Le gouvernement du Pakistan aurait décidé de mettre fin à 23 des 48 TBI du pays, dont la durée initiale a été atteinte. Par ailleurs, le pays ne ratifiera pas 16 TBI déjà signés mais pas encore entrés en vigueur.
Terminating 23 BITs is an important step for Pakistan, but if relationships with the WTO, the IMF and the World Bank remain, economic efficiency will continue to be prioritised over social justice and the rights of citizens.
The British Virgin Islands high court rejected the TCC plea for attachment of the Pakistan International Airlines assets but also imposed a $5 million cost as well as $50,000 penalty on the company.
The British Virgin Islands High Court ruled in favour of Pakistan in a case initiated by TCC for attachment of assets belonging to the Pakistan International Airlines, as part of its efforts for the enforcement of the Reko Diq award.