Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Pakistan and Iran have agreed to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion and complete a free trade agreement soon. The decision was reached during the 10th Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Committee meeting in Islamabad.

Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal and Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Dr Mohammad Atabak jointly chaired the meeting. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation and improving trade relations.

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Kamal said transforming Pakistan-Iran relations into a stronger economic partnership was essential. He stressed the need to finalize the free trade agreement and remove barriers affecting border logistics, customs pr...