Pakistan Strengthens Trade Connectivity with China Through NLC Logistics Network
Kashgar — Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, visited the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) logistics hub in Kashgar to review cross-border trade operations, cargo movement, and logistics infrastructure supporting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
During the visit, senior NLC officials briefed the ambassador on the organization's cross-border logistics operations, modern transport fleet, and international logistics facilities established in Kashgar and Tashkurgan.
NLC Driving Pakistan-China and Central Asia Trade
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi praised NLC's contribution to expanding Pakistan-China trade and regional connectivity, describing it as a key pillar of economic cooperation between the two countries.
Key Highlights of the NLC Network
- Strategic Logistics Hubs: NLC's modern facilities in Kashgar and Tashkurgan are improving cross-border trade by reducing transportation time and logistics costs.
- Gateway to Central Asia: These logistics centers facilitate the movement of Pakistani and Chinese goods to regional markets, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and beyond.
- Pakistani Presence in China: NLC has established a wholly owned logistics company in China, operating under international commercial regulations to strengthen bilateral trade.
Supporting the Next Phase of CPEC
Equipped with modern vehicles and advanced logistics systems, NLC continues to improve freight movement across challenging terrain, supporting the second phase of CPEC and enhancing regional trade integration.
"NLC's services are playing an important role in strengthening Pakistan-China economic and commercial relations. Its modern logistics infrastructure is creating new opportunities for sustainable trade between the two countries."
— Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan's Ambassador to China
The expanding NLC logistics network is helping Pakistan strengthen commercial links not only with China but also with emerging Central Asian markets, creating new opportunities for regional economic cooperation.