In a significant global development, World Bank has reclassified Pakistan from South Asia to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, placing it alongside Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. This strategic shift reflects Pakistan’s deepening economic, diplomatic, and financial ties with Gulf nations. Experts view this move as a sign of Pakistan’s evolving global role—transitioning from a regional economy to an emerging logistics and connectivity hub linking Central Asia to the Arabian Sea. The change signals a broader transformation in geopolitical alignments and economic priorities.
