EghtesadOnline: The government is exploring new ways to bypass US sanctions and find banking channels to Europe, China, and Russia for oil exports and financial transactions, says Asadollah Qarekhani, spokesman of the Majlis Energy Commission.

EghtesadOnline: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan Secretary Inamullah Dharejo said bilateral trade with Iran is unlikely to see a surge as no Pakistani bank is ready to open its branch in the country due to international sanctions on Tehran.