Islamabad: After a hiatus of four and a half years, Pakistan’s national airline has resumed its flight operations to Europe. The first flight, PK-749, departed for Paris with 323 passengers on board and achieved 100% booking.

Speaking at the ceremony marking the resumption, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif highlighted that profitable routes of the national airline had been suspended in the past. He emphasized the importance of privatizing the airline for its revival, stating that the national carrier is a symbol of identity that had been lost.

The fully-booked flight to Paris marks a significant step in the airline’s efforts to regain its position in international aviation markets.