Pakistan, Iran & Turkey are progressing towards a AFTA Asia Free Trade Area and a is a good possibility very soon.
The idea of free trade between these countries Business and Government people s catching on very fast. It will be reality soon.
The economical and the social progress made by NAFTA Countries Canada, USA and Maxico are greatly effective the minds and hearts of Business elite and the Governments of Pakistan, Iran and Turkey. It also opening the eyes of the general public.
The economical and the social progress made by European Union EU Countries Germany, France, Itlay, Spain & Greece are greatly effective the Mnds and Hearts of Business Elite and the Governments of Pakistan, Iran and Turkey. It also opening the eyes of the general public also.
Pakistan & Turkey already signed PTA Preferred Trade Agreement
Pakistan & Iran PTA already signed PTA Preferred Trade Agreement
AFTA Asia Free Trade Area between Pakistan, Iran & Turkey is a good possibility soon. The trade between Pakistan, Iran and Turkey is growing very fast
The History, Culture, Religion, Politic, Economical, Social, Legal, Business, Industrial, Financial condition are perfect to achive the free trade agreement at present.
It is the responsibility of Business people and the Governments of Pakistan, Iran and Turkey this opportunity and sign the Free Trade Agreement as soon as possible on NAFRA Blue Print Basis.
Economics Data for Pakistan, Iran & Turkey estimated are very positive for the free trade agreement between them.
The year 2008 is a year of hope that for AFTA Asia Free Trade Area Between Pakistan, Iran and Turkey can be achieved.
It is my hope and dream a FREE TRADE AREA from Karachi to Istambul.
Habib Syed
Editor
December 1, 2007
==============
All data are estimated and amounts are in US$
====
Area
Pakistan 803,940 sq. km
Iran 1.648 million sq. km
Turkey 780,580 sq. km
=====
Population
Pakistan 163 Millions
Iran 71 Millions
Turkey 72 Millions
=========
Average Annual Income
==
Pakistan 925
Iran 2,770
Turkey 4,710
Life Expectancy Years (Average)
==
Pakistan 63
Iran 69
Turkey 68
Natural resources
Pakistan : land, extensive natural gas reserves, limited petroleum, poor quality coal, iron ore, copper, salt, limestone,
Iran : petroleum, natural gas, coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, zinc, sulphur
Turkey : antimony, coal, chromium, mercury, copper, borate, sulphur, iron ore, arable land, hydropower
=======
Industries:
Pakistan : Textiles, food processing, beverages, construction materials, clothing, paper products, shrimp
Iran : Petroleum, petrochemicals, textiles, cement and other construction materials, food processing, sugar refining and vegetable oil production, metal fabricating, armaments
Turkey : textiles, food processing, autos, mining (coal, chromate, copper, boron), steel, petroleum, construction, lumber, paper
=======
Agriculture products
Pakistan : Cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables, milk, beef, mutton, eggs
Iran : wheat, rice, other grains, sugar beets, fruits, nuts, cotton; dairy products, wool; caviar
Turkey : tobacco, cotton, grain, olives, sugar beets, pulse, citrus; livestock
=====
Exports - commodities:
Pakistan : Textiles, garments, cotton cloth, yarn, rice and other agricultural products
Iran : petroleum , carpets, fruits and nuts, iron and steel, chemicals
Turkey : apparel , foodstuffs, textiles, metal manufactures, transport equipment
=====
Imports - commodities:
Pakistan :Machinery, petroleum, petroleum products, chemicals, transportation equipment, edible oils, grains, pulses, flour
Iran : industrial raw materials and intermediate goods, capital goods, foodstuffs and other consumer goods, technical services, military supplies
Turkey : machinery, chemicals, semifinished goods, fuels, transport equipment
=======
