Pakistan, Sept. 3 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a new Trade Facilitation Board to improve cross-border trade. The board will handle non-tariff issues and develop a roadmap for trade promotion. Shehbaz will personally lead the body, according to the Prime Minister's Office.

The decision came during a meeting on trade facilitation in Islamabad on September 3. The PMO said the board would address non-tariff matters affecting cross-border trade. It will also focus on improving supply chains and monitoring trade facilitation measures.

The board will prepare strategies linked to the Trade Facilitation Index, according to the PMO. It will also develop plans to promote trade and strengthen coordination across relevant areas. The...