Institutional Knowledge Base

Regional Trade Insights

Expert analysis, policy shifts, and strategic research on the future of international transport and connectivity.

Ease of Doing Business for Afghan Transit: FBR Allows Insurance Guarantee
May 29, 2025 • 5 min read

Ease of Doing Business for Afghan Transit: FBR Allows Insurance Guarantee

The International Road Transport Chamber of Pakistan (IRTCoP) warmly welcomes the recent initiative by the Federal Board...

Reviving the Ancient Silk Road: China’s Vision for a New High-Speed Trade Corridor
May 26, 2025 • 5 min read

Reviving the Ancient Silk Road: China’s Vision for a New High-Speed Trade Corridor

A Game-Changing Silk Road Rail Link Connecting East and WestIn an ambitious move to redefine 21st-century logistics, Chi...

Pakistan Emerges as a New Global Crypto Frontier with Strategic WLF Partnership
May 23, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Emerges as a New Global Crypto Frontier with Strategic WLF Partnership

In a groundbreaking development that signals Pakistan’s growing relevance in the global tech and finance landscape, the...

Revolutionizing Fruit Exports: The Strategic Case for a Pakistan-Iran-Russia-Türkiye Cold Chain Corridor
May 20, 2025 • 5 min read

Revolutionizing Fruit Exports: The Strategic Case for a Pakistan-Iran-Russia-Türkiye Cold Chain Corridor

"This article has been written by the Honorable Sir Akbar Khodaei, who has served for an extensive period as the Directo...

Top Reasons to Choose Road Transport Over Other Modes of Transport
May 18, 2025 • 5 min read

Top Reasons to Choose Road Transport Over Other Modes of Transport

When it comes to logistics and everyday commuting, road transport continues to be the preferred choice for millions acro...

Punjab Government Launches Revolutionary Electric Bus Project for a Greener Future
May 18, 2025 • 5 min read

Punjab Government Launches Revolutionary Electric Bus Project for a Greener Future

The Punjab Government has taken a groundbreaking step towards eco-friendly urban mobility by launching a state-of-the-ar...

Driving Progress: How IRTCoP is Transforming Road Transport Along Pakistan’s N-5 Highway
May 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Driving Progress: How IRTCoP is Transforming Road Transport Along Pakistan’s N-5 Highway

The National Highway 5 (N-5) — known in Urdu as قومی شاہراہ ۵ — is the backbone of Pakistan’s road transport system. Spa...

Global Driver Shortage in 2025: How Road Transport is Responding
May 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Global Driver Shortage in 2025: How Road Transport is Responding

The global road transport industry is facing an unprecedented challenge in 2025—a severe shortage of drivers. As economi...

The World’s Longest Highway: The Pan-American Highway
May 16, 2025 • 5 min read

The World’s Longest Highway: The Pan-American Highway

The Pan-American Highway stands as one of humanity’s greatest infrastructure accomplishments—stretching across two conti...

Punjab Government Proposes Bullet Train Between Lahore and Rawalpindi
May 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Punjab Government Proposes Bullet Train Between Lahore and Rawalpindi

In a bold move to modernize Pakistan’s transportation infrastructure, the Punjab government has initiated preliminary st...

China and the United States Agree to Lower Tariffs for 90 Days in Breakthrough Trade De-escalation
May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

China and the United States Agree to Lower Tariffs for 90 Days in Breakthrough Trade De-escalation

In a notable diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and China have reached a temporary agreement to lower tariffs fo...

Pakistan Proposes Zero-Tariff Trade Deal to the United States Amid Global Economic Shifts
May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Proposes Zero-Tariff Trade Deal to the United States Amid Global Economic Shifts

In a significant development with potential global implications, Pakistan has formally offered a zero-tariff bilateral t...

Stay Informed

Subscribe to receive our monthly regional trade analysis and institutional updates directly in your inbox.

IRT Smart Assistant

Smart Assistant • Online