Pakistan Afghanistan Uzbekistan Sign UAP Railway 2025 Update
Pakistan, Afghanistan & Uzbekistan sign UAP Railway deal in 2025 to build a $4.8B corridor linking Central Asia to South Asia. Route, cost & benefits inside.
7/17/20251 min read
On July 17, 2025, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan officially signed a framework agreement to launch the UAP Railway Project, a major regional rail corridor designed to boost trade between Central Asia and South Asia.
The project will connect Termez (Uzbekistan) to Kharlachi (Pakistan) through Mazar-i-Sharif and Logar (Afghanistan).
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📌 Key Highlights
Project Length: ~760 km
Estimated Cost: $4.8 billion
Target Completion: Feasibility phase launched
Trade Impact: 40–50% lower costs, 5+ days faster delivery
Freight Potential: Up to 15 million tonnes annually by 2030
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🌍 Why It Matters
This project creates a direct rail link from landlocked Central Asia to Pakistan’s seaports, including Gwadar and Karachi. It strengthens:
Regional connectivity
Transit trade and logistics
Economic growth across the region
> “This corridor can unlock massive economic potential for all three countries,” said Deputy PM Ishaq Dar.
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