Pakistan minister calls for next-generation CAREC corridors in Central Asia
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal urged the transformation of CAREC routes into economic hubs during the 25th Ministerial Conference in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday.
Focus on business reliability and profit
The minister stated that Pakistan sees Corridors 5 and 6 as a way to link Central Asia with the Arabian Sea. He argued that the focus must shift from simple truck travel to reliable and profitable business use of these routes.
Infrastructure upgrades needed for transport chain
Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the requirement for upgraded roads, modern border facilities at Torkham and Chaman, and stronger rail freight capacity. He also emphasized efficient connections to dry ports and seaports as essential components of the project.
Hubs to create jobs and exports
The minister stressed establishing logistics and production hubs at strategic locations along the corridors. These facilities would include cold storage, packaging, warehousing, and light manufacturing to turn transit traffic into exports and value for communities.
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- Associated Press of Pakistan
- Business Recorder
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