Pakistan, Oct. 3 -- India and China are set to resume direct flights this month after a suspension of nearly five years, marking an important step towards restoring bilateral ties and strengthening regional connectivity. Direct flights were halted in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, followed by worsening tensions over deadly border clashes. Officials confirmed bookings have opened, with flights beginning in late October.

An Indian government statement on Thursday announced that technical discussions between aviation authorities successfully concluded, allowing both nations to reconnect designated points through commercial air services. The decision aims to enhance people-to-people contact and normalize exchanges disrupted during recent...