Pakistan has been retained on the "priority watch list" in the annual US government report on major intellectual property rights violators.
The report said that the United States Trade Representative (USTR) was working with Pakistan to develop action plans to address the issues discussed in the report.
According to the Express Tribune, the "Special 301" report also placed Pakistan among nations that were highlighted for unauthorized use of software by the government.
The report said that work on this issue remains with certain trading partners, such as China, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
The report added that despite Pakistan's continued efforts to advance IPR enforcement, including through raids, seizures, and arrests by various enforcement authorities, it has not been able to have make significant improvements in its overall IPR protection.
The report noted that Pakistan had not yet fully implemented the Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan Act of 2012.
The others on the list were Russia, Algeria and Argentina.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app