Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan says Pakistan aims to emerge as a key transit hub, bridging the economies of South Asia and Central Asia.

Addressing the closing session of the Kazan Forum in Russia, he said Gawadar Port has already started shipment and cargo services while Pakistan intends to facilitate Central Asia’s access to warm waters.

The Minister said the Mazar-i-Sharif to Kohat Railway Project is expected to cost approximately six hundred and thirty-three million dollar.