Peshawar ::
Saqib Ur Rahman
A landmark conference on “Trade Potential of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Neighboring and Central Asian Countries” was held today at the historic Governor House in Peshawar.
The event brought together ambassadors from Central Asian states, Consul Generals of Iran and Afghanistan, President of the Khyber Chamber of Commerce, Director of TDAP Peshawar, Chairman of the Gemological Institute of Peshawar, United Business Group’s S.M. Tanveer, and members of the business community from across the country.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, in his address as the Chief Guest, warmly welcomed all international delegates and business leaders to the Governor House. He praised the initiative and said:
“This conference is not just a gathering it is a milestone in creating new trade corridors and economic opportunities for our province and the entire country.”
He emphasized that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s unique geographic location sharing seven border crossings with neighboring countries positions it as a natural hub for regional trade.
“Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s proximity to Central Asia makes it an ideal gateway for cross-border commerce. We can turn this geographic advantage into national economic strength,” said Governor Kundi.
He congratulated the Khyber Chamber of Commerce and TDAP for organizing the event, stressing that the province is rich in natural resources and holds immense potential for trade and investment.
“Trade is the future, and the world is moving toward regional economic integration. It’s time we also streamline our trade routes and policies to ensure Pakistan’s economic progress,” he added.
Governor Kundi also highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships and called upon all stakeholders to take practical steps for improving trade infrastructure and easing cross-border trade, particularly through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The foreign dignitaries in attendance appreciated the province’s potential and expressed keen interest in exploring joint ventures and trade collaborations in the near future.
The conference concluded with a renewed commitment from both public and private sectors to work together in transforming Khyber Pakhtunkhwa into a vibrant economic corridor linking Pakistan with the heart of Central Asia.
