--- title: "Pakistan minister proposes upgrading CAREC corridors to connect Central Asia with global markets" description: "Most outlets reported that Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal called for transforming CAREC transport routes into next-generation economic corridors, emphasizing integrated infrastructure and logistics. The Express Tribune and Profit specifically highlighted Corridors 5 and 6 as key routes to link Central Asia with the Arabian Sea, while others mentioned the corridors more generally. All excerpts noted Ahsan Iqbal’s remarks at the 25th CAREC Ministerial Conference, though the Associated Press of Pakistan provided more detail on his participation in the event." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11400-carec-corridors-to-connect-central-asia-with-global-markets site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan minister proposes upgrading CAREC corridors to connect Central Asia with global markets business · updated 30 Sep 2026, 5:33 AM PKT · 29–30 Sep 2026 · 9 articles from 6 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 6 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal called for transforming CAREC transport routes into next-generation economic corridors, emphasizing integrated infrastructure and logistics. The Express Tribune and Profit specifically highlighted Corridors 5 and 6 as key routes to link Central Asia with the Arabian Sea, while others mentioned the corridors more generally. All excerpts noted Ahsan Iqbal’s remarks at the 25th CAREC Ministerial Conference, though the Associated Press of Pakistan provided more detail on his participation in the event. ## Same story from 6 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Business Recorder** — [Ahsan for transforming CAREC routes into next-generation economic corridors](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441843/ahsan-for-transforming-carec-routes-into-next-generation-economic-corridors) · 30 Sep 2026, 5:33 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called for transforming Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) transport routes into next-generation economic corridors by integrating infrastructure, logistics, digital connectivity, energy cooperation and climate resilience. According to a handout issued by the Planning Ministry, the mini... - **The Nation** — [CAREC Corridors to connect Central Asia with global markets, says planning minister](https://www.nation.com.pk/30-Sep-2026/carec-corridors-connect-central-asia-global-markets-says-planning-minister) · 30 Sep 2026, 5:19 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called for transforming CAREC transport routes into next-generation economic corridors by integrating infrastructure, logistics, digital connectivity, energy cooperation and climate resilience. - **Pakistan Today** — [Ahsan calls for turning CAREC routes into next-generation economic corridors](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/29/ahsan-calls-for-turning-carec-routes-into-next-generation-economic-corridors) · 29 Sep 2026, 11:32 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal calls for transforming CAREC transport routes into next-generation economic corridors, with Corridors 5 and 6 linking Central Asia to the Arabian Sea. He stresses integrated infrastructure, logistics, digital connectivity, energy cooperation and climate resilience. - **Profit** — [Pakistan calls for turning CAREC routes into next-generation economic corridors](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/29/pakistan-calls-for-turning-carec-routes-into-next-generation-economic-corridors) · 29 Sep 2026, 11:19 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says Corridors 5 and 6 can link Central Asia with Arabian Sea through integrated transport, logistics, digital and energy networks - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal participating in a session of the 25th Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Ministerial Conference](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/federal-minister-for-planning-development-and-special-initiatives-ahsan-iqbal-participating-in-a-session-of-the-25th-central-asia-regional-economic-cooperation-carec-ministerial-conference/) · 29 Sep 2026, 9:27 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan proposes next-generation economic corridors](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632135/pakistan-proposes-next-generation-economic-corridors) · 29 Sep 2026, 9:14 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Sees CAREC Corridors 5 and 6 as opportunity to connect Central Asia with Arabian Sea ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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