<p>Islamabad: To further strengthen bilateral ties, Bangladesh's High Commissioner to Pakistan announced plans to begin direct air services between Bangladesh and Pakistan.</p>.<p>According to The Express Tribune, Mohammad Iqbal Hussain was speaking at a press conference in Peshawar on Saturday.</p>.<p>Hussain emphasised the deep and historic relationship between the two countries and expressed the intention to initiate direct flights to facilitate travel and connectivity. He noted that such a move would enhance cooperation in various sectors, including tourism, education, and trade.</p>.<p>However, no timeline for the direct flights was announced.</p>.India’s eastern border secured because of strong Indo-Bangladesh relations: Bangladesh Foreign Minister.<p>The High Commissioner also highlighted the growing trade and diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan, stating that these ties would continue to grow stronger.</p>.<p>He underscored Bangladesh's commitment to freedom of expression, noting how social media has empowered the younger generation to voice their rights, contributing to a robust culture of free speech in the country.</p>.<p>Additionally, Hussain pointed out the vast investment opportunities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in the healthcare and industrial sectors, encouraging businesses to explore these avenues.</p>.<p>He also mentioned the demand for Bangladeshi products in Pakistan, with trade ongoing between the two nations via shipping routes linking Chittagong and Karachi, although the volume remains modest.</p>.<p>The High Commissioner also touched on the upcoming elections in Bangladesh and reiterated his country’s focus on economic development as a key priority.</p>.<p>He concluded by commending Pakistan’s Air Force for its exceptional capabilities in the defence sector, according to The Express Tribune report.</p>.<p>Ties between the two nations have shown marked improvement since the downfall of Sheikh Hasina Wajid’s government. Recently a senior army officer of Bangladesh visited Pakistan and separately met the services chiefs to explore cooperation in the defence sector.</p>
<p>Islamabad: To further strengthen bilateral ties, Bangladesh's High Commissioner to Pakistan announced plans to begin direct air services between Bangladesh and Pakistan.</p>.<p>According to The Express Tribune, Mohammad Iqbal Hussain was speaking at a press conference in Peshawar on Saturday.</p>.<p>Hussain emphasised the deep and historic relationship between the two countries and expressed the intention to initiate direct flights to facilitate travel and connectivity. He noted that such a move would enhance cooperation in various sectors, including tourism, education, and trade.</p>.<p>However, no timeline for the direct flights was announced.</p>.India’s eastern border secured because of strong Indo-Bangladesh relations: Bangladesh Foreign Minister.<p>The High Commissioner also highlighted the growing trade and diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan, stating that these ties would continue to grow stronger.</p>.<p>He underscored Bangladesh's commitment to freedom of expression, noting how social media has empowered the younger generation to voice their rights, contributing to a robust culture of free speech in the country.</p>.<p>Additionally, Hussain pointed out the vast investment opportunities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in the healthcare and industrial sectors, encouraging businesses to explore these avenues.</p>.<p>He also mentioned the demand for Bangladeshi products in Pakistan, with trade ongoing between the two nations via shipping routes linking Chittagong and Karachi, although the volume remains modest.</p>.<p>The High Commissioner also touched on the upcoming elections in Bangladesh and reiterated his country’s focus on economic development as a key priority.</p>.<p>He concluded by commending Pakistan’s Air Force for its exceptional capabilities in the defence sector, according to The Express Tribune report.</p>.<p>Ties between the two nations have shown marked improvement since the downfall of Sheikh Hasina Wajid’s government. Recently a senior army officer of Bangladesh visited Pakistan and separately met the services chiefs to explore cooperation in the defence sector.</p>