Pakistan is emerging as a key regional trade hub through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said Iftikhar Malik. The corridor connects South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, giving Pakistan access to nearly three billion consumers and boosting cross-border trade.
CPEC has modernized Pakistan’s logistics, with roads, energy networks, and Gwadar Port enhancing trade and investment opportunities. This infrastructure has improved the country’s ability to handle large-scale commercial flows efficiently.
Malik stressed that Pakistan’s continued rise as a regional hub depends on reforms, political stability, and policies that encourage long-term investment. Smooth customs processes and uninterrupted energy supply are vital to competitiveness.
The second phase of CPEC focuses on industrial cooperation, special economic zones, agriculture, and technology transfer. These projects aim to sustain economic growth and strengthen Pakistan’s position as a central trade gateway in Asia.
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