Explanation

Pakistan is strategically located at the crossroads of several regions, making it a bridge between:

• Gulf and South Asia: Pakistan has historical and cultural ties with the Middle East and the Gulf region, and is also a part of South Asia.
• Central Asia and South Asia: Pakistan shares borders with Central Asian countries like Afghanistan and has cultural and economic ties with the region, while also being a part of South Asia.
• East Asia and South Asia: Pakistan has growing economic and trade ties with East Asian countries like China, and is also a part of South Asia.