A railway linking Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan would be one of the most important trade projects in the region, and Pakistan has been one of its strongest supporters.
The idea
The plan, often called the UAP railway or the trans Afghan railway, would connect Termez in...
A railway linking Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan would be one of the most important trade projects in the region, and Pakistan has been one of its strongest supporters.
The idea
The plan, often called the...
Thousands of Pakistanis study in China every year, and many do it on full scholarships.
The main options
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC). The most widely known option. It usually covers tuition, accommodation and a monthly...
A railway linking Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan would be one of the most important trade projects in the region, and Pakistan has been one of its strongest supporters.
The idea
The plan, often called the UAP railway...
A railway linking Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan would be one of the most important trade projects in the region, and Pakistan has been one of its strongest supporters.
The idea
The plan, often called the...
Thousands of Pakistanis study in China every year, and many do it on full scholarships.
The main options
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC). The most widely known option. It usually covers tuition, accommodation and a monthly...
A railway linking Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan would be one of the most important trade projects in the region, and Pakistan has been one of its strongest supporters.
The idea
The plan, often called the UAP railway or the trans Afghan railway, would connect Termez in Uzbekistan through Afghanistan to Pakistan, reaching Peshawar and linking to Pakistan’s network and ports. It has been discussed for many years.
Why Pakistan wants it
Access to Central Asia. Landlocked states would reach the Arabian Sea through Pakistani ports.
Trade and revenue. Transit cargo would use Pakistan’s rail and roads.
Regional stability. Shared economic interests encourage cooperation.
A natural fit with CPEC. Pakistan’s rail and road links already connect north...
A railway linking Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan would be one of the most important trade projects in the region, and Pakistan has been one of its strongest supporters.
The idea
The plan, often called the...
The Belt and Road Initiative is a plan to connect Asia, Africa and Europe through trade, roads, rail and ports. For Pakistan, it is an opportunity that arrived at the right time.
China announced...
