Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan sign joint protocol to connect Uzbek rail network with Pakistan

July 18, 2023 Ministries, Official News

Islamabad, July 18, 2023 (PPI-OT): Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan have signed a joint protocol to connect the Uzbek rail network with Pakistan Railways. The route for this connection will pass through Termiz in Uzbekistan, Mazar-i-Sharif and Logar in Afghanistan, and culminate in Pakistan via the Kharlachi border crossing in Kurram.

The line will support both passenger and freight services, and would contribute in regional trade and economic growth. Representatives of the respective countries signed the protocol in Islamabad today in presence of Minister for Railways Saad Rafiq, and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.

For more information, contact:

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Government of Pakistan

4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-9103557

Email: info@moib.gov.pk

Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

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