University of Lahore, a prestigious institution committed to academic excellence and fostering international collaboration in education, with the collaboration of Embassy of Pakistan Ashgabat is offering scholarships to deserving students in various disciplines. The disciplines include Medicine & Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Allied Health Sciences, Engineering, Arts, Science and Social Sciences. University […]
Turkmenistan to access Gwadar port under CPEC
Turkmenistan is poised to become the first Central Asian nation to access Gwadar port as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). An agreement between Pakistan and Turkmenistan is expected to be signed soon. The Pakistani government has established a committee to review the draft agreement between Gwadar Port and Turkmenbashi Port. This development is […]
Pakistan Embassy hosts reception to bring together Turkmen business and industry leaders with infrastructure and logistics giants of Pakistan
nCa Report A joint delegation of FWO and NLC, the infrastructure and logistics giants from Pakistan just visited Turkmenistan. The embassy of Pakistan hosted a reception on Saturday, 24 August 2024, to introduce them to the business and industry leaders of Turkmenistan. The well-attended reception was a networking event, potentially the starting point of multifaceted […]
Talks held with the head of the National Logistics Corporation of Pakistan
On 23 August 2024, a meeting was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and Farrukh Shahzad Rao, Director General of the National Logistics Corporation of Pakistan. During the meeting, the parties noted that the time-tested Turkmen-Pakistani relations have great potential for […]
Potential for cooperation with Pakistan’s largest company FWO discussed in Ashgabat
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met on Thursday, August 22, with the President and Chief Engineer of Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization (FWO) Kashif Nazir. “The parties considered the possibility of establishing partnerships in the area of urban development, improving road and transport infrastructure, and constructing irrigation systems,” the press service of the Ministry of Foreign […]
Embassy of Pakistan hosts reception for Turkmen business delegation traveling to Pakistan
Ambassador KK Ahsan Wagan of Pakistan hosted a reception on 4 August 2024 for the Turkmen business delegation traveling to Pakistan. The delegation will participate in the FoodAG 2024. FoodAG 2024 is the Second International Food & Agriculture Exhibition 2024 being organized by TDAP at EXPO Center Karachi (09-11 August 2024). With its theme of […]
Outcomes of the visit of the Turkmen delegation to Pakistan – Turkmenistan outlines proposals for fostering relations with Pakistan
During the government meeting on Friday (26 July), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister R. Meredov reported on the results of his working visit to Pakistan. It was reported that the delegation of Turkmenistan was received by President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari. During the meeting, issues of developing interstate cooperation in the political, diplomatic, […]
Pakistan and Turkmenistan for Expediting TAPI Pipeline Project: Resolved for Continuous Engagement
Federal Minister for Petroleum of Pakistan Dr Musadik Malik held a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Mr. Rashid Meredov who is on a two day visit to Pakistan accompanied by Turkmen delegation including Mr.Ata Haljanov, head of International economic cooperation division, Ministry of […]
Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov is on a visit to Pakistan. On 23 July 2024, he held a number of meetings, including with the President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister. Bilateral political consultations were also held on the same day. As is obvious from the press materials, […]
Alongside TAPI gas line route: Crucial regional rail project on the cards
Pakistan and Turkmenistan are likely to announce next week, the construction of a railway line along the route of the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline project to enhance regional connectivity and provide a reliable transportation link between the two countries, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. This announcement is part of the decisions to be taken at […]
Туркменистан, Казахстан и Афганистан активизируют транспортное сотрудничество
19 июля 2024 года в рамках проходящего в г. Актау (Казахстан) Первого торгово-логистического форума «Север-Юг» состоялась трёхсторонняя встреча руководителей транспортных ведомств Туркменистана, Казахстана и Афганистана, в ходе которой был обсужден широкий комплекс вопросов, связанных с дальнейшим наращиванием потенциала сотрудничества между тремя государствами в транспортной сфере. В частности, стороны обсудили условия транспортировки грузов по маршруту Казахстан […]
Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan enhance transport cooperation
On July 19, 2024, as part of the First «North-South» Trade and Logistics Forum taking place in Aktau (Kazakhstan), a trilateral meeting of the heads of transport departments of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan was held, during which a wide range of issues related to further capacity building were discussed cooperation between the three states in […]
President of Turkmenistan has been invited to pay an official visit to Pakistan
On Tuesday, 25 June 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Federal Minister for Industries and Production of Pakistan Rana Tanveer Hussain. The Minister conveyed greetings from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to the Head of state, confirming Pakistan’s commitment to friendly relations with Turkmenistan. In turn, President Serdar […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with the Federal Minister of Industries and Production of Pakistan
The National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Tuesday. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in trade and economic areas. Berdimuhamedov highlighted Pakistan’s importance as a key South Asian partner. He emphasized the strong mutual understanding and trust that forms the foundation for […]
New Trade Route Opens: Kazakhstan to UAE via Afghanistan and Pakistan
A landmark pilot project has successfully completed a new multimodal transportation route from Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). KTZ Express JSC, QazTrade JSC, and their Pakistani partner, National Logistics Corporation (NLC), collaborated to deliver cargo from Kazakhstan to Jebel Ali port in the UAE via Afghanistan and Pakistan. This route offers a fresh […]
Turkmenistan Claims Silver at Central Asian Volleyball Championship
The Turkmen volleyball team secured a strong second-place finish at the 2nd Engro Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA), held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from 11 to 17 May 2024. Pakistan emerged victorious, claiming the gold medal after defeating Turkmenistan in the final match. In the battle for bronze, Kyrgyzstan dominated Sri Lanka 3-1 (25-20, 25-17, 20-25, […]
Kazakhstan and Pakistan Pilot New Multimodal Export Route
A pilot project is underway to create a new multimodal export route stretching from Kazakhstan to Pakistan. The route will traverse Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, with a final leg by sea to Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. This was announced by Bauyrzhan Urynbasarov, Managing Director of Kazakhstan Railways JSC NC KTZ, during a […]
Ambassador of Pakistan hosts reception for volleyball team of Turkmenistan traveling to Islamabad
Ambassador Ahsan Wagan hosted on 24 April 2024 a reception for the National Volleyball Team of Turkmenistan. The team is traveling to Islamabad for participation in the zone 5 Asian Volleyball Tournament that will take place 9-17 May 2024. The ambassador, in his speech, welcomed the National Volleyball Team of Turkmenistan and wished them great […]
Customs representatives of Central Asia, Southern Caucasus, Pakistan and the WCO Europe region discuss cooperation mechanisms and information exchange
On 9 and 10 April 2024, representatives from countries participating in the Inter-Regional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units (IREN) held their sixth meeting to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from data sharing in relation to high-risk cargo. Representatives from Bulgaria, Poland, Türkiye and Italy also participated in the meeting which took […]
Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkmenistan presented copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister
On April 18, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Turkmenistan Ahsan Wagan, who presented copies of his credentials. The Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment to a responsible post and expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side […]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan paid a courtesy call on PM Shehbaz Sharif
On Wednesday, 17 April 2024, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atadjan Movlamov paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Prime Minister Sharif underscored the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, energy, and regional connectivity. “There is a need to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in the domains of trade, energy […]
Kazakhstan decides to establish railway connection with Pakistan through Trans-Afghan rail link
Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to expand the Trans-Afghan rail link to enhance rail connectivity to boost transit, bilateral, and regional trade, report several media outlets including the Business Recorder. A meeting took place on 9 April 2024 in Islamabad between the Federal Secretary Railways and Chairman Pakistan Railways Board Syed Mazhar Ali Shah and […]
Pakistan Breaks Ground on Central Asian Trade with First Direct Shipment to Tajikistan
Recently, the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) of Pakistan carried out the first direct delivery of cargo to Tajikistan. A batch of Pakistani potatoes travelled 1,400 km in just 7 days, reaching Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s capital, via a China-routed path bypassing Afghanistan. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, the first direct shipment of cargo […]
Turkmenistan-Pakistan Transit Trade agreement is at final stage, says Pakistan Minister for Commerce
On 3 April 2024, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, Atajan Movlamov met with the Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan Jam Kamal Khan. The meeting discussed ways for development of trade relations between the two countries. Minister Jam Kamal emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Turkmenistan, particularly in trade, for the mutual […]
Pakistan supports the early finalization of a Transit trade agreement with Turkmenistan
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari called for the early finalization of a Transit trade agreement with Turkmenistan to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. He shared this point of view during a meeting with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov, the Press Information Department reports. According to Zardari, such an agreement, […]
Pakistan is committed to TAPI project, says Federal Minister for Petroleum
In a meeting on Tuesday, 26 March, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik reaffirmed their commitment to completing the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. The ambassador conveyed his felicitations to the minister on assumption of office. In turn, Minister Dr Musadik Malik expressed gratitude for the ambassador’s support […]
Ambassador Wagan hosts reception to mark National Day of Pakistan
nCa Report Ambassador K.K. Ahsan Wagan and spouse hosted a reception on 23 March 2024 to mark the National Day of Pakistan. The event took place at Pakistan House, the residence of the ambassador. The guests included the members of the Pakistan community, prominent businessmen of Turkmenistan and other notables. The ambassador delivered a short […]
Pakistan unveils concept of the Second CPEC Cultural Caravan for Central Asian States
Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture of Pakistan Jamal Shah, on Tuesday (23 Jan) met with Ambassadors of Central Asian States, Russia and China to discuss the initial plan of second ‘CPEC Cultural Caravan 2024’, APP reports. Addressing the diplomats, Jamal Shah told that Pakistan plans to organize a second China Pakistan Economic Corridor […]
Kazakhstan and Pakistan are discussing options for transport connectivity – one of the routes runs through Turkmenistan
Kazakhstan and Pakistan are considering various options for transport connectivity in order to create an effective transport and logistics system that could play a critical role in enhancing economic relations. Vice Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Talgat Lastaev met with First Deputy Minister of Communications, Railways and Maritime Affairs of Pakistan Syed Mazhar Ali Shah in Astana […]
Kazakhstan Seeks Access to Pakistani Seaports to Boost Trade
Kazakhstan is interested in gaining access to Pakistani seaports, such as Gwadar and Karachi, to promote exports to the markets of Pakistan and South Asia and to increase the attractiveness of the transit potential of the two countries in entering the markets of the Persian Gulf and East Africa. This was stated by the Minister […]
Pakistan extends special investment shield for TAPI project
Pakistan is working to extend its Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Act (FIPPA) to cover Turkmenistan’s investment in the project of transnational gas pipeline Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI), Pakistani news outlets report. This decision, announced by a senior energy ministry official on Tuesday, offers valuable guarantees to the Turkmen government, potentially enhancing the project’s bankability. Estimated at […]
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for acceleration of TAPI project
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called for the acceleration of work on the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, emphasizing its potential to provide Pakistan with affordable energy and foster industrial growth, according to the ICCI press release. ICCI Acting President Faad Waheed stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral trade and economic […]
Pakistan Embraces Russia’s Role in TAPI Pipeline and Seeks Increased Oil Imports
In a recent interview with TASS, Pakistan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, expressed the country’s support for Russia’s participation in the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline project. “Our country lacks energy resources. Pakistan would love to join the [projects of] Central Asia, Afghanistan and others. We are not against Russia’s participation in TAPI […]
IRU: Asia’s Quadrilateral Traffic in Transit Agreement now operational with TIR
Using TIR, the only global transit system, two National Logistics Cell (NLC) trucks departed from Lahore (Pakistan), crossing the world’s highest border crossings, Sust (Pakistan) and Khunjerab (China), before delivering goods to Almaty (Kazakhstan) via the Turgat border between China and Kyrgyzstan. This is the first TIR operation transiting China, making the Quadrilateral Agreement on […]
Tatarstan hosted Moscow format of consultations on Afghanistan – Kazan Declaration adopted
nCa Report On 29 September 2023, the 5th meeting of the Moscow format of Consultations on Afghanistan was held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan (Russian Federation). The meeting was attended by special representatives on Afghanistan, and senior officials from Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, China, UAE, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, […]
Uzbekistan Ministry of Defense: Conference of General staff chiefs of the Central and South Asian countries was held in Tashkent
On 27 September 2023, a regular conference of the chiefs of General staffs of the Central and South Asian countries, was held at the Palace of international forum “Uzbekistan” in Tashkent. At the event chiefs of General staff of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, as well as the commander of […]
Embassy of Pakistan in Ashgabat hosts reception to mark Defence of Pakistan Day
The embassy of Pakistan in Ashgabat hosted on Wednesday, 6 September 2023, a reception to mark the Defence Day of Pakistan, a day dedicated to peace and friendship. The participants included the defence attachés from the diplomatic missions based in Ashgabat together with their spouses, and the representatives of the armed forces and law enforcement […]
New TIR trade route opens connecting China to Pakistan and Afghanistan
IRU member CEVA Logistics and Pakistani transport company NLC completed the first operation along this new TIR route, linking Kashgar, China, to Pakistan by door-to-door road transport for the first time. NLC also extended this route to Kabul, Afghanistan. Using the global transit system TIR, three National Logistics Cell (NLC) trucks departed from China’s inland […]
Pakistan and Turkmenistan agree to forge connectivity and trade cooperation
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov had a meeting with Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production of Pakistan Dr. Gohar Ejaz in Islamabad on 7 Sep. According to the message of the Ministry of Commerce in social nets, trade routes and rail links, gas pipelines and transit trade took center stage in discussions. […]
Pakistan appreciates foreign policy of Turkmenistan
On 31 August 2023, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov met with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Jalil Abbas Jilani, MFA Turkmenistan said in a press release. At the beginning of the meeting, the ambassador congratulated the counterpart on taking office. During the talks, the parties discussed the state of […]
Uzbekistan explores road transit through Afghanistan as a gateway to South Asia
Uzbekistan is actively working on issues of establishing transport connectivity with South Asia in order to overcome landlockedness and access to open oceans. In particular, Tashkent is exploring the possibilities of using the transit potential of Afghanistan to access Pakistan and the ports of the Indian Ocean. This is evident from the trip undertaken on […]
TAPI Gas Pipeline Project is on Track as Pakistan, Turkmenistan Agree to Speed Up Construction
Pakistan and Turkmenistan on Thursday decided to speed up the realization of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, say Pakistani news outlets with reference to the Pakistani energy ministry. Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Islamabad Atadjan Movlamov met with interim Federal Minister for Energy of Pakistan Muhammad Ali on Thursday, 24 Aug. The sides discussed issues […]
CAREC Think Tanks Explore Role of Digital Adoption in Driving Sustainable Economic Development in Central Asia
The Seventh CAREC Think Tank Development Forum was held in Urumqi, China on 16-17 August 2023. The two-day forum under the theme of “Embracing Digital Technology for Sustainable Economic Development” was organized by the CAREC Institute in partnership with China-Eurasia Expo Secretariat and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Finance Department, and with financial support from the […]
Cargo trucks leave Kazakhstan for Pakistan in test haul through Afghanistan – CAPS in motion
Kazakhstan sent on 31 July 2023 a test batch of cargo on trucks – the caravan will travel to Pakistan through Afghanistan. The announcement was made by Kairat Torebayev, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration, at a July 31 press briefing, report Kazinform and The Astana Times. In stories by Saniya Sakenova for The Astana […]
Президент Туркменистана направил соболезнования руководству Пакистана
Президент Туркменистана Сердар Бердымухамедов направил глубокие соболезнования Президенту Исламской Республики Пакистан Арифу Алви и Премьер-министру Исламской Республики Пакистан Миану Мухаммад Шахбаз Шарифу в связи с произошедшим в городе Кар этрапа Баджаур взрывом, повлекшим за собой многочисленные человеческие жертвы и увечья. «Решительно выступая против любых проявлений терроризма и экстремизма, Туркменистан полностью поддерживает усилия мирового сообщества в […]
USD 10 billion joint Saudi-Pakistan mega refinery at Gawadar will process 300000 barrels per day – it will open new opportunities for Central Asia
The Greenfield Refinery project, worth USD 10 billion, is about to take-off. It is a joint Saudi-Pakistan project at the Gawadar deep sea port. The partners are the Saudi Aramco, and the Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL). The […]
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan are on final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan Corridor
The railway agencies of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are holding the final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan railway line, the Information and Analytical Media Center of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari JSC (Uzbek Railways) reports. The Trans-Afghan Railway line is a large-scale project that will open up new prospects for transport cooperation and development in the […]
Central Asia and Pakistan strive to improve transport and logistics links
Elvira Kadyrova This week, the authorities of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discussed with Pakistan issues of transport connectivity within the framework of joint corridors that aim to connect South Asia with Central Asia, with access beyond the region. On Wednesday, 12 July, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif paid special […]
SCO Summit adopted New Delhi Declaration – Key Points
SCO confirms commitment to formation of a more representative, democratic, just and multipolar world with a central coordinating role of the UN. The Member States reaffirm that the SCO is not directed against other states and international organizations and is open to broad cooperation with them. SCO pursues a policy that excludes bloc, ideological and […]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposed to adopt the SCO Code of Good Neighborliness, Trust and Cross-Border Partnership
In his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev assessed the cardinal changes taking place in the system of international relations – the intensification of geopolitical tensions and escalation of conflicts, the emergence of new risks and threats to global stability and sustainable development, the growing challenges in […]