PAKISTAN is located in a region where geography has always been a center of power, trade, and politics. Unfortunately, we have not fully utilized this geographical importance.

Now, with the establishment of the Gabd Border Terminal, a new hope has emerged that Pakistan can correct its trade direction and play an effective role in the regional economy. The activation of the Gabd Border Terminal is not merely the opening of a border point but the beginning of a new mindset.

In the past, Pakistan’s trade with Central Asia was mostly limited to routes through Afghanistan, where political tensions, security issues, and uncertainty were constant obstacles. Now, with an alternative route through Iran, Pakistan will not only gain trade freedom but also strengthen its position in the region. This new route........

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