Centrum Air Strengthens Karachi-Tashkent Aviation Link Ahead of Direct Operations

Centrum Air is preparing to strengthen air connectivity between Karachi and Tashkent as the Uzbek airline moves closer to commencing its direct operations from Pakistan’s largest city.

Maroof Fakhruddin, Assistant Manager Sales at Centrum Air, visited the Bukhari Group Head Office in Karachi to deliver a sales briefing ahead of the airline’s operations.

The meeting focused on the airline’s upcoming Karachi-Tashkent connection and opportunities to support sales growth, tourism and business travel between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

The development is expected to add value to the aviation sector by creating a direct link between the two cities. It could also support stronger tourism and commercial ties between the two countries.

South Air Team Meets Bukhari Group Leadership

A South Air delegation, led by CEO Nishat Fatima and Chief Commercial Officer Siraj Kazi, also visited Bukhari Group’s head office in Karachi.

The teams discussed areas of mutual interest and explored opportunities for collaboration around the new aviation initiative.

Both sides maintained a focus on mutual sales growth while examining ways to maximise the potential of the new route.

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The discussions also covered underserved areas of Pakistan that could offer promising tourism opportunities.

Focus on Tourism and Business Connectivity

The Karachi-Tashkent connection comes as Pakistan and Uzbekistan seek to expand tourism, business and people-to-people links.

Direct air connectivity can make travel between the two markets more convenient for tourists, business travellers and other passengers.

The participating teams also exchanged suggestions on how travel partners could help promote the new service and attract demand.

Bukhari Group shared its market insights during the meeting and reaffirmed its support for the airline’s operations.

New Opportunities for Pakistan’s Aviation Sector

The initiative highlights the potential for stronger cooperation between airlines, travel companies and tourism stakeholders.

For Pakistan’s aviation and tourism industries, improved connectivity with Central Asian destinations could open new opportunities for travel and commercial activity.

The Karachi-Tashkent route also strengthens the broader relationship between Pakistan and Uzbekistan by providing a direct aviation link between their major commercial centres.

With the airline preparing to commence direct operations, industry partners are now focusing on building awareness, generating passenger demand and identifying new tourism opportunities.

The collaboration between Centrum Air, South Air and Bukhari Group reflects growing private-sector interest in expanding Pakistan’s international aviation and tourism network.