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April 12, 2023

Chambers International Trade 2023

We contributed to the Pakistan chapter of International Trade 2023, published by Chambers and Partners.

The guide provides the latest information on World Trade Organization membership, free and preferential trade agreements, the law relating to customs, sanctions, export controls, anti-dumping and countervailing (AD/CVD) duties and safeguard measures, subsidy and incentive programmes for domestic production, and geographical protections.

For more information, speak to partner Mazhar Bangash.

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