Purpose This study aims to examine the possible gains and challenges for the enhancement of bilateral trade ties between India and Pakistan. It is interested specifically in analyzing and deliberating an attempt to identify the key challenges and bottlenecks in cross-border trade. Design/methodology/approach This paper offers in-depth case study of trade between India and Pakistan using time-series data and through various stake holders' interviews. As further discussed in the paper, the data investigation and interviews highlight impediments in India–Pakistan trade from trade policy to other policies involved in this process. Findings Based on time series data and stakeholders’ interviews, the study concludes that poor trade logistics and abysmal transport infrastructure, high tariffs and non-tariff measures, lengthy customary procedures, heavy import duties, port restrictions, lack of appropriate storage facilities, strict visa regime, financial transaction barriers and lack of telecommunication facilities are the major challenges in the way of regional trade. Originality/value The study proposes some key reforms and policy measures to boost the formal trade to minimize the trade obstacles such as public–private partnerships and inclusion of private sector in a joint trade commission to strength the business relations between the two countries.

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与印度进行贸易：巴基斯坦目前面临的一些障碍

目的这项研究旨在探讨加强印度和巴基斯坦之间双边贸易关系的可能的收益和挑战。它特别有兴趣分析和审议试图确定跨境贸易中的主要挑战和瓶颈的尝试。设计/方法/方法本文使用时间序列数据并通过各种利益相关者的访谈，对印度和巴基斯坦之间的贸易进行了深入的案例研究。正如本文进一步讨论的那样，数据调查和访谈突出显示了印巴贸易中的障碍，从贸易政策到这一过程中涉及的其他政策。调查结果基于时间序列数据和利益相关方的访谈，研究得出的结论是，不良的贸易物流和糟糕的运输基础设施，高关税和非关税措施，冗长的习惯程序，繁重的进口关税，港口限制，缺乏适当的仓储设施，严格的签证制度，金融交易壁垒和电信设施的缺乏是区域贸易方式的主要挑战。独创性/价值该研究提出了一些关键的改革和政策措施，以促进正规贸易，以最大程度地减少贸易障碍，例如公私合营以及将私营部门纳入联合贸易委员会以加强两国之间的贸易关系。