ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to five central Asian countries (CACs) contracted 17 per cent during the first half of 2024-25.

The country’s exports to the region have yet to attain their full potential. Similarly, imports from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to Pakistan have increased significantly despite regular high-profile visits to balance the trade deficit.

In absolute terms, the value of Pakistan’s exports to the five central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — dipped by 17.02pc to $90.84 million in July-December 2024-25 from $109.479m during the same period last........

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