aid.
\nUK Minister for International Trade Nigel Huddleston launched the scheme on Monday, during a visit to Ethiopia\u2019s largest industrial business park, Bole Lemi.
\nUnder the DCTS, Pakistan has retained its enhanced preferences status and will continue to benefit from duty-free exports to the UK on 94% of goods exported. It will also remove tariffs on over 156 additional products, and simplify some seasonal tariffs.
\nTotal trade (goods and services) between the UK and Pakistan each year currently stands at \u00a34.4 billion. It is expected that \u00a3120 million in tariffs will be saved on exports to the UK under the scheme.
\nPakistan and other DCTS countries will be supported to participate in the international trading system through the UK\u2019s Trade Centre of Excellence, which will provide specialist support to fully participate in the global trading system. This may include support on meeting trade standards, and participating in multilateral trade forums.
\nUK\u2019s Trade Director for Pakistan and British Deputy High Commissioner, Karachi, Sarah Mooney, said: \u201cThis is a major development in the trading relations between the UK and Pakistan. This important new scheme will further strengthen the economic ties between our two great countries, helping Pakistan to bolster its exports to the UK and harness the power of trade for development.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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