ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan Airways has announced an increase in its flight operations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan to strengthen trade, tourism, and cultural ties between the two countries.
The Uzbek Embassy in Islamabad said both nations are working to expand cooperation in various sectors, with air connectivity playing a key role in boosting economic and people-to-people links.
From October 28, the airline will double its flights on the Tashkent-Islamabad-Tashkent route, increasing from one flight per week to two flights per week.
Currently, Uzbekistan Airways operates two weekly flights — on Wednesdays and Fridays — on the Tashkent-Lahore-Tashkent route, and one weekly flight — on Saturdays — on the Tashkent-Islamabad-Tashkent route.
The decision was made due to high demand, as flights have been running at full passenger capacity with tickets often selling out days in advance.
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The embassy said the expansion will not only provide more convenience for travelers but also boost trade, encourage business partnerships, and support stronger cultural and humanitarian relations between the two countries.
The move also benefits international passengers as Tashkent International Airport acts as a strategic transit hub, offering smooth connections from Pakistan to Europe, North America, and Asia.
According to the embassy, the increase in flights is a strategic step that reflects the growing partnership between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, taking their bilateral relations to a new level of cooperation and connectivity.
