Pakistan, April 12 -- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to launch international flights to Uzbekistan. Private airlines will also join this effort. This initiative follows directions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to strengthen ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

The announcement came during a meeting between Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, and Uzbekistan's Minister for Tourism, Umid Shadiev. The two leaders discussed boosting tourism, cultural exchange, and preserving shared heritage. They believe that closer cooperation between the two countries can greatly benefit both sides.

Khan highlighted Pakistan's commitment to enhancing tourism connections with Uzbekistan. He noted the Prime Minist...