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Express Tribune
10-08-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Kazakhstan offers to fully fund new trade corridors
Listen to article Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, has offered full investment for constructing new trade corridors through China to Central Asian states. The initiative seeks to replace difficult existing land routes with improved connectivity, boosting bilateral and regional trade, according to an official statement issued Saturday. In a meeting with Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, Kistafin confirmed that the president of Kazakhstan's will make a two-day official visit to Pakistan in the first week of November. The visit is expected to produce major breakthroughs in bilateral ties. Ahead of the visit, Joint Working Groups between Pakistan and Kazakhstan will be established in the fields of commerce and transport. Kistafin expressed Kazakhstan's strong interest in expanding bilateral trade with Pakistan and discussed the existing corridor from Kashgar to Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. He also proposed upgrades to the Karachi-Chaman-Kandahar trade route, which is currently in use. Aleem Khan assured the Kazakh Ambassador to Pakistan of full cooperation, reiterating Pakistan's commitment to building trade corridors to Central Asia via China, Afghanistan, and Iran. He cited recent international conferences in Belarus and Iran, noting the role of regional states in promoting cross-border trade through land routes. The minister said Pakistan aims to develop an inter-country road network similar to the Karakoram Highway. Pending matters with the National Logistics Cell (NLC) regarding trade agreements were also reviewed during the meeting. Federal Secretary for Communications Ali Sher Mehsud attended the meeting.
Business Recorder
06-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Rail & road access to Central Asia, Europe & Russia to be game changer: Aleem
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has observed that access to Central Asian countries, Europe and Russia through rail and road connectivity will be a game changer. He emphasised that improving communication infrastructure is a key priority to achieve economic growth and meaningful discussions are under way with various countries in this regard. He expressed these views during a meeting with Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin who called on him in Islamabad. The meeting included an in-depth discussion on matters of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation and the outcomes of the recent ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) summit. Abdul Aleem Khan highlighted that strengthened partnerships between major South Asian countries will yield positive results. He reiterated Pakistan's commitment to playing a proactive role on all international platforms and expressed optimism about a brighter economic and financial outlook for the country in the coming days. Kazakh Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin conveyed his goodwill gesture and congratulated Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and the entire Pakistani nation on their success in the recent war with India. He acknowledged Pakistan's distinguished status in the Islamic World and expressed his nation's continued prayers and support. He also extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings and reaffirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to offering all possible support to Pakistan. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
05-02-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Envoy visits local hospital on World Cancer Day
ISLAMABAD: Maroof International Hospital (MIH) marked World Cancer Day with a significant awareness session, emphasising early detection, prevention and international cooperation in healthcare. Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, attended as the Chief Guest, underscoring the shared commitment of both nations to advancing healthcare solutions. CEO of MIH Haroon Naseer emphasised the importance of cross-border collaboration between Pakistan and Kazakhstan in healthcare. He outlined key areas for cooperation, including, medical education partnerships between universities in both countries, establishing nursing schools to enhance professional training, joint cancer research initiatives to develop better treatment strategies, women empowerment programmes focusing on health education and awareness and medical tourism facilitating patient care across borders. The Ambassador later on reaffirmed Kazakhstan's interest in strengthening ties with Pakistan in healthcare, medical research and pharmaceutical development. He noted that Pakistani herbal medicines are highly popular in Kazakhstan and proposed further collaboration in this sector. Additionally, he highlighted the potential for joint investment in hospital infrastructure, digital health technologies, and exchange programs for doctors and medical students. The ambassador also shared positive feedback from a friend who received treatment at MIH.
