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Revolutionizing Fruit Exports: The Strategic Case for a Pakistan-Iran-Russia-Türkiye Cold Chain Corridor
May 20, 2025 • 5 min read

Revolutionizing Fruit Exports: The Strategic Case for a Pakistan-Iran-Russia-Türkiye Cold Chain Corridor

"This article has been written by the Honorable Sir Akbar Khodaei, who has served for an extensive period as the Directo...

Top Reasons to Choose Road Transport Over Other Modes of Transport
May 18, 2025 • 5 min read

Top Reasons to Choose Road Transport Over Other Modes of Transport

When it comes to logistics and everyday commuting, road transport continues to be the preferred choice for millions acro...

Punjab Government Launches Revolutionary Electric Bus Project for a Greener Future
May 18, 2025 • 5 min read

Punjab Government Launches Revolutionary Electric Bus Project for a Greener Future

The Punjab Government has taken a groundbreaking step towards eco-friendly urban mobility by launching a state-of-the-ar...

Driving Progress: How IRTCoP is Transforming Road Transport Along Pakistan’s N-5 Highway
May 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Driving Progress: How IRTCoP is Transforming Road Transport Along Pakistan’s N-5 Highway

The National Highway 5 (N-5) — known in Urdu as قومی شاہراہ ۵ — is the backbone of Pakistan’s road transport system. Spa...

Global Driver Shortage in 2025: How Road Transport is Responding
May 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Global Driver Shortage in 2025: How Road Transport is Responding

The global road transport industry is facing an unprecedented challenge in 2025—a severe shortage of drivers. As economi...

The World’s Longest Highway: The Pan-American Highway
May 16, 2025 • 5 min read

The World’s Longest Highway: The Pan-American Highway

The Pan-American Highway stands as one of humanity’s greatest infrastructure accomplishments—stretching across two conti...

Punjab Government Proposes Bullet Train Between Lahore and Rawalpindi
May 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Punjab Government Proposes Bullet Train Between Lahore and Rawalpindi

In a bold move to modernize Pakistan’s transportation infrastructure, the Punjab government has initiated preliminary st...

China and the United States Agree to Lower Tariffs for 90 Days in Breakthrough Trade De-escalation
May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

China and the United States Agree to Lower Tariffs for 90 Days in Breakthrough Trade De-escalation

In a notable diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and China have reached a temporary agreement to lower tariffs fo...

Pakistan Proposes Zero-Tariff Trade Deal to the United States Amid Global Economic Shifts
May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Proposes Zero-Tariff Trade Deal to the United States Amid Global Economic Shifts

In a significant development with potential global implications, Pakistan has formally offered a zero-tariff bilateral t...

How Afghanistan’s Stability Is Reopening Pakistan’s Forgotten Trade Routes
May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

How Afghanistan’s Stability Is Reopening Pakistan’s Forgotten Trade Routes

After decades of conflict and political uncertainty, 2025 marks a critical turning point for regional trade. With Afghan...

Air Punjab: Pakistan's New Airline Set to Transform Regional Air Travel
May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Air Punjab: Pakistan's New Airline Set to Transform Regional Air Travel

In a significant development for Pakistan’s aviation industry, the Government of Punjab has officially approved the laun...

Gulberg Tram Network Project: A Bold Step Toward Modern Urban Mobility in Lahore
May 12, 2025 • 5 min read

Gulberg Tram Network Project: A Bold Step Toward Modern Urban Mobility in Lahore

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has put forward an ambitious and transformative urban transportation initiative:...

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