Pakistan Faces Urgent Need to Pursue Trade Ties with India to Boost Exports and Address Economic Woes

Pakistan needs to prioritize sustainable and inclusive economic growth to address its debt and inflation problems. Trading with India could significantly boost Pakistan's exports and help alleviate economic woes.

Normalizing trade relations with India could increase Pakistan's exports by up to 80% and help address inflation and energy shortages. India also stands to benefit from expanded trade.

Security concerns and influential lobbies have hindered Pakistan-India trade in the past. But economic pressures may motivate Pakistan's military and government to pursue trade cooperation.

India should proactively support normalizing trade ties. This would boost India's exports and border economies and could improve long-term regional stability.

China may accept normalized India-Pakistan trade if it continues to dominate Pakistan's imports. Improved ties could also aid China as a creditor.