Pakistani national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has announced the resumption of flights from Lahore to London. According to a statement by PIA’s spokesperson, the first flight, PK 757, will depart from Lahore on 30 March. The flights will land at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. The spokesperson stated that the airline will gradually increase the frequency of flights from Lahore to London, which will be part of its international network. The airline will operate 4 weekly flights from Islamabad to London starting 29 March.
The spokesperson also mentioned that the resumption of flights from Lahore to London marks a significant milestone for the airline, which was forced to suspend operations due to the pandemic. The airline will operate a total of 7 flights a week to the UK, up from 10 flights a week before the pandemic.
In other news, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has constituted a transaction committee to oversee the privatization of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) and Sukkur Electric Supply Company (SEPCO). The committee will be responsible for ensuring that the privatization process is transparent and fair.
Meanwhile, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has stated that it will not join the Punjab government’s proposed protest movement, citing a lack of cooperation from the Punjab government.
In a separate development, the Ministry of Climate Change has briefed the federal cabinet on the plan to undertake a phased cutting of the papaya trees at the Paper Mill area in Islamabad, which have been causing allergic reactions among residents.
The Islamabad Police have arrested a mobile snatcher within 12 hours of the incident using modern technology. The police have also registered a case against the two suspects who were involved in the incident.
The Provincial Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has expressed dissatisfaction with the Punjab government’s behavior, stating that they did not receive a good reception during their visit.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released data showing that 1.5 million Pakistanis traveled abroad for work in 2025, up from 1.2 million in 2024.
The Islamabad Traffic Police have warned of traffic congestion in various areas of the city, including the Chaudhry Khaliq-ul-Zaman Road.
In showbiz news, Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has partnered with his old friend and producer Anand Pandit to launch a major residential and commercial project in Gujarat’s GIFT City, marking his entry into the real estate development sector.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement condemning the US government’s recent statements, calling them an attempt to fuel chaos and violence.
