Trade between India, Pakistan soars despite political disputes

India and Pakistan have agreed to facilitate the import of cement from Pakistan to India by fast-tracking the necessary processes. Additionally, the tea trade from India to Pakistan is improving in both quality and quantity, with further facilitation planned, including potential railway transport. A significant initiative involves exploring the possibility of trucks moving through the no man's land between the two borders, replacing the current system where coolies transfer cargo. A technical group will examine the logistics of this initiative, with a meeting scheduled on August 20th at Wagah.

What is the main focus of the agreement between India and Pakistan regarding cement?

• To increase the price of cement

• To stop the import of cement

• To facilitate the import of cement from Pakistan to India

• To export cement from India to Pakistan

What improvements have been noted in the tea trade from India to Pakistan?

• No changes observed

• Decrease in quality and quantity

• Increase in price

• Improvement in quality and quantity

What transportation method is being considered to further facilitate tea imports?

• Air transport

• Pipeline

• Railway

• Sea transport

What is the current method of cargo transfer in the no man's land between India and Pakistan?

• Cargo is sent via sea route

• Coolies transfer cargo from one side to the other

• Cargo is flown over

• Trucks move directly across

What is the purpose of the technical group's meeting scheduled for 20th August?

• To examine how trucks can move through the no man's land

• To finalize the tea trade agreement

• To discuss the import of cement

• To plan a cultural exchange program