Silk Route Reconnect – Pakistan and Uzbekistan Bringing Two Regions Together

Pak-Uzbek cooperation is setting new directions that hold the promise of ‘Silk Route Reconnect’. Regional connectivity has long been compromised due to instability and war in Afghanistan. With peace returning, bilateral transit trade offers endless opportunities for regional re-connect.
Is the United States Pivoting to Eurasia?
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US Deputy Secretary of State visit to South Asia, particularly regarding Afghanistan, marks a shift towards civilian diplomatic engagement.
Pakistan & Uzbekistan agree to promote bilateral trade
Upcoming Trade Agreements Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to promote bilateral trade and sign bilateral agreements soon. The agreement to this effect came during the video link conversation between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Khafizovich today (Wednesday). He also briefed his Uzbek counterpart on ongoing human rights violations by India […]