Pakistan Launches New Iran, China Trade Corridors to Bypass Afghanistan
Pakistan’s new Iran and China trade corridors give Central Asian countries alternative access to Pakistani ports after Islamabad closed key Afghan crossings over security concerns
Assessment
Pakistan is redirecting regional trade routes away from Afghanistan, opening corridors through Iran and China to reach Central Asia. This move follows security-related closures at Afghan border crossings. The shift could reshape trade dynamics in the region, reducing Afghanistan's role as a transit hub and strengthening economic ties between Pakistan, Iran, and China.