Trade
Pakistan must apply afresh for EU GSP+ trade status from January 2027
Pakistan will have to apply for a new EU GSP+ arrangement after the current scheme expires in December 2026, with a grace period running until the end of 2028.
Trade
Trade: 4 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Pakistan must apply afresh for EU GSP+ trade status from January 2027. Key developments, background and analysis.
4 stories on trade since 25 September 2026; the latest was published on 22 October 2026.
Key developments
- Pakistan must apply afresh for EU GSP+ trade status from January 2027The current GSP+ framework expires in December 2026, and Pakistan will have to apply for the new scheme after January 1, 2027.
- Government forms committee to review gas levy after exporters' complaintsThe Ministry of Finance has formed a committee of government and industry representatives to review the gas levy policy and formula.
- Pakistan's trade deficit with Gulf countries widens as energy imports climbThe trade gap with Gulf partners grew 2.6pc to $3.45bn in July–August as imports from Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia surged while several export markets shrank.
- Trump hails 'very productive' Xi summit, but Taiwan and trade breakthroughs remain elusiveTrump and Xi ended a lavish White House summit promising cooperation on AI and trade, while Beijing pressed Washington to change its language on Taiwan.
Trade
Government forms committee to review gas levy after exporters' complaints
The finance ministry set up a committee to review the gas levy formula, as exporters raised energy costs, taxes and visa problems with ministers.
Trade
Pakistan's trade deficit with Gulf countries widens as energy imports climb
The trade gap with Gulf partners grew 2.6pc to $3.45bn in July–August as imports from Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia surged while several export markets shrank.
Americas
Trump hails 'very productive' Xi summit, but Taiwan and trade breakthroughs remain elusive
Trump and Xi ended a lavish White House summit promising cooperation on AI and trade, while Beijing pressed Washington to change its language on Taiwan.