Connecting India and Pakistan: The Grand Trunk Road and Karakoram Highway

The Grand Trunk Road and Karakoram Highway are two crucial routes linking India and Pakistan

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The Grand Trunk Road, known as a National Highway, is one of Asia's oldest and longest, serving as a vital link between India and Pakistan

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Constructed under Sher Shah Suri's leadership, spanning about 3,655 km

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The Grand Trunk Road, originally built on the ancient Uttarapatha route in the 3rd century BC, underwent major reconstruction during the British period from 1833 to 1860

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The Karakoram Highway, passing through the Himalayas, connects India and Pakistan

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The Karakoram Highway, maintained by Pakistan's National Highway Authority and China's Transport Department, is a popular tourist attraction and one of the world's highest paved roads

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