Pakistan to seek technical help from Indian Railways

Pakistan-India trade is conducted through the Wagah border while the Khokarapar-Monabao sector's potential for trade is five times greater, he said.

Trade could also be initiated through Ganda Singh Kasur and Amroka in Bhawalpur.

Opening up trade routes to India was in Pakistan's favour as nations that buried centuries-old feuds had developed a lot, Rafique said.

“But we are still lagging 200 years behind the developed world. Therefore, we have to shun orthodox thinking to move forward on all fronts,” he said.

Pakistan is also ready to offer its road and rail routes to all regional countries, including India, China, Iran, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Central Asian states, he said.