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In an era when regional integration depends on effective connectivity, Pakistan’s strategic location provides an important gateway to the landlocked countries of Central Asia, making it a cost-effective and strategically valuable trading partner. It is positioned as a country.
Unlocking the trade potential between these regions requires addressing policy, technological and regional challenges through cooperation and forward-thinking strategies.
This theme was the focus of the launch event for Bridging Horizons: Unraveling the Enigma of Connectivity between Pakistan and Central Asia, co-authored by Dr. Faisal Javaid, Dr. Uzma Shirazi, and Dr. Arkadiusz Zukowski.
Published by IPS Press, the publishing arm of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, this book explores the historical, economic and policy-driven aspects of Pakistan-Central Asia relations and explores the need for stronger Provides practical insights into the challenges and opportunities for fostering relationships. tie.
At the inauguration ceremony held at the Federal Urdu University of Arts and Sciences (FUUAST) in Islamabad, Ambassador Riaz Hussain Bukhari, former Special Envoy to Uzbekistan, and Professor Ijaz Shafi Gilani, Chairman of Gallup Pakistan, delivered addresses as guests of honor. , Khalid Rahman, Chairman, IPS, Syed Abrar Hussain, Vice Chairman, IPS, Dr. Ifshamul Haq (Associate Professor, FUUAST, Islamabad) and Dr. Uzma Shirazi, Head of IR, FUUAST.
Highlighting the central theme of the book, Dr. Uzma Siraj emphasized that Pakistan’s strategic location connects landlocked Central Asian countries to global markets and that connectivity is the cornerstone of regional integration. He pointed out that the potential for trade between Pakistan and Central Asian countries is immense, but many challenges need to be overcome to achieve this. In this context, the book presents actionable strategies to enhance connectivity, including considering alternative routes, it added.
