Pak’s MFN status to deepen bilateral ties: Anand Sharma

Union commerce minister Anand Sharma has said that the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status, which is expected to be granted by Pakistan by this year-end, could deepen trade ties between the two nations. Sharma also added that they would ensure that 50% of the investment should be used for the purpose of rural infrastructure. Meanwhile, Sharma denied Gujarat chief minister's claim and clarified that the central government has not imposed any tax on cotton.