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OverviewPakistan is approximately four times the size of the UK, at almost 804,000 square km. It shares borders with four countries: India, China, Iran and Afghanistan. The country has a population of 144.6 million.
Some of the main key exports to Pakistan are:
There has also been recent growth in the following sectors:
Reasons to do business with PakistanBritain and Pakistan have always had good trade relations and many Pakistani businesses would consider doing business with Britain over other countries.
Pakistan is generally regarded as a major – and growing – export market. UK exports to the country were worth £464m in 2005 and £489m in 2006.
UK Trade & Investment helps companies to do business with Pakistan through a network of International Trade Teams and through its extensive programme of events and schemes geared towards helping regional companies enter and succeed in the market.
This section of the website aims to give an overview of doing business in Pakistan and point you in the right direction for whatever concerns or questions you may have, whether you are just considering trading with Pakistan or whether you have already begun.
