Direct flights between Pakistan, Bangladesh to launch soon
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Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Mohammad Iqbal Hussain announced on Tuesday that direct flights between the two countries were expected to begin within the next few months.
The two countries were once one nation but split following a bloody civil war, which saw the territory previously referred to as ‘East Pakistan’ seceding to form the independent nation of Bangladesh, reports thedawn.com.
In the years since the split, Dhaka’s leaders — especially the recently ousted regime of Sheikh Hasina — stayed firmly in the Indian camp, preferring to maintain close ties with New Delhi and keeping Islamabad at arm’s length. However, ever since a popular uprising that saw Hasina’s government toppled in August, there has been a thaw in ties between the two capitals, with trade and bilateral relations seeing a marked improvement.
During a meeting with Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi today, the high commissioner said the announcement was a significant development set to enhance connectivity and foster stronger economic and cultural ties between the two countries.
He further revealed that cargo flights between Dhaka, Karachi and Lahore would also commence soon, further facilitating trade and business exchanges.
Hussain highlighted Bangladesh’s commitment to strengthening business partnerships with Pakistan, emphasising the ease of obtaining Bangladeshi visas online for Pakistani citizens.
The Bangladeshi official also encouraged both countries to explore joint ventures and industrial collaborations to maximise bilateral benefits, pointing out the ample opportunities for businessmen from both sides to ink joint ventures for mutual prosperity which highlighted the vast potential for trade and investment._Agencies.
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