Pakistan has received its first shipment from Central Asia through a new trade route via China, marking a major shift as goods arrive while bypassing Afghanistan.
The shipment from Kyrgyzstan reached Sost dry port in Gilgit Baltistan, highlighting the operational launch of an alternative corridor that avoids traditional Afghan transit routes.
The development comes amid strained relations and ongoing disruptions along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan, which have affected trade flows in recent months.
Under the new route, goods move through China via the Khunjerab Pass, giving Central Asian countries direct access to Karachi port for the first time without relying on Afghanistan.
Officials said the corridor will connect Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan with Pakistan’s ports, offering a more stable and secure trade pathway. The shipment was handled under a transit agreement by a partner company of the National Logistics Cell, which described the route as a fast and reliable option for regional trade.
Pakistan is aiming to position itself as a key transit hub for landlocked Central Asian economies by leveraging its geographic location and expanding trade connectivity.
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