Pakistan has planned a freight train station on the railway to russia route is likely to boost trade between Pakistan and russia

Pakistan-Russia Railway Line: Pakistan has announced a plan to run goods train to Russia, due to which there is a possibility of speeding up between the two countries. This goods train service is expected to start by 15 March 2025, which will reach Russia from Pakistan via Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. This step will make Pakistan easier to export oil, gas, steel and other Industrial equivalence from Russia, while Pakistan’s clothes and agricultural products will reach the markets of other countries including Russia and other countries.

According to the report of the Eurasian Times, the project has been announced by Sufiyan Sarfaraz Dogar, CEO of Pakistan Railway Freight. He encouraged Pakistan’s trade community, especially the All-Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) to be ready for this service. This railroad is getting an opportunity for Pakistan to strengthen economic relations with Russia.

What are the benefits of Pakistan from this railroad?
Pakistan will be able to easily deliver its products to Russia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and other countries through this railroad. The movement of clothes, food products, agricultural products, electronics and other manufactured items will be sharp and economical through this corridor. It will start from the Kasim International Container Terminal of Karachi to Russia, in which goods trains with a capacity of 22 tons to 44 tonnes will run.

Role of Iran
Iran will also have an important role in this railroad, which will serve as a major medium between Pakistan and Russia. There is already a rail connectivity between Iran and Turkmenistan, which connects the city of Irani to the city of Turkmenistan to the city. Also, Iran and Pakistan are connected to Zahedan-Mirzaveh Railway, which will make commercial and passenger travel easier.

Softening in Russia-Pakistan relations and India’s concerns
Relationships between Russia and Pakistan are improving compared to before, which can be a matter of concern for India. Russia has been India’s long -term partner and major arms supplier. However, in recent years, especially in 2024 when Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishostine and Deputy Prime Minister Alexi overchuk visited Pakistan, the relationship between the two countries was further strengthened.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, trade between Russia and Pakistan has also increased. In 2024, trade between the two countries crossed US $ 1 billion.

Enemies of the past today’s partner
During the Cold War, Pakistan and Russia were enemies of the then USSR. Pakistan had tied up with the US and trained Afghan Mujahideen against the Soviet Union. But over time, the strategic interests of the two countries came close to each other due to live political changes. Now Russia cannot ignore Pakistan’s strategic position, especially due to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

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