Pakistan proposes next-generation economic corridors
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called for transforming Carec transport routes into next-generation economic corridors by integrating infrastructure, logistics, digital connectivity, energy cooperation and climate resilience. Participating in a session of the 25th Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (Carec) Ministerial Conference in Ulaanbaatar, the minister said Pakistan viewed Carec Corridors 5 and 6 as an opportunity to connect Central Asia with the Arabian Sea and generate economic activity along the routes.