Pakistan, March 28 -- Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has hinted at a thorough reassessment of the trade situation with India, echoing the concerns raised by the business community.

Speaking at a press conference in London, Dar recalled a pre-budget meeting with the business community where a common plea surfaced: to streamline imports, currently channelled through Dubai or Singapore, to mitigate additional freight, transhipment, and transportation costs. He stressed the imperative of a thorough examination involving all stakeholders to explore avenues for economic activity and trade enhancement, emphasizing that a conclusive decision would necessitate extensive consultation.

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