OPINION: Reconnecting Eurasia — how Pakistan is building a new vision for trade and regional connectivity

Although Pakistan became an independent state in 1947, the land it occupies has long been a crossroads of civilisations. From Mehrgarh to the Indus Valley Civilisation, this region has linked and integrated South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East through trade, culture, and ideas. That historical role is again shaping Pakistan’s economic thinking as it seeks deeper ties with Afghanistan, Cen