Pakistan has granted approval to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to operate direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi, marking a positive development in regional air connectivity.
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According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the permission has been issued for an initial period of three months, valid until March 30, 2026. During this timeframe, the Bangladeshi national carrier will also be allowed to use Pakistan’s airspace along its approved route.
The move comes amid broader efforts by Pakistan to expand international air links and enhance competition in the aviation sector. Earlier, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that Pakistan had granted permission to British carrier Norse Atlantic Airways to operate direct flights from London, Manchester, and Birmingham to Islamabad.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Khawaja Asif said the increase in international airline operations would promote healthy competition, improve passenger services, and help balance airfares in Pakistan’s aviation market.
He also revealed that after a six-year hiatus, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume direct flights from Islamabad to London Heathrow starting March 29, 2026. Initially, four weekly flights will be operated, with plans to increase frequency in the future.
The defence minister termed the resumption of UK flights a significant achievement, crediting the efforts of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and PIA for restoring the national carrier’s international standing, which he said had suffered due to past missteps.
Overall, the latest approvals signal Pakistan’s intent to strengthen global aviation ties and rebuild confidence in its air transport sector.
