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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pakistan-Russia transport agreement: Strategic rail, road project aims to link South Asia with Eurasia, warm-water ports
AI image Pakistan and Russia have agreed to jointly develop an extensive rail and road network to link South Asia with Central Asia and Russia, aiming to give landlocked nations direct access to warm-water ports. The move is seen as a strategic step toward speeding up infrastructure projects across the region to enhance trade and promote economic integration. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Pakistan's federal minister for communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Russian deputy minister of transport Andrey Sergeyevich Nikitin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ministerial conference in Tianjin, China, reported PTI. The goal is to position Pakistan as a key transit hub by improving logistical routes and trade corridors extending toward Russia and Central Asia. Minister Khan shared that Pakistan is upgrading its transport infrastructure with measures such as digitisation, barrier-free motorways, mandatory e-tagging and extensive CCTV surveillance. These reforms aim to streamline cross-border trade and improve regional connectivity. Deputy minister Nikitin acknowledged the value of Pakistan-Russia collaboration in reshaping regional trade and confirmed Russia's commitment to joint transport and infrastructure initiatives with Islamabad. In a related regional development, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to expedite the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) rail project. Pakistan's deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan's acting FM Amir Khan Muttaqi discussed the project over a phone call, agreeing to work towards finalising a framework agreement. The railway project is seen as a crucial step toward connecting Pakistan with Central Asia through Afghanistan, enhancing regional interconnectivity and trade prospects. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
NDTV
04-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Pakistan, Russia To Expand Connectivity For Access To Warm Waters: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to collaborate on establishing a robust rail and road network to link the South Asian country with Central Asia and Russia, providing landlocked states direct access to warm waters, a media report said on Friday. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Russian Deputy Minister of Transport Andrey Sergeyevich Nikitin, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ministerial conference in Tianjin, China, agreed to accelerate infrastructure development across the region to facilitate trade and economic integration. The initiative aims to transform Pakistan into a strategic transit hub by enhancing trade corridors and logistical routes extending to Russia and Central Asia, Geo News reported. Highlighting Pakistan's ongoing modernisation efforts, Khan said the country was digitising its transport infrastructure, introducing barrier-free motorways, mandatory e-tagging, and comprehensive CCTV surveillance. He said the reforms were part of Pakistan's broader goal to optimise regional connectivity and cross-border trade. Deputy Minister Nikitin acknowledged the potential of Pakistan-Russia cooperation in transforming regional trade dynamics and reaffirmed Moscow's commitment to pursuing joint transport and infrastructure projects with Islamabad. Pakistan and Afghanistan last month agreed to advance the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) rail project, a key step toward regional connectivity. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a telephonic conversation, agreed to work closely for an early finalisation of the framework agreement. The railway project to link Pakistan with Central Asia through Afghanistan is vital in improving interconnectivity in the region.
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Business Standard
04-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Pak, Russia to expand road, rail connectivity for access to warm waters
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to collaborate on establishing a robust rail and road network to link the South Asian country with Central Asia and Russia, providing landlocked states direct access to warm waters, a media report said on Friday. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Russian Deputy Minister of Transport Andrey Sergeyevich Nikitin, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ministerial conference in Tianjin, China, agreed to accelerate infrastructure development across the region to facilitate trade and economic integration. The initiative aims to transform Pakistan into a strategic transit hub by enhancing trade corridors and logistical routes extending to Russia and Central Asia, Geo News reported. Highlighting Pakistan's ongoing modernisation efforts, Khan said the country was digitising its transport infrastructure, introducing barrier-free motorways, mandatory e-tagging, and comprehensive CCTV surveillance. He said the reforms were part of Pakistan's broader goal to optimise regional connectivity and cross-border trade. Deputy Minister Nikitin acknowledged the potential of Pakistan-Russia cooperation in transforming regional trade dynamics and reaffirmed Moscow's commitment to pursuing joint transport and infrastructure projects with Islamabad. Pakistan and Afghanistan last month agreed to advance the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) rail project, a key step toward regional connectivity. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a telephonic conversation, agreed to work closely for an early finalisation of the framework agreement. The railway project to link Pakistan with Central Asia through Afghanistan is vital in improving interconnectivity in the region. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Express Tribune
03-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pakistan, Russia to strengthen road & rail links
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to enhance road and rail connectivity between their countries through Central Asia, in a bid to boost regional trade and economic cooperation. The development came during a bilateral meeting between Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Russian Deputy Minister of Transport Andrey Sergeyevich Nikitin, held on the final day of the SCO Ministerial Conference in Tianjin, said a press release issued here on Thursday. The discussion emphasized accelerating the construction of Highways among regional countries to facilitate this connectivity.
