Dhaka, June 9 -- Air Karachi, a new private airline in Pakistan, is preparing to launch domestic flight operations soon.

Headquartered in the country's commercial hub, the airline has secured its Regular Public Transport (RPT) licence from the Civil Aviation Authority. This milestone clears the way for Air Karachi to begin domestic flights, with plans to expand to international routes in the future.

Spearheaded by retired Air Vice Marshal Syed Imran Majid Ali, Air Karachi is set to launch with a fleet of three leased aircraft and an initial investment of Rs5 billion.

Drawing inspiration from the business-backed success of AirSial, the new venture aims to enhance connectivity across Pakistan while laying the groundwork for global operat...