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Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and UAE Partner to Study Central Asia-South Asia Railway Corridor

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE signed a memorandum of understanding on September 30, 2026, to study the feasibility of the Central Asia-South Asia (CASA) railway corridor to Pakistani ports. The planned route crosses Afghanistan to reach Karachi and Gwadar, with Kazakhstan projecting up to 10 million tons of annual cargo capacity. The agreement establishes a joint working group, though no binding construction timetable, total project cost, or confirmed UAE financing figure has been determined.

China–UAE News

UAE Joins Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to Study Railway Link to Pakistani Ports

The UAE, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a feasibility study for the Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (CASA) railway corridor. The route aims to connect Central Asia to Pakistani seaports on the Indian Ocean and complement the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway currently under construction. A joint working group may be formed to assess infrastructure needs, economic viability, and financing options.

China–UAE News

Freight Line Services Expands Air Cargo Network Across UAE, China, and UK

Freight Line Services announced the expansion of its door-to-door air freight services linking the UAE, China, the UK, and Afghanistan. The expanded logistics service manages end-to-end transport, customs clearance, and origin-to-destination delivery.