The Most Dangerous Weapon in South Asia: The Battle for Narrative Supremacy
In the tense geopolitical landscape of South Asia, military arsenals are often spotlighted — from advanced missiles to nuclear deterrents. However, the recent India-Pakistan confrontations have revealed a far more potent and less understood weapon: the power of narrative. This invisible force has the ability to influence populations, sway international opinion, and escalate or de-escalate […]
Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) vs. Normal Road Transport
In the vast world of logistics and cross-border commerce, road transport plays a pivotal role in moving goods efficiently. But not all road transport is the same. Two key types are Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) and normal (or domestic) road transport. Understanding the difference between them is essential for businesses engaged in international trade. What is TIR? Transports […]
Ease of Doing Business for Afghan Transit: FBR Allows Insurance Guarantee
The International Road Transport Chamber of Pakistan (IRTCoP) warmly welcomes the recent initiative by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through S.R.O. 933(I)/2025, dated 27th May, 2025. This significant step introduces the option of Insurance Guarantee—in addition to Bank Guarantee—for Afghan transit consignments passing through Karachi Ports. Until recently, the Afghan Transit Trade faced operational […]
Reviving the Ancient Silk Road: China’s Vision for a New High-Speed Trade Corridor
A Game-Changing Silk Road Rail Link Connecting East and West In an ambitious move to redefine 21st-century logistics, China has proposed a transformative high-speed railway corridor connecting Urumqi in its Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to Tehran, Iran—reinvigorating the ancient Silk Road with cutting-edge infrastructure. This proposed route, crossing the heart of Central Asia, is set […]
Liberian Cargo Ship Carrying Hazardous Materials Sinks Off Kerala Coast, Sparking Global Environmental Concerns
Kochi, India – May 25, 2025:In a maritime disaster with potentially severe environmental consequences, the Liberian-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 capsized and sank off the southern coast of India near Kerala in the early hours of May 25, 2025. The ship was en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi when it encountered technical issues amid […]
Pakistan Emerges as a New Global Crypto Frontier with Strategic WLF Partnership
In a groundbreaking development that signals Pakistan’s growing relevance in the global tech and finance landscape, the government has entered into a strategic agreement with World Liberty Financial (WLF) — a rising name in the world of decentralised finance (DeFi). As reported by the Times of India, WLF has deep connections with high-profile figures such […]
AIM & IRTCoP Partners to Promote Multimodal Logistics, Aviation & Transport Awareness in Pakistan.
On the auspices toward uplifting multimodal logistics, aviation and transport education in Pakistan, the Aviation Institute of Management (AIM) And the International Road Transport Chamber of Pakistan (IRTCoP) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). AIM & IRTCoP collaboration aligns to deliver the core mission. AIM & IRTC to disseminate education and the holding […]
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 Director of Transport and Communication at the ECO Secretariat. A steadfast advocate for regional trade, cooperation, and harmony among ECO member states, Sir Khodaei is also a devoted well-wisher of Pakistan. In this thought-provoking article, […]
Tech Battlefield: How the Pak-India Conflict Reflects a Larger Global Tech Race
In the 21st century, wars aren’t just fought—they’re engineered. Across South Asia, a new front has emerged—one where lines of code, aerospace integration, and digital logistics define victory. The world watches Pakistan and India, but what’s unfolding is far more than a regional dispute. It’s the stage for a silent, high-tech war between China-backed systems […]
Amid India Boycott-Support Turkiye, Business Community of Pakistan’s to Launch ‘Support Turkiye’ Campaign, IRTCoP president Supports the campaign
After being defeated by Pakistan, India is raising tensions with Turkiye in retaliation of recent war, the support of Turkiye provided to Pakistan. Indian traders have started an anti-Turkiye campaign, which includes boycotting Turkish apples. Further, the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation have cancelled the security clearance of M/s. Jalebi Airport Services, citing national security […]
