ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee has raised alarm over the widening trade deficit with China, urging the government to prioritise value addition, institutional reforms, and accountability to enhance Pakistan’s export competitiveness.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by MNA Jawed Hanif Khan, met on Monday to review key trade matters, including free trade agreements (FTAs), export facilitation, and the licensing framework for trade bodies. The committee expressed serious concern over Pakistan’s persistent trade imbalance with China and called for structural changes to improve export performance.

Officials from the Ministry of........

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