“Russia and Pakistan are working to launch their first freight rail services connecting Moscow with Karachi and Faisalabad, with Belarus also being considered a potential participant, Russia’s ambassador to Pakistan, Albert Khorev, said.”
“The project has faced repeated delays during 2025 and the early months of 2026 due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, the ambassador said.”
“The planned rail links would provide a land-based freight connection between Russia and Pakistan, potentially strengthening trade and transport connectivity between the two countries.”
“Days ago, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk announced that negotiations are underway between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Pakistan regarding the establishment of a free trade zone.”