ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to the United States witnessed a substantial increase of 23 percent during the last fiscal year, the country’s envoy in Washington Masood Khan said on Saturday, adding it was the first time the quantum of Pakistani goods to the US market crossed the $5-billion mark.
The US has traditionally been Pakistan’s major economic partner, and their bilateral trade has steadily increased in recent years.
Quoting a statement released by the Pakistani diplomatic mission in the US, the Associated Press of Pakistan news agency said the country’s exports had reached $6.16 billion until the end of May.
The figures for June, it said, were yet to come and would further enhance the volume of Pakistan’s total exports to the US.
“The United States is an important trading partner and the single largest export destination for Pakistan,” Ambassador Khan said in an official statement. “The spurt in our exports is a very promising trend.”
He said Pakistan’s exports to the US in the IT and services sectors had also crossed $2 billion, adding the cumulative volume of exports should therefore be more than $8 billion.
“Pakistan’s tech sector, supported mainly by the United States’ entrepreneurs, has shown extraordinary results,” Khan noted. “It is poised to continue on its positive trajectory.”
The Pakistani ambassador hoped the bilateral partnership between the two countries in the tech sector would further strengthen in the coming years.
He also pointed out that there was only a marginal increase in American imports, though Pakistan’s exports to the US had witnessed a “huge rise.”
Pakistan’s exports to United States increase by 23 percent, says country’s envoy to Washington
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Pakistan’s exports to United States increase by 23 percent, says country’s envoy to Washington
- The US is Pakistan’s major trading partner, though this is the first time Pakistani exports have gone beyond $5 billion
- Ambassador Masood Khan hopes the two countries will continue to work together in the information technology sector
Pakistan assembly speaker warns opposition against anti-state remarks in parliament
- Ayaz Sadiq says criticism of judiciary and armed forces will not be allowed on assembly floor
- He calls violence during protests unacceptable, vows neutrality as National Assembly speaker
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Saturday that opposition lawmakers would not be allowed to speak against Pakistan, the judiciary or the armed forces on the floor of parliament, calling such remarks unacceptable.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to the eastern city of Lahore, Sadiq said parliamentary debate must remain within constitutional and legal limits, while reiterating his commitment to act impartially as speaker.
“No one will be allowed to speak against Pakistan, the judiciary or the armed forces on the floor of the National Assembly,” Sadiq said. “Negative or controversial remarks about judges or the armed forces are unacceptable.”
His comments come amid heightened political tensions after opposition groups held protests in the past, criticizing state institutions and targeting government and military properties.
The speaker said peaceful protest was a democratic right but drew a sharp line at violence and vandalism.
“Protest is the right of every citizen in a democratic society, but it must remain peaceful and within the bounds of the constitution and the law,” he continued, adding that arson, damage to property and the use of sticks or weapons in the name of protest were “unacceptable” and posed a threat to the rule of law.
“No opposition lawmaker will be allowed to speak on the National Assembly floor if they speak against Pakistan,” Sadiq said.
The speaker also noted the country’s economic indicators were gradually improving, citing an increase in foreign exchange reserves, and said Pakistan had further strengthened relations with countries including the United States, China, Russia, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
