MIRPUR:? The apex business body of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Indian-held Kashmir has called for early introduction of a liberal regime, ensuring free movement of traders between the two sides to make trade meaningful, objective and a complete success. Talking to The Express Tribune at his office, Federation of Jammu and Kashmir Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Zulfiqar Abbasi said free movement of business community from both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) was imperative for promotion of trade. He demanded the introduction of a liberal policy for swift issuance of travel documents to traders with multiple-entry facility. Abbasi asked both Pakistani and Indian governments to issue a special travel pass to the traders with validity of a couple of years on chamber’s recommendation. He also sought permission for traders to travel across the LoC in their own vehicles. “This is the need of the hour for physical interaction, business deals and direct access to markets.” In an effort to cut costs, Abbasi said fully-loaded trucks carrying 15 to 20 tons of goods should be allowed from both sides. At present, trucks loaded with one to one and a half tons of goods are permitted to transport goods to the other side.

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Joint Kashmir chamber calls for free movement for traders