In addition to the commitment for shared economic prosperity and to enhance regional connectivity, Advisor to PM on Aviation Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan 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 on Thursday. Minister for commerce and trade Khurram Dastgir praised the ingenuities and steps taken by PIA under the leadership of Sardar Mehtab Ahmad and appreciated the different endeavours particularly flights punctuality, latest equipment and modern technology, improved competitiveness and modifications of infrastructures in PIA to make it parallel to international standards. Federal Minster Khurram Dastgir Khan further expressed to the Advisor to PM on aviation to extend the mutual co-operation with Ministry of commerce and trade to increase the export and trade activities for stabilising the economic position of Pakistan in the region.-PR

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