Archive · 13 Jan 2026
India-Pakistan Trade Relations and Libya Crisis
A long time ago, on January 12, 1986, India and Pakistan were talking about trading more with each other.
Pakistan said they would treat Indian goods fairly, which made India's finance minister happy.
Meanwhile, Libya shot down a plane near their coast, and the US said they lost a jet.
Libya asked India for support because they were having problems with the US.
In India, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh said he wasn't going to be removed from his job, even though some people thought he might be.
Pakistan agrees to grant non-discriminatory terms to Indian goods as per GATT rules.
Libya downs an unidentified warplane near the Gulf of Sirte.
The US confirms the loss of an F-18 jet fighter over the Mediterranean.
Libya seeks India's support in its crisis with the US.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister V B Singh denies any move to remove him from office.
- Who
- India, Pakistan, Libya, US, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister V B Singh
- What
- India-Pakistan trade relations, Libya downs aircraft, Libya seeks India's support, UP CM's statement
- When
- January 12, 1986
- Where
- India, Pakistan, Libya, Mediterranean, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Pakistan's shift in attitude towards trade, Libya's defense against US, Libya's request for moral support, UP CM's clarification
- India-Pakistan Trade
- Pakistan agrees to grant non-discriminatory terms to Indian goods as per GATT rules.
- Libya Crisis
- Libya downs unidentified warplane near Gulf of Sirte.
- Libya's Request
- Libya seeks India's support in its crisis with the US.
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister
- V B Singh claims no move to remove him from office.
