PIA to start direct flights to Central Asian states
- By Web Desk -
- May 04, 2017
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on aviation Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan on Thursday stated that direct connectivity of PIA flights to Central Asian states will be started soon which will not only open new chapters of regional linkages and will also enhance the economic and trade related activities with the countries of this region.
He expressed these views while talking to the Federal Minster for Commerce and Trade Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan who called on him here in Islamabad.
The commerce minister appreciated different endeavors particularly flights punctuality, latest equipment and modern technology, improved competitiveness and modifications of infrastructures to make them at par with international standards.
Mr. Dastgir extended the mutual cooperation of the ministry of commerce and trade to increase the export and trade activities to stabilize the economic position of Pakistan in the region.
Sardar Mehtab assured to utilise all available resources to enhance the trade and commerce activities particularly exports of Pakistan.
He said that PIA has set to explore new vistas of prosperity and regional cooperation which translates with the vision of the government.