ISLAMABAD, July 18: Pakistan and Malaysia will finalize a list of items by the end of the current month for consideration under the Early Harvest Programme (EHP) — zero rate of duty. An official announcement issued on Monday said that a high-level official delegation of the two countries would exchange and discuss the wish lists in a meeting started on Monday in Kuala Lumpur for consideration under the EHP.

This would be the 2nd round of Pakistan-Malaysia free trade agreement (FTA). Talks will last for three days from July 18 to 20, 2005.

According to the announcement, the EHP under the FTA was likely to be finalized during this round. Prior to this, the ministry of commerce made thorough consultations with public sector as well as private sector stakeholders.