Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of flights from Lahore to London, following a similar service from Islamabad. According to PIA’s spokesperson, the first flight, PK 757, will depart from Lahore on March 30. The flights from Lahore to London will land at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4.
This development marks the beginning of operations after a six-year hiatus. The inclusion of London in PIA’s network is a significant milestone, as it is one of the airline’s initial international routes. After resuming flights, PIA will operate seven weekly flights to the UK, up from the current ten weekly flights. Prior to the ban, PIA operated ten weekly flights from Pakistan to London, and the airline will gradually increase flights in the coming weeks.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister has already announced the resumption of flights from Islamabad to London, with three weekly flights commencing on March 29. In response to the escalating tensions between Iran and Pakistan, the government has advised Pakistani citizens residing in Iran to exercise extreme caution, be vigilant, and minimize unnecessary travel. Both countries have reaffirmed their commitment to security cooperation.
Polling for the Islamabad Bar Association’s annual elections has begun, with a tragic incident preceding the event. A 17-year-old girl was shot dead by her brother three days prior to the elections. The police force and law enforcement agencies have demonstrated commendable efforts in protecting the nation’s life and property.
According to the Ministry of Meteorology, a dry spell is expected in the capital city within the next 24 hours, with temperatures dropping at night. A fire broke out in a flat on the first floor of a building after a blast, and the police have confirmed that the deceased were affiliated with the Indian proxy group Fatah al-Khawarij.
The Iranian Mission has assured that Pakistani citizens can be assisted within 24 hours. Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, has challenged the PTI leaders to come forward and face the courts if the cases against them are false.
A shootout between police and dacoits resulted in the death of one dacoit and the arrest of another in the vicinity of Mahmoodabad in Karachi. Five cases of robbery and theft were reported in the federal capital within a single day. The Board of Privatization has established a transaction committee to privatize the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco) and Sukkur Electric Supply Company (Seepco).
According to Bloomberg, negotiations are underway to include Turkey in the Pakistan-Saudi defense alliance, and a possible agreement between the three countries is expected soon.
