The most recent developments in Pakistan's international relations highlight a strategic pivot towards enhancing connectivity and economic partnerships with Central Asian countries, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. According to the Daily The Patriot, a high-level conference in Islamabad underscored the deepening ties between Kazakhstan and Pakistan, following the Kazakh President's visit on February 3-4, 2026. The event marked the signing of a Declaration on Strategic Partnership and over 70 agreements, including commercial contracts. Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin emphasized the establishment of cultural and educational centers in Pakistan and the successful Kazakhstan-Pakistan Business Forum as pivotal outcomes of the visit, which was praised for laying a strong foundation for a comprehensive strategic partnership.