Pakistan has postponed talks with India on the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status until the completion of general elections and formulation of a new government in New Delhi, a senior minister has said.
Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastagir Khan said that Prime Minister during his recent visit to the Hague had made it clear that Pakistan was open to offer non-discriminatory market access to India on a reciprocal basis. However, it would be worked out with new Indian government.
According to Dawn News, Indian general elections starting from April 7 will conclude on May 12.
Khan reiterated his government's stance that trade with India on level-playing field was beneficial for the country.
A member of the PML-N cabinet also said normalisation of trade ties with India was government's top priority.
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