Dhaka-Karachi Direct Flights Set for January Amid Thaw in Pakistan-Bangladesh Ties

• Direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi are expected to begin in January, announced by Pakistan’s High Commissioner Imran Haider.
• The move signals a significant improvement in bilateral relations following the ouster of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.
• Discussions with Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus covered medical cooperation, educational exchanges, and a 20% rise in bilateral trade.
• Pakistan is offering training and academic opportunities in transplant-related medical fields to Bangladeshi patients and students.
• Bangladesh's interim government is actively resetting relations with Pakistan, easing visas and expanding connectivity.

Why It Matters: Direct flights mark a significant step in improving Pakistan-Bangladesh relations after Sheikh Hasina's ouster.