A new Iran–Pakistan transit corridor has officially been launched, marking a major step forward in regional trade connectivity between South Asia and Central Asia.
The development became operational with the dispatch of the first export shipment from Pakistan to Uzbekistan via Iranian territory.According to the report, the inaugural consignment originated from Pakistan and successfully moved through Iran before reaching Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, effectively opening a new overland trade route linking the region.
The main transport route begins from Pakistan’s southern port of Gwadar, which is part of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). From there, goods are transported across Pakistan and enter Iran through border crossings, continuing onward through Iranian territory before reaching Central Asian markets such as Uzbekistan.
Officials confirmed that this shipment marks the formal activation of the Pak-Iran Transit Corridor, which is designed to facilitate faster and more efficient movement of goods between Pakistan and Central Asia. The cargo includes commercial exports that demonstrate the corridor’s readiness for regular trade operations.
The initiative is expected to strengthen economic cooperation between Pakistan and Iran while also expanding Pakistan’s access to landlocked Central Asian markets. By using Iranian territory as a transit route, exporters can avoid longer and more complex maritime routes, significantly reducing transportation time.
Reports highlighted that the corridor is part of broader efforts to improve regional connectivity, trade efficiency, and logistics infrastructure, especially for cargo moving from Pakistani ports such as Karachi and Gwadar.The launch of this route also reflects growing economic and diplomatic engagement in the region, as Pakistan continues to position itself as a key transit hub linking the Middle East, South Asia, and Central Asia.
The successful dispatch of the first shipment is being seen as a milestone in advancing regional trade integration, with expectations that the corridor will increase export capacity and strengthen supply chains between participating countries.