Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) launched direct flights from Lahore to Azerbaijans Baku on Sunday, as part of his ongoing push to strengthen international air connections and promote tourism.
Flight PK-159 left Lahore Airport at. 11:50 and transported 152 passengers to Azerbaijan’s capital.
A short but worthy ceremony was held at the airport before departure, participated by Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif as a main guest.
Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov and senior aircraft officials were also present.
When he spoke at the event, Khawaja Asif said not long ago many thought Pia would fight to recover. However, following Reforms under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership, the national carrier regains its foot.
The minister said the new Baku route was part of Pia’s strategy to expand his network, which would further strengthen the ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
Earlier this month, Pia reported his first annual profit of 21 years and marked a significant reversal as it went on with plans to sell the airline
According to documents seen by Bloomberg, PIA’s earnings registered per. Share of RS5.01 for the year ending in December, the first profitable year since 2003, based on audited accounts.
