Direct Dhaka–Karachi Flights Likely to Begin in January, Says Pakistani High Commissioner

Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, has expressed optimism that direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi may begin in January next year. He made the remarks during a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House in Dhaka on Sunday.

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two South Asian countries, with a focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and aviation, as well as enhancing cultural, educational, and medical exchanges.

The Pakistani High Commissioner noted that bilateral trade has increased by 20 percent compared to last year, adding that business communities in both countries are actively exploring new investment opportunities.

Highlighting the growing cultural and educational exchanges, Haider said Bangladeshi students have shown strong interest in pursuing higher education in Pakistan, particularly in the fields of medical sciences, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence.

He also said that the number of patients traveling to Pakistan for liver and kidney transplants at leading hospitals has increased, and that Pakistan is ready to offer training and academic opportunities in transplant-related medical fields.

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus welcomed the growing interactions between the two countries and emphasized the importance of increased travel among SAARC member states, as well as enhanced cultural, educational, and people-to-people exchanges.

Professor Yunus also stressed the need to further boost Bangladesh–Pakistan trade and expressed hope that during High Commissioner Haider’s tenure, both countries would explore new avenues for investment and joint business ventures.

SDG Coordinator and Senior Secretary Lamiya Morshed was also present at the meeting.