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Pakistan Proposes Digital Corridor to Boost Central Asia Connectivity

11/21/2025

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Pakistan proposes forming a working group to accelerate the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Digital Corridor and boost connectivity.
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced the plan at the 24th CAREC Ministerial Conference in Bishkek on November 20, 2025.
Khan emphasized secure digital pathways and reforms in border management.
Pakistan seeks concessional climate financing and will work with the Asian Development Bank and member states.

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Pakistan proposes forming a working group to accelerate the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Digital Corridor and boost connectivity.
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced the plan at the 24th CAREC Ministerial Conference in Bishkek on November 20, 2025.
Khan emphasized secure digital pathways and reforms in border management.
Pakistan seeks concessional climate financing and will work with the Asian Development Bank and member states.