Bangladesh and Pakistan are to resume direct flights after more than a decade, Dhaka’s national airline said on Thursday, as ties warm and regional power balances shift. Biman Bangladesh Airlines is scheduled to fly its first Dhaka-Karachi flight on January 29 and will be operated twice weekly, the first regular flights since 2012. “We are […]
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Bangladesh and Pakistan to resume direct flights after 14 years
Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to resume direct flights after more than a decade, marking a significant improvement in ties between the two countries. Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate its first Dhaka–Karachi flight on January 29, with services scheduled twice weekly, the first regular flights since 2012. Read More: ‘Pakistan, Bangladesh working on resumption of direct flights […]
Pakistan-US direct flights near restoration for early 2026
ISLAMABAD – The process to resume direct flights between Pakistan and the United States has entered its final phase, with a delegation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) scheduled to visit Pakistan in January 2026. According to official sources, the FAA team will conduct a detailed audit of several Pakistani airports to evaluate aviation […]
Iran Air returns: Lahore-Mashhad flights from Oct 29
Iran Air will resume direct flights between Lahore and Mashhad starting October 29, 2025. The airline will initially operate one weekly flight, restoring vital air connectivity after a period of limited service. This move marks Iran Air’s renewed presence in Pakistan’s aviation sector and aims to facilitate travel between the two countries. The new route […]
Pakistan-Bangladesh plan direct flights, shipping to boost trade
Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Bangladesh’s Commerce Adviser Bashir Uddin visited Chittagong on Saturday. They met with the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry to discuss ways to boost trade. During the visit, they also toured the ship-breaking industry and Chittagong Port. The two sides talked about cooperation in ready-made garments, agriculture, ship […]
Fly direct: Iran Air launches Quetta-Zahedan route
Iran Air launched direct flights between Quetta and Zahedan on Friday, improving travel between Pakistan and Iran. The Airbus A-319 landed at Quetta International Airport at 9:15 pm and departed for Zahedan at 11:30 pm with 75 passengers. Initially, flights will run once a week, but frequency may increase depending on passenger demand. A launch […]