{"id":464809,"date":"2025-03-03T04:27:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T23:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=464809"},"modified":"2025-03-03T04:27:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T23:27:49","slug":"pak-trade-with-central-asia-gains-importance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pak-trade-with-central-asia-gains-importance\/","title":{"rendered":"Pak trade with Central Asia gains importance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> LAHORE<br \/>\nSAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry former President Iftikhar Ali Malik said on Sunday that Pakistan\u2019s trade relations with Central Asian states had become increasingly importantdue to shifting geopolitical dynamics and economic challenges in the current global scenario.<br \/>\nIn a press statement, he said Central Asia, rich in natural resources and strategically located, offers immense opportunities for Pakistan to enhance its economic footprint.<br \/>\nThe recent visits of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the region underscore Pakistan\u2019s commitment to strengthening ties and unlocking mutual economic benefits.<br \/>\nHe said Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, were key players in energy, agriculture, and mineral sectors, adding that Pakistan, with its growing population and strategic location as a gateway to South Asia, could serve as a vital trade and transit hub for these landlocked nations.<br \/>\nEnhanced connectivity through initiatives like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Trans-Afghan Railway project could facilitate trade and energy exports, benefiting both regions, he added.In the current global context, where economic diversification and regional integration are crucial, Pakistan\u2019s proactive approach towards Central Asia was a strategic move.<br \/>\nBy fostering stronger trade relations, Pakistan could mitigate economic challenges, reduce dependency on traditional markets, and create new avenues for growth, he said. The recent Pak diplomatic efforts were a step in the right direction, promising better economic prospects and a stronger partnership with Central Asia in the years to come, he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry former President Iftikhar Ali Malik said on Sunday that Pakistan\u2019s trade relations with Central Asian states had become increasingly importantdue to shifting geopolitical dynamics and economic challenges in the current global scenario. 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