Business Desk 
Apr 30, 2025
In a bid to strengthen trade and connectivity ties between Pakistan and Kazakhstan, high-level talks took place in Islamabad on Tuesday, focusing on direct flight operations.
The meeting was held between Kazakhstan’s Minister for Transport Marat Karabayev and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan to discuss measures needed to enhance mobility.
The proposal to initiate air travel was made from Pakistan's end, involving direct passenger flights from Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi to major cities in Kazakhstan, The News reported.
If it comes to fruition, the flights will ease travel for business and tourism purposes, and offer an easier link between South and Central Asia.
“Improved air travel will pave the way for stronger commercial and cultural ties,” said Khan, while urging to simplify visa processing for Pakistani travellers.
Karabayev extended a formal invitation to Khan to visit Kazakhstan, which he accepted.
Both parties also discussed future plans for enhancing land connectivity, but direct flights remained the top priority to boost bilateral trade.
Karabayev noted Kazakhstan’s commitment to improving the means of regional transport and highlighted the strength of the country’s logistics infrastructure.
