Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the launch of new domestic and international flights, aiming to expand its operational footprint.Â
According to a news report, the national carrier will deploy Boeing 777 and Airbus 320 aircraft to connect major cities in Pakistan with destinations in the Middle East.
From January 20, PIA will operate two weekly flights between Sialkot and Bahrain.Â
A weekly flight from Lahore to Kuwait will commence on January 25, while two weekly flights between Lahore and Dammam are scheduled to begin on January 22.Â
Additionally, PIA will introduce a weekly flight from Faisalabad to Jeddah starting January 20 and a weekly service between Sialkot and Doha from January 21. A domestic flight linking Peshawar and Karachi will also launch on January 25.
In a separate development, PIA approved a 25% salary increase for its employees as part of its broader restructuring efforts.Â
Last year, the airline added two more aircraft to its operations fleet, and with its recent initiatives, PIA is aiming for significant growth in the coming year.