Media Coverage

The Pak India Business Council (PIBC) has received widespread coverage in the media, both by the Pakistani and the Indian press, resulting in over 200 articles, as listed below. Please click on the following links to see articles by newspaper.


India - Times of India · Yahoo! News India · Press Trust of India · Indopia · Zibb · The Economic Times (India) · Zee News · The Hans India · The Statesman · NDTV · Jagran Post · South Asian Media · Bangladesh - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha · The Financial Express (Bangladesh) · Pakistan - Pakistan Today · Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) · Din News TV · The News · The Nation · The Financial Daily · Business Recorder · Express Tribune, International Herald Tribune (New York Times international edition) · Pakistan Observer · Aaj TV · Daily Times · Bol News · Ghana - Business Ghana ·

INDIA


 

Times of India

India Pakistan heading towards a new era of trade relations

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-Pakistan-heading-towards-a-new-era-of-trade-relations/articleshow/16504923.cms

Pak businessmen want legal cover their investment in India

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-05/international-business/33048561_1_bilateral-investment-treaty-india-pakistan-pakistan-and-india

India Pakistan leading towards a new era of trade relations

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-Pakistan-heading-towards-a-new-era-of-trade-relations/articleshow/16504923.cms

India to allow FDI from Pakistan: Anand Sharma

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/India-to-allow-FDI-from-Pakistan-Anand-Sharma/articleshow/12649212.cms

India, Pakstan in talks to open bank branches: Anand Sharma

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/India-Pakstan-in-talks-to-open-bank-branches-Anand-Sharma/articleshow/12656858.cms

India throws open FDI window for Pakistan as warmth sets in

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-13/india/31336822_1_trade-ties-trade-and-investment-illegal-trade

 

 

Yahoo! News India

PIBC demands transit facilities for trade between India, Afghanistan

http://in.news.yahoo.com/20/20090128/1425/tbs-pibc-demands-transit-facilities-for.html

Pakistani, Indian businessmen meet to boost trade ties

http://in.news.yahoo.com/pakistani-indian-businessmen-meet-boost-trade-ties-122603631.html

 

 

Press Trust of India

PIBC demands transit facilites for trade between India, Afghanistan

 

 

Indopia

PIBC demands transit facilities for trade between India, Afghanistan

http://www.indopia.in/India-usa-uk-news/latest-news/489147/International/2/20/2

 

 

Zibb

Pak-India trade body moots sending political team to india

http://zibb.com/article/4518062/PakIndia+trade+body+moots+sending+political+team+to+india

 

 

The Economic Times (India)

Pakistani businessmen want legal cover their investment in India

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-08-05/news/33049134_1_bilateral-investment-treaty-india-pakistan-pakistan-and-india

Pak-India Business Council for setting up joint economic zones with India

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-04-19/news/31367556_1_economic-zones-bilateral-trade-trade-infrastructure

India to allow foreign direct investment from Pakistan

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-04-13/news/31337579_1_india-and-pakistan-foreign-direct-investment-fdi

Aman Ki Asha: 45 Indian CEOs head to Pakistan to pitch for free trade and investment

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-05-07/news/31610608_1_adi-godrej-negative-list-indian-ceos

Grant of MFN status and Indo-Pak trade

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-12-17/news/30528740_1_mfn-status-india-pakistan-trade-bilateral-trade

 

 

Zee News

Top Pak ministers back MFN status to India

http://zeenews.india.com/news/south-asia/top-pak-ministers-back-mfn-status-to-india_739820.html

Pak businessmen want legal cover their investment in India

http://zeenews.india.com/business/news/economy/pak-businessmen-want-legal-cover-for-their-investment-in-india_57422.html

 

 

The Hans India

http://www.thehansindia.info/Updates/pdf/2011/November/5/HYD/12.pdf

 

 

The Statesman

Top Pak ministers back MFN status to India

http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=388811&catid=35

Joint economic zones http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=407160&catid=40&show=archive&year=2012&month=4&day=20

MFN Status

http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=388811&catid=35&Itemid=53

 

 

NDTV

Top Pak ministers back Most Favoured Nation status to India

http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/top-pak-ministers-back-most-favoured-nation-status-to-india-147012

Pakistan industry body for joint economic zones with India

http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-pakistan-industry-body-for-joint-economic-zones-with-india-302322/

 

 

Jagran Post

Pakistan to set up joint economic zones with India to boost bilateral trade

http://post.jagran.com/pakistan-to-set-up-joint-economic-zones-with-india-to-boost-bilateral-trade-1334814857

Pakistani businessmen want legal cover on their investment in India

http://post.jagran.com/Pakistani-businessmen-want-legal-cover-on-their-investment-in-India-1344176931

 

 

South Asian Media

Pakistan panel for setting up joint economic zones with India

http://southasianmedia.net/Test21/DetailPage.aspx?StoryID=67071

Pak-India Business Council to organize Rajasthan Expo

http://southasianmedia.net/Test21/DetailPage.aspx?StoryID=70211

 

 

BANGLADESH 

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha

PIBC demands transit facilities for trade between India, Afghanistan

www.bssnews.net

 

 

The Financial Express (Bangladesh)

‘Pakistan-India joint economic zones to play vital role’

http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=141328&date=2012-08-27

Pakistan investors in India be given legal cover

http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=139297&date=2012-08-06

 

 

Pakistan

 

Pakistan Today

PIBC upbeat over president’s visit to India

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/04/08/news/profit/pibc-upbeat-over-president%E2%80%99s-visit-to-india/

PIBC are the levellers

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/07/12/news/profit/pibc-are-the-levellers/

Trader says selling Indian vegetables at stores could prove beneficial

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/08/city/lahore/trader-says-selling-indian-vegetables-at-stores-could-prove-beneficial/

First a T20 defeat and then old train engines?

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/01/city/lahore/first-a-t20-defeat-and-then-old-train-engines/

Relaxation in visa restrictions widely hailed

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/09/10/city/islamabad/relaxation-in-visa-restrictions-widely-hailed/

PIBC upbeat over president’s visit to India

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/04/08/news/profit/pibc-upbeat-over-president%E2%80%99s-visit-to-india/

Love thy neighbour, and also give FDI a thought

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/04/13/news/profit/love-thy-neighbour-and-also-give-fdi-a-thought/

Beware of non-state actors, Gilani warns India

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/05/08/news/national/beware-of-non-state-actors-gilani-warns-india/

How MFN status to India benefits Pakistani business

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/11/27/news/national/how-mfn-status-to-india-benefits-pakistani-business/

India allows investments from Pakistan

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/06/09/news/profit/india-allows-investments-from-pakistan/

 

 

Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)

PIBC plans to hold conferences in Islamabad, Delhi for fostering Pak-India trade ties: Kasuri

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103161&Itemid=2

Pak-India Business Council hails new trade policy

http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=82546&Itemid=2

Pak-India Business Council hails Fahim’s visit to India

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149053

Proposal of Pak-India economic zone welcomed

http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=88718

PIBC welcomes Kerry-Lugar Bill for economic and defense assistance of Pakistan

http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89088&Itemid=2

PIBC to make proposals to increase Pak-India trade volume

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69570

PBIC demands MFN status for India

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=132327

Pakistan believes in cordial political, economic relations with neighboring countries: Ammad Khan

http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66358&Itemid=2

PIBC presents proposals to remove trade barriers in Pak,India

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123062&Itemid=2

PIBC plans to hold conferences in Islamabad, Delhi for fostering Pak-India trade ties: Kasuri

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103161&Itemid=2

PIBC prepares proposals to solve energy crises

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=101859&Itemid=2

PIBC propose Pak,India joint economic zones:US diplomat meets PIBC chairman

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99515&Itemid=2

PIBC support APTMA demand to import cotton from India

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=98923&Itemid=2

Proposal of Pak-India economic zone welcomed

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=88718&Itemid=2

PIBC propose Pak,India joint economic zones:US diplomat meets PIBC chairman

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99515&Itemid=2

PBIC announces awards for Amin Fahim, Anand Sharma

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=193265&Itemid=2

PIBC welcomes President’s visit to India

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=188825&Itemid=2

PIBC lauds Pak, India trade decisions

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=156545&Itemid=2

Indian offer of engines draws contrasting response

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=210091&Itemid=2

 

Market Bulletin Pakistan

PIBC to set up information centres in Lahore, New Delhi to facilitate traders

http://www.marketbulletin.com.pk/news.html

 

 

Din News TV

Information centre on Pak-India business soon

http://www.dinnews.tv/dinnews/national/information_centre_on_pak_india_business_soon

 

 

The News 

India, Pakistan trade: a growing necessity

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-3-133250-India,-Pakistan-trade:-a-growing-necessity

‘Regional blocs for investment should be established’

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-3-107333-Regional-blocs-for-investment-should-be

Information centre on Pak-India business soon

http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=145914

Pakistan, India working to set up business council

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-3-108788-Pakistan-India-working-to-set-up-business-council

Proposal to sell Indian vegetables at Utility Stores

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-2-136380-Proposal-to-sell-Indian-vegetables-at-Utility-Stores

 

 

The Nation

Pak investors in India be given legal cover: PIBC

http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/business/06-Aug-2012/pak-investors-in-india-be-given-legal-cover-pibc

PIBC to organise expo

http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/business/11-Jun-2012/pibc-to-organise-expo

PIBC lauds Pak-India trade decisions

http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/business/01-Oct-2011/PIBC-lauds-PakIndia-trade-decisions

Pak-India joint economic zones to play vital role

http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/business/27-Aug-2012/pak-india-joint-economic-zones-to-play-vital-role

Another joint trade route at Wagha

http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/business/28-Jun-2011/Another-joint-trade-route-at-Wagha

Pak -India joint economic zone proposed

http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/business/29-Nov-2010/Pak-India-joint-economic-zone-proposed

PIBC proposes Pak-India joint economic zones

http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/business/30-Mar-2010/PIBC-proposes-PakIndia-joint-economic-zones

PIBC supports Aptma demand to import cotton from India

http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/business/21-Mar-2010/PIBC-supports-Aptma-demand-to-import-cotton-from-India

PIBC to make proposals to increase Pak-India trade volume

http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/lahore/02-Mar-2009/PIBC-to-make-proposals-to-increase-PakIndia-trade-volume

 

 

The Financial Daily

Traders urges for more Pak-India banking JVs

http://www.thefinancialdaily.com/NewsDetail/152382.aspx

Indians can invest $20-50bn in Pakistan: PIBC

http://www.thefinancialdaily.com/NewsSearchResult/NewsSearchDetail.aspx?NewsID=144951

Legal cover for Pak investors in India demanded

http://www.thefinancialdaily.com/RSS/RSSNews.aspx?newsid=150369

PIBC welcomes President's visit to India

http://www.thefinancialdaily.com/NewsDetail/143458%20.aspx

$30b FDIs called for energy sector

http://thefinancialdaily.com/NewsDetail/151858.aspx

Pak-India to organize Rajasthan Expo

http://www.thefinancialdaily.com/RSS/RSSNews.aspx?newsid=147396

Trade body hails new Pak-India visa regime

http://thefinancialdaily.com/NewsDetail/151995.aspx

PBIC awards for Amin, Sharma

http://www.thefinancialdaily.com/RSS/RSSNews.aspx?newsid=145275

Indo-Pak SEZs seen vital

http://www.thefinancialdaily.com/NewsDetail/151272%20.aspx

India to allow Pak FDI

http://www.thefinancialdaily.com/NewsDetail/143858.aspx

 

 

Business Recorder

Indian offer of engines draws contrasting response

http://www.brecorder.com/business-a-economy/189/1243589/?tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=

Pak-India joint economic zones to play vital role

http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/1-front-top-news/75434-pak-india-joint-economic-zones-to-play-vital-role-.html

PIBC congratulates Parnab Mukherjee

http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/108-pakistan-top-news/69401-pibc-congratulates-parnab-mukherjee-.html

PIBC welcomes PM's statement on ties with India

http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/1-front-top-news/65053-pibc-welcomes-pms-statement-on-ties-with-india-.html

Indian investors ready to invest $20-50 billion: PIBC

http://www.brecorder.com/business-a-economy/189/1184734/

'$25-30bn investment required to overcome energy crises'

http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/108-pakistan-top-news/77541-25-30bn-investment-required-to-overcome-energy-crises.html

Pak investors in India be given legal cover: PIBC

http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/1-front-top-news/71875-pak-investors-in-india-be-given-legal-cover-pibc-.html

Removal of negative list, non-trade barriers to benefit Pak-India traders

http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/business-a-economy/67124-removal-of-negative-list-non-trade-barriers-to-benefit-pak-india-traders.html

PBIC announces awards for Amin Fahim, Anand Sharma

http://www.brecorder.com/business-a-economy/189/1186356/

 

 

Express Tribune, International Herald Tribune (New York Times international edition)

‘India willing to invest at least $20b in Pakistan’

http://tribune.com.pk/story/372721/india-willing-to-invest-at-least-20b-in-pakistan/

http://tribune.com.pk/pakindiatrade

Regional trade: Cordial ties pivotal for economic prosperity

http://tribune.com.pk/story/184124/regional-trade-cordial-ties-pivotal-for-economic-prosperity/

Pakistan railways: Contrasting views of Indian engines

http://tribune.com.pk/story/444935/pakistan-railways-contrasting-views-of-indian-engines/

Energy shortfall: Investment can overcome crisis

http://tribune.com.pk/story/432552/energy-shortfall-investment-can-overcome-crisis/

 

 

Pakistan Observer

Indians can invest $20-50b in Pakistan: PIBC

http://pakobserver.net/201205/02/detailnews.asp?id=153319

Pak-India Business Council to organize Rajasthan Expo

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=159650

PIBC welcomes visit of Indian FM

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=172922

PIBC welcomes President’s visit to India

http://pakobserver.net/201204/07/detailnews.asp?id=149002

PIBC welcomes PM’s statement on ties with India

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=162972

PIBC welcomes Pak, India new trade routes

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=100085

Indian offer of engines draws conflicting response

http://pakobserver.net/201210/01/detailnews.asp?id=176126

Relaxation in visa restrictions hailed

http://pakobserver.net/201209/10/detailnews.asp?id=173202

PIBC welcomes Pakistan, India talks

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=124429

Pak-India trade talks a step towards progress: PIBC

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=125530

Pak-India joint economic zones to play vital role

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=171093

‘$25-30b investment chunk to overcome energy crises’

http://pakobserver.net/201209/07/detailnews.asp?id=172725

‘Govt to overcome energy crisis soon’

http://pakobserver.net/201209/07/detailnews.asp?id=172709

Proposal to sell Indian vegetable at Utility Stores

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=177147

Pak investors in India be given legal cover: PIBC

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=168346

New trade point at Wahga

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=100171

PIBC extends warm welcome to Indian trade delegation

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=139892

PIBC hails Fahim’s visit to India

http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=109781

India’s interest in investment in Pakistan

http://pakobserver.net/201205/03/detailnews.asp?id=153423 

 

 

Aaj TV

Pak investors in India be given legal cover: PIBC

http://www.aaj.tv/2012/08/pak-investors-in-india-be-given-legal-cover-pibc/

Pak-India Business Council welcomes TAPI gas project

http://www.aaj.tv/2010/12/pak-india-business-council-welcomes-tapi-gas-project/

Pak-India Business Council hails new trade policy

http://www.aaj.tv/2009/07/pak-india-business-council-hails-new-trade-policy/

PIBC presents proposals to remove trade barriers in Pak,India

http://www.aaj.tv/2010/11/pibc-presents-proposals-to-remove-trade-barriers-in-pakindia/

PIBC hails India’s peace desire

http://www.aaj.tv/2009/09/pibc-hails-indias-peace-desire/

 

 

Daily Times

PIBC urges debate on importance of trade with India

https://dailytimes.com.pk/989266/pibc-urges-debate-on-importance-of-trade-with-india/

PIBC urges Pakistan, India to open trade

https://dailytimes.com.pk/996040/pibc-urges-pakistan-india-to-open-trade/

PIBC hails Indian trade delegation’s visit

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C02%5C12%5Cstory_12-2-2012_pg5_13

Relaxed visa policy between India, Pakistan widely hailed

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C09%5C10%5Cstory_10-9-2012_pg13_4

Pak-India Business Council welcomes TAPI gas project

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C12%5C21%5Cstory_21-12-2010_pg5_2

Indian commerce minister to visit Pakistan on 13th

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C02%5C07%5Cstory_7-2-2012_pg5_5

PIBC lauds Pakistan, India trade decisions

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011%5C09%5C30%5Cstory_30-9-2011_pg5_17

Indian commerce minister to visit Pakistan on 13th

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012\02\07\story_7-2-2012_pg5_5

BUSINESS PERISCOPE: PIBC hails Fahim’s forthcoming visit to India

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011%5C08%5C19%5Cstory_19-8-2011_pg10_1

 

 

Bol News

PIBC seeks US role to develop Pak-Indo relations

https://www.bolnews.com/latest/2022/10/pibc-seeks-us-role-to-develop-pak-indo-relations/

 

 

GHANA

 

Business Ghana

PIBC plans to hold conferences on trade in India, Pak

http://www.businessghana.com/portal/news/index.php?op=getNews&id=127319