Russia and Pakistan’s Direct Freight Train: A Game-Changer for Trade and Regional Connectivity

... agriculture, and education. A Strategic Step Forward Zamir Ahmed Awan: The Growing Potential of Russia-Pakistan Trade Relations This new freight train will bypass Afghanistan and traverse the eastern branch of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), passing through Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. The INSTC, a 7,200-kilometer multi-modal transport network connecting rail, road, and maritime routes, has been touted as a viable alternative to traditional shipping lanes like the Suez Canal....