Islamabad, Pakistan – Web Desk: Pakistan has dispatched its first export consignment from the Karachi Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) to Kyrgyzstan via a land corridor, marking a significant step in Islamabad’s efforts to expand trade ties with Central Asia.
The shipment, sent a day earlier, is part of a broader strategy to diversify export markets and enhance regional connectivity amid shifting trade dynamics and geopolitical uncertainty.
In a statement, EPZA said the consignment, valued at $62,461.60 and comprising 2,113 packages, highlights Pakistan’s commitment to tapping into emerging Central Asian markets. The exported goods include herbal oils, herbal tea, henna, creams, and soaps—reflecting the growing range of Pakistan’s value-added products.
While officials did not disclose the exact route, Pakistan has been exploring alternative corridors to bypass Afghanistan due to ongoing tensions affecting cross-border trade.
Earlier this month, Islamabad operationalised a new trade route linking Central Asia with its southern ports through Khunjerab Pass and Sost Dry Port, facilitating two-way cargo movement with regional partners.
Additionally, Pakistan has activated a transit trade corridor via Iran, including routes through Gwadar Port and the Gabd-Rimdan Border Crossing.
The initiative underscores Pakistan’s ambition to position itself as a key trade and transit hub for landlocked Central Asian states, integrating its economy more deeply into regional supply chains and boosting export-led growth.
