Trading Confidence
November 2016
Cross-LoC trade has played a key role in maintaining space for collaboration and positive transformation between the two conflict-ridden parts of Jammu and Kashmir and between India and Pakistan.
However, due to the numerous challenges it faces today, the initial euphoria associated with the trade has declined to some extent and its economic viability - and subsequently its sustenance - has been called into question.
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This report sets out to achieve three tasks: to evaluate the current status of the inherent challenges faced by the trade; to analyse the economic impact of cross-LoC trade; and to suggest reformatory measures to the trade to enable sustainable growth.
With sound political will there is immense potential to transform the LoC into a bridge for cooperation and regional integration and for it to act as a driver of peace between India and Pakistan.