Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) launched direct flights from Lahore to Baku from Azerbaijan, as part of its continuous impulse to strengthen international air links and promote tourism.
Flight PK-159 started from Lahore airport at 11:50 am, carrying 152 passengers to the capital of Azerbaijan.
A brief but worthy ceremony was held at the airport before the game, attended by Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif as the main guest.
Azerbaijan ambassador to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov and senior aviation officials were also present.
Speaking at the event, Khawaja Asif said not long ago, many believed that Pia struggled to recover. However, after the reforms under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the national carrier is now recovering his balance.
The minister said that the new Baku route was part of PIA’s strategy to expand his network, which would even more strengthen ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
Earlier this month, PIA reported its first annual gain in 21 years and marked a significant change as it advanced with the plans to sell the airline
According to the documents seen by Bloomberg, PIA registered profits per share of RS5.01 for the year ending in December, its first profitable year since 2003, based on audited financial statements.
