Recent meetings between officials from Tashkent, Kabul, and Islamabad have given fresh impetus to the Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (UAP) railway project, with Pakistan leading the way in coordinating final steps before construction. The railway will provide a direct connection from Central Asia to the Indian Ocean and South Asia while enhancing the three countries’ positions in both north-south and east-west trade. The lack of a standardized rail gauge for transnational connections, combined with ongoing security concerns, could further delay the project. Islamabad and Kabul, however, have made significant progress in reconciling their border security issues.
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Expedite Work on Joint Railway Project – Jamestown
