Pakistan Seeks Trade Deals in Gulf

The video discusses Pakistan's focus on regional connectivity with the Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and its investment strategies in housing and construction. It highlights ongoing development projects, including a business center in Lahore. The trade situation with Afghanistan is described as normal, with transactions occurring in both dollars and rupees. The video also addresses Pakistan's inflation challenges, imported inflation, and currency pressure, expressing optimism about maintaining export targets despite these issues.

What is Pakistan's primary focus in terms of regional connectivity?

• Connectivity with Europe

• Connectivity with the Middle East

• Connectivity with North America

• Connectivity with South America

Which area is NOT mentioned as a potential investment sector from the UAE?

• Tourism

• Real estate development

• Agriculture

• Housing and construction

What is the current status of trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

• Non-existent

• Normal

• Partially disrupted

• Completely disrupted

In what currencies is trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan conducted?

• Only in euros

• Both dollars and Pakistani rupees

• Only in Pakistani rupees

• Only in dollars

What major economic issue is Pakistan facing according to the transcript?

• Decrease in commodity prices

• Deflation

• Imported inflation

• Surplus in trade

What is the expected trend for the Pakistani rupee according to the speaker?

• Immediate appreciation

• Stability in exchange rate

• Further depreciation

• Complete collapse

What is the target inflation rate for Pakistan?

• 9 to 11%

• 7 to 9%

• 5 to 7%

• 3 to 5%