<h1>India Opens Sectors to Pakistani Investments; Defense, Space, Atomic Energy Excluded; Visa Rules Eased for Economic Growth.</h1> The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion in India allowed investments from Pakistan in sectors excluding defense, space, and atomic energy. The Reserve Bank of India amended regulations to facilitate this, requiring government approval for Indian investments in Pakistan. Business delegations have been exchanged, and the visa regime has been liberalized to enhance economic engagement. A Joint Business Council was established for ongoing dialogue. Bilateral trade talks resumed, leading to significant progress, including Pakistan's shift to a Negative List regime, increasing tradable items with India. Both countries agreed on a roadmap for Preferential Trading Arrangements under SAFTA.