TASHKENT, Jun 13 (APP):Uzbekistan Airways’ inaugural direct flight from ‘Tashkent to Islamabad’ will land at Islamabad airport tomorrow, June 14 for promoting economic integration and regional connectivity.
Uzbekistan Airways’ direct flight will land at Islamabad Airport tomorrow, Morning at 10:50 am and will continue its flight operation between Tashkent and Islamabad, the capitals of both countries, once a week on every Saturday.
The efforts of Ambassador Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, for this of Uzbekistan Airways’ direct flight between the two countries are commendable.
This initiative will further strengthen the economic and trade ties between the two countries and reduce the distance between the people of the two countries.
Operating every Saturday, the new route underscores the shared commitment of Uzbekistan and Pakistan to strengthen their long-standing partnership and deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.
This direct link marks a strategic advancement in bilateral relations and aligns with the broader goals of the Central and South Asia Connectivity Initiative – a regional framework aimed at fostering infrastructure development, trade, energy cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges between the two regions.
This is the second direct flight between the two countries, after the biweekly direct flights started between Tashkent and Lahore in this year, which is a part of the President Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev vision for regional connectivity and the result of his personal interest.
In addition to the new Islamabad route, Uzbekistan Airways currently operates biweekly direct flights to Lahore on Wednesdays and Fridays.
These connections are helping expand the airline’s regional footprint, linking Pakistan’s major cities not only with Uzbekistan, but also with the wider Central Asian region and beyond.
As part of a broader vision to enhance regional integration and connectivity, Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan, will launch direct flights between Tashkent and Islamabad on June 14, 2025.
Together, these routes support cross-border mobility, business travel, educational exchange, and cultural cooperation.
As both countries pursue ambitious agendas of modernization and economic diversification, the Tashkent-Islamabad flight offers a practical, high-impact platform for advancing trade facilitation, attracting investment, and enhancing regional supply chain networks.
Serving as gateways to larger regional blocs – Uzbekistan to Central Asia and the CIS, and Pakistan to the Indian Ocean and Gulf states – both nations are well-positioned to leverage this route as a channel for transregional trade and transit.
Beyond its commercial significance, the Tashkent-Islamabad route is poised to enhance people-to-people ties by enabling smoother, more direct travel for students, pilgrims, tourists, academics, and official delegations.
As both countries work to rebuild regionalism and trust, such air links play a crucial role in fostering mutual understanding, cultural diplomacy, and shared prosperity.
With a growing number of educational partnerships, cultural exchanges, and intergovernmental initiatives, improved connectivity is expected to significantly increase academic and civil society engagement.
The direct link is also expected to boost tourism in both directions and for Pakistani travelers, Uzbekistan’s famed Silk Road cities – Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva – are now more accessible than ever.
Likewise, Uzbek visitors can now more easily explore Pakistan’s rich landscapes, from the mountains of the north to historic and spiritual sites across the country.
This air route is a cornerstone of the Central and South Asia Connectivity Initiative, first proposed by the President of Uzbekistan in 2021.
The launch of the Tashkent-Islamabad route is not only a milestone in bilateral cooperation but also a broader statement of intent: to build a peaceful, interconnected, and economically resilient Asia.
It reflects a new chapter in regional diplomacy, where economic pragmatism and strategic connectivity go hand in hand.
