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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed direct flights between Lahore and Manchester after six years, with the first flight from Punjab’s provincial capital taking off on Thursday.
According to a statement issued by PIA, PK-709 departed from Lahore with 325 passengers on board.
An inaugural ceremony was held at Lahore airport, where PIA Chief Operating Officer Khurram Mushtaq saw off the passengers, the statement said.
Hours ago, the first flight destined for Lahore left Manchester on Wednesday night.
