Was this content written or created while at IBA?

Yes

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

8-1-2015

Book or Conference Proceedings Title

PeaceBrief

First Page

1

Last Page

5

Publisher

United States Institute of Peace

Place of Publication

Washington, D.C.

Keywords

Afghanistan-Pakistan trade, Trade relations, Transit trade agreement

Abstract / Description

Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have historically been tense. Cross-border infiltration, refugees, drug trafficking, militant groups, and disputes over counterterrorism policy and dialogue with terrorist networks have contributed to an entrenched trust deficit and have eroded relations. These issues have impacts beyond the security sector, complicating efforts to build stronger trade and economic ties. Despite tensions, Pakistan is today Afghanistan's largest trading partner, and Afghanistan is Pakistan's second-largest trading partner.

Comments

This brief is based on primary research conducted by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, on future trade prospects between Pakistan and Afghanistan, drawing on macroeconomic analysis and trade flow data along with stakeholder interviews conducted in Karachi, Peshawar, and Kabul. IH0177

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