Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi visited the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) logistics centre in Kashgar, where he reviewed its expanding cross-border logistics operations and highlighted China’s role in strengthening regional trade, connectivity and economic integration through closer Pakistan-China cooperation.
During the visit, Hashmi received a briefing on NLC’s logistics infrastructure, transport network and operational capabilities supporting the movement of goods between Pakistan, China and Central Asia. Officials said the corporation has expanded its logistics network to support rising bilateral trade and improve regional supply chain efficiency, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
The briefing covered NLC’s cargo handling, warehousing, customs facilitation, freight forwarding and multimodal transport services. The Kashgar logistics centre serves as a key gateway linking Pakistan with western China and Central Asia, enabling faster and more efficient cargo movement.
Hashmi praised NLC’s contribution to Pakistan-China economic cooperation, describing the organisation as a key driver of bilateral trade and regional connectivity. He said its expanding logistics infrastructure supports the long-term economic partnership between Islamabad and Beijing.
