Karakoram gateway for trade with Western China

[Omar1984]

‘Karakoram gateway for trade with Western China’ ​

ISLAMABAD: The Karakorum highway would act as a gateway for all kinds of trade for Western China through the deep seas of Karachi and Gawadar, said Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Federal Minister for Commerce on his arrival at China to attend ‘Trade and Economic Cooperation and Foreign Economic Trade Fair’.

The Minister stated that Shengen region would act as a gateway for all kinds of Trade with Pakistan and also reiterated Pakistan’s offer for energy and trade corridor via Karakoram highway to the deep seas of Karachi and Gawadar.

The Minister also expressed that Pakistan is interested in a Transit Trade Treaty which would be in the interest of both the countries within the boarders of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan. He will also represent Pakistan in a high level forum of ‘Shanghai Economic and trade Cooperation Organization’.

The Federal Minister also held a meeting with the Governor of Shengen province, Nur Bekri. The Minister conveyed full support of the government of Pakistan and the people of Pakistan to the Chinese government for creating harmony and brotherhood in all aspects of life in the country. The Federal Minister condemned the 5th July incident in Urumqi in which many innocent lives were lost. staff report






The Karakoram Highway (KKH) (Urdu: شاہراہ قراقرم, Chinese: 中巴公&#36335 is the highest paved international road in the world. It connects China and Pakistan across the Karakoram mountain range, through the Khunjerab Pass, at an altitude of 4,693 m/15,397 ft as confirmed by both SRTM and multiple GPS readings. It connects China's Xinjiang region with Pakistan's Northern Areas and also serves as a popular tourist attraction. It is also referred to as National Highway 35 or N35. Due to its high elevation and the difficult conditions in which it was constructed, it is also referred to as the "Ninth Wonder of the World."

Karakoram Highway route map

The Karakoram Highway in the Xinjiang region of China.




Truck passing through the Astore District of Pakistan, with Nanga Parbat in the background

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[bones20]

well congratulations and good wishes!

But take it with a warning - "No one was ever benefited trading with China". You just cant sell things to them.

 

[grey boy 2]

well congratulations and good wishes!

But take it with a warning - "No one was ever benefited trading with China". You just cant sell things to them.

Don't ever complain about Indians bashing, when you enjoy sticking

your nose into something that had nothing to with you, especially

throwing cheap shot.

Now lay the hell off !!

 

[glomex]

Just for sake of healthy argument.....

I have read news that China has somehow list its interest in Gwadar Port as of now....

Reasons....

DAWN.COM | Business | The limping Gwadar port

Balochistan burning: Great Game over Gwadar Port

Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan

Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan




Are we overplaying Gwadars Importance....it seems...whole logistical chain has one week link...Gwadar port...

 

[bones20]

Don't ever complain about Indians bashing, when you enjoy sticking

your nose into something that had nothing to with you, especially

throwing cheap shot.

Now lay the hell off !!

Hey man, no need to take it negatively. It was compliment to China about their self sufficiency.

God the sensitivity!

 

[Omar1984]

Just for sake of healthy argument.....

I have read news that China has somehow list its interest in Gwadar Port as of now....

Reasons....

DAWN.COM | Business | The limping Gwadar port

Balochistan burning: Great Game over Gwadar Port

Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan

Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan




Are we overplaying Gwadars Importance....it seems...whole logistical chain has one week link...Gwadar port...

Pakistan and China spent a lot of time, money, and effort on Gawadar so neither Pakistan or China will forget about Gawadar. The entire city is undergoing construction, its not easy to transform a fishing town into a mega port city it will definately take some time.

As for the Baloch people, there's many internal and external forces causing that problem and Pakistan government is working with the Baloch people in correcting the problem.