Pakistan to launch direct flights to Russia

Islamabad is working on launching direct air service with Moscow, said Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, at the sidelines of the V.E.F.: 'We are all working on the transport system between the countries of the SCO.'

Consensus

Pakistan is working on launching direct flights between Moscow and Islamabad.
The first flight will be operated by Fly Jinnah to Domodedovo Airport.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to develop transport links between SCO member states.
The goal is to increase business and educational contacts between SCO countries.
The issue is considered 'fundamental' by the Pakistani ambassador to Russia.

Points of divergence

Direct regular air service between Russia and Pakistan was suspended in summer 2007 due to lack of aircraft from Pakistani carriers. — fontanka
In May of this year, Pakistani authorities officially designated Fly Jinnah to operate flights to Russia under the existing air agreement. — fontanka
Fly Jinnah is a low-cost airline established in 2021 with participation from the Pakistani Lakson group and the Middle Eastern carrier Air Arabia. — fontanka

Coverage (3 sources)

In Pakistan, they spoke about the development of direct air traffic with Russia — Коммерсантъ
Fundamental question. Pakistan is working on launching direct air service with the Russian Federation — Фонтанка
Islamabad working on launch of direct air service with Moscow, says TASS Pakistani ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmez... — ТАСС (Telegram)

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