The newly activated trade route allows Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan direct access to Pakistan's ports, significantly improving trade logistics and positioning Pakistan as a regional transit hub. This development is a strategic move to strengthen economic ties and reduce reliance on traditional transit routes through Afghanistan, which have been fraught with challenges.
INTERNATIONALPublished 24 Apr 2026 • Published 18h ago
Pakistan Trade Route Activation for Central Asia Bypasses Afghanistan
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Pakistan has officially launched a new trade route linking Central Asia to its southern ports via China, enhancing regional connectivity. Meanwhile, Afghan villagers in Kamdesh have received essential supplies after being isolated for nearly two months due to conflict with Pakistan.
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