The federal government has informed parliament that Pakistan currently has no trade relations with 11 countries across the world. The official list, submitted to lawmakers, includes India and Israel, along with several other nations with which Pakistan maintains no bilateral trade.
According to the report, Pakistan has no trade ties with India, Israel, North Korea, Bhutan, Venezuela, the Republic of Congo, Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, Andorra, Liechtenstein, and the Central African Republic.
Govt reaffirms policy on India
The government reiterated its firm stance on the suspension of trade with India, emphasizing that no trade relations will resume until New Delhi reverses its decision to annex occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Officials clarified that the decision aligns with Pakistan’s consistent foreign policy position, which prioritizes the resolution of the Kashmir dispute under international law and UN resolutions.
“The restoration of trade ties with India cannot be considered until the August 5, 2019 decision to annex occupied Kashmir is withdrawn,” the government stated in its written response.
List highlights Pakistan’s limited engagement
The list presented to parliament shows that Pakistan’s non-trading countries span multiple regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Pacific. Apart from India and Israel — where the lack of diplomatic ties is long-standing — several smaller or remote nations such as Samoa, Andorra, Liechtenstein, and Micronesia are also part of the list.
Trade with these countries, officials said, remains non-existent due to lack of diplomatic or economic engagement, logistical barriers, or sanctions-related constraints.
