Trade with Myanmar

E-Paper | June 13, 2026

THIS is apropos of the news item ‘Steps to boost trade with Myanmar’ (March 30).

The question is that there is no embassy or consulate-general of Myanmar in Pakistan, nor is there any direct flight for Yangon.

Last December I went to Bangkok and contacted many a travel agent to get me a visa and a ticket for Yangon (Myanmar); everybody, on seeing the green passport, refused to do the needful.

They asked me to go directly to the embassy of Burma and apply for a visa. The question is: how will you boost trade when there is no direct link between Pakistan and Myanmar?

NARAINDAS C. MOTIANI Advocate, Supreme Court of Pakistan Karachi

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jacques legrand

Apr 16, 2012 03:06pm

@ Fahad .K.P You right, Myanmar is a safe and lovely country. The Burmese openess is wonderfull hope for everybody. The human potential of this country is massive, the economic opportunities as well. You know as well as I do that this will depend on the sustainability of the ongoing political process. I had the opportunity to visit Yangoon two months ago. My passeport is not green like yours, but I also managed to get my visa very quickly. I would be very happy to get in touch with you to further discuss the business opportunities.

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Fahad .K.P

Apr 16, 2012 12:13pm

Dear Mr. Motiani, If you wish to get visa information please use this website: http://www.mofa.gov.mm/myanmarmissions/pakistan.h... If this does not work I would recommend contacting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Islamabad) to get the information. I hold a green passport and recently had the pleasure of visiting Yangon. I applied for the visa from the Burmese Embassy in Singapore and managed to get my visa issued within one day. I can assure you Myanmar is an exceptional country full of opportunities and the friendliest people I have ever come across. I have a few contacts in Yangon and if you looking for information or trade opportunities please feel free to contact me on fkpextra@yahoo.com. Regards.

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