Pakistan News
Multan to return to Qatar Airways network
Qatar Airways scheduled flights to Multan International Airport, Pakistan, will resume on February 22nd. The carrier will offer three weekly services initially, increasing to four from March 27th.
Pakistan president opens Expo 2020 pavilion in Dubai
The pavilion is themed around ‘Pakistan: The Hidden Treasure’ and illuminates the unique jewels of the county that may be unknown to many, both within and outside the country.
Kenya leads additions to red list in England
The Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh have been added to England’s ‘red list’ in a move the government argues will protect the country against new variants of Covid-19.
Virgin Atlantic launches Islamabad connection from Manchester
With a significant proportion of Pakistani diaspora living in the region, the new services will provide vital connectivity for friends and relatives visiting family and loved ones.
Oman Air returns to Pakistan after Covid-19 shutdown
Flights to and from Islamabad depart and arrive on Sundays and Thursdays, while flights to and from Lahore depart and arrive on Sundays and Fridays.
British Airways to offer new Lahore route from next month
Lahore is known for its rich culture and will be the second city in Pakistan that British Airways will operate to, following the relaunch of services to Islamabad.
Pegasus launches new route to Karachi, Pakistan
Pegasus has continued to expand its international network with the launch of a new Karachi route. Flights to the capital city of the Sindh province in Pakistan will commence on September 25th.
Virgin Atlantic to offer new Pakistan routes from December
Operating three new routes - from London Heathrow to Lahore and Islamabad, as well as from Manchester to Islamabad - the new services will go on sale next month.
Emirates rebuilds connections to Pakistan
The airline is set to ramp up its flight frequency to/from Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Sialkot, as well as resume passenger services to Peshawar.
Dozens killed in Pakistan train blaze
At least 73 people are now believed to have died after a train caught fire in Pakistan. The train was travelling from the city of Karachi to Rawalpindi when at least three of the carriages burst into flames.
British Airways returns to Islamabad for first time in ten years
British Airways has landed in to Islamabad as it begins its first service between the UK and Pakistan in ten years. Crowds greeted the aircraft in Islamabad as both the Union Flag and Pakistan’s national flag were waved from the cockpit roof hatch.
British Airways to return to Islamabad from next week
British Airways will relaunch flights to Islamabad, Pakistan, from June 2nd. The three-per-week service will be operated on a three-class Boeing Dreamliner.