Improved Ties: Direct Flights Between Pakistan and Bangladesh Set to Resume
Bangladesh has approved Pakistani airline Fly Jinnah’s application to operate direct flights between Karachi and Dhaka, marking a significant step towards improved relations between the two countries. This development comes after a seven-year hiatus in direct air travel between the two nations.
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The approval, granted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), requires Fly Jinnah to appoint a local General Sales Agent in Bangladesh before commencing operations. This move follows a recent period of warming relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh, characterized by increased cooperation and a renewed focus on bilateral ties.
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The resumption of direct flights is expected to further strengthen these ties, facilitating travel, trade, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. This positive development comes amidst a series of steps aimed at improving bilateral relations, including simplified visa processes for Pakistani citizens and a recent agreement to import 50,000 tonnes of rice from Pakistan.
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