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Business Recorder
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Tashkent-Islamabad: Chambers, business leaders hail direct flight
ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) leadership and Chamber of Commerce's on Sunday felicitated the commencing of direct flight between the capital cities of Pakistan and Uzbekistan. The direct air link between Tashkent and Islamabad would prove to be a milestone in forging bilateral business and economic integration with Uzbekistan and other Central Asian states, Senior Vice President of FPCCI ZAKI AIJAZ told APP here. The FPCCI leader said the direct flights between Tashkent and Islamabad would increase the possibilities of economic cooperation between the two regional countries and two flights in a week from Tashkent, the industrial hub of Uzbekistan, to Islamabad, would help enhance economic activities between both sides. He said Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, H.E Alisher Tukhtaev , deserved appreciation for playing an important role in the launch of a direct air link between the two brotherly countries. Karachi Chamber of Commerce (KCCI) President, Muhammad Jawed Bilwani said with the start of direct flights between Tashkent and Islamabad the economic relations between the two countries would increase in the coming future. Bilwani said the business community of Karachi considered that the step would have a huge impact on economic and trade ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan and Central Asian states. Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Mian Abuzar Sha said Uzbekistan is a significant Central Asian States in Central Asia and the direct flights between Islamabad and Tashkent would strengthen business relations between the two countries and all the credit in that regard to Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev. The President LCCI said that this is the second direct flight between the two countries, after the biweekly direct flights started between Tashkent and Lahore in this year, which is significant for regional connectivity. In addition to the new Islamabad route, Uzbekistan Airways currently operates biweekly direct flights to Lahore on Wednesdays and Fridays is a milestone in the history of both nations. President of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rehan Naseem Bharara said besides trade relations, the direct flight link would also help in enhancing tourism and cultural ties between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. President FCCI said his chamber hailed the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad for commencing direct flights between both of the capital cities and also including its national airline Uzbekistan Airways. President of Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ayub Mariani termed the commencing of Tashkent and Islamabad direct flights an important development for promoting regional economic integration. President QCCI said such direct flights should be started between major cities of the two countries, including Quetta which had a historical connection with Central Asian states.
Arab News
14-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan, Uzbekistan launch direct air link to deepen regional connectivity
KARACHI: Pakistan on Saturday hosted the inaugural direct flight by Uzbekistan Airways between Islamabad and Tashkent, marking yet another step toward enhanced regional connectivity and deeper economic ties with Central Asia. Pakistan has been pushing to forge stronger trade links with landlocked Central Asian nations by offering access to its Arabian Sea ports. While several regional states border Afghanistan, Uzbekistan is seen as a strategic gateway due to its central location in the region and its larger economy. 'The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) proudly hosted the inaugural flight ceremony of Uzbekistan Airlines' direct service from Islamabad to Tashkent (Flight HY466), marking a significant milestone in enhancing regional air connectivity and people-to-people ties between Pakistan and Central Asia,' said a PAA statement. The flight, carrying 126 passengers, departed Islamabad at 1:09 p.m. on Saturday, following a festive check-in at Zone 1 of the international airport adorned with balloons, the statement said. It informed that ambassadors from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan attended the ceremony, joined by airport officials, tourism executives and Uzbekistan Airlines' country manager. Pakistan is also advancing plans for a railway link connecting Uzbekistan to Pakistan through Afghanistan. Earlier this month, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi and Uzbek officials about the proposed 573‑km Uzbekistan‑Afghanistan‑Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project. The corridor aims to link Tashkent with Kabul and Peshawar, enhancing freight movement and reducing transit time by up to several days. The overland route via Afghanistan connects Pakistan's road and rail network through the mountainous frontier into Afghanistan and onward to Central Asia, offering an alternative to existing northbound trade routes.
News18
04-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Air India Adds 16 New Destinations Across 6 Countries With 4 New Airline Partnerships
Last Updated: These new interline agreements have been signed with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways. Air India, India's leading international airline, has teamed up with four major carriers from emerging markets. This move will make it much easier for travellers to reach 16 new destinations across six countries – mainly in Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and Central Asia. These new interline agreements have been signed with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways. The announcement was made during the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi. What Does This Mean for You? These partnerships will offer seamless travel options. Passengers can now book single-ticket journeys that include flights from Air India and the partner airline, with coordinated baggage allowance and handling – making travel smoother and simpler. Where You Can Fly with Each Partner airBaltic Bulgaria Air Uzbekistan Airways Wider Access to Indian Cities for Partner Airline Customers In return, passengers flying with the partner airlines can now easily reach over 30 Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Goa, and Amritsar using Air India's domestic network. 'Our partnerships with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways, bring more travel options and smoother journeys for our growing base of customers worldwide as well as reinforce India's rising status as a key global aviation hub," said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. How to Book Travellers can book these interline connections progressively through: First Published: June 04, 2025, 09:17 IST
Times of Oman
04-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Air India enters 4 new interline partnerships for greater access to Europe and Central Asia
New Delhi: Air India, India's leading global airline, on Tuesday announced that it has entered interline partnerships with four major airlines from emerging markets, significantly enhancing connectivity to Europe, particularly the Baltic region and parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The partnerships will provide Air India guests seamless travel options to 16 more destinations across 6 countries in these regions while making India easier to access for the passengers of the respective partner airlines, the company said in a release. Air India signed these interline agreements with Airbaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways on the sidelines of the ongoing 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi, it said. The new partnerships further strengthen Air India's position as a global connector, enabling a passenger to travel across continents with a single-ticket itinerary that combines Air India flights with those of its partner airlines as well as coordinated baggage allowance & handling. The airline, airBaltic, provides access to Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania) via Air India's European gateways at Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London Gatwick, Milan-Malpensa, Vienna, Zurich, or Dubai. Bulgaria Air provides access to Sofia via Air India's gateways at London Heathrow, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Milan, Zurich, and Tel Aviv, supporting travel to the vibrant Eastern European city. Air India guests can also make further connections from Sofia to other Bulgarian cities such as Varna and Burgas. Cyprus Airways provides access to Larnaca (Cyprus) via Air India's European gateways at Paris, Milan, and Dubai, opening one of the Mediterranean's key cultural and economic hubs for Indian travellers. Uzbekistan Airways provides access to Tashkent from Delhi, Mumbai, and Goa-Mopa (GOX), as well as further onward connections from Tashkent to Bukhara, Qarshi, Nukus, Urgench, Termez, Samarkand, Fergana, and Namangan. Conversely, Air India will provide convenient access to more than 30 Indian cities to the customers of its four artner airlines, including but not limited to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Goa, and Kochi, the release added. "These four new interline partnerships significantly enhance Air India's global reach and open seamless pathways to vibrant cities across some of the most important emerging markets of today," said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. "Our partnerships with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways, bring more travel options and smoother journeys for our growing base of customers worldwide as well as reinforce India's rising status as a key global aviation hub."
Express Tribune
15-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Direct Tashkent-Islamabad flights to start in May: Uzbekistan Airway
An Airbus A320-200 plane of National air company 'Uzbekistan Airways' takes off at the National Airport Minsk, Belarus on April 19, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS Listen to article Uzbekistan Airways has announced the commencement of direct flights between Tashkent and Islamabad, set to begin on May 24, according to Arab News. Initially, the airline will operate weekly flights every Saturday. Discussions are currently underway with Civil Aviation Authority to finalise the necessary logistical and regulatory arrangements. Subject to demand and operational considerations, the frequency of flights is expected to increase over time. In addition to the Tashkent-Islamabad route, Uzbekistan Airways is exploring plans to introduce direct flights to Karachi in the near future. Currently, Uzbekistan Airways operates bi-weekly flights between Tashkent and Lahore on Wednesdays and Fridays, providing essential air connectivity between the two countries. The new air link is anticipated to bolster people-to-people exchanges, trade, and tourism between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. The initiative is the result of joint efforts by the Uzbek embassy in Islamabad and Uzbekistan Airways JSC, aiming to deepen cooperation and foster stronger ties between the two nations.
