Norwegian Pakistanis press for resumption of PIA direct flights
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume direct flights between Pakistan and Norway, with the move being prioritized to address the pressing needs of the Pakistani community living in the Scandinavian country.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Norway,
Saadia Altaf Qazi, said the issue was discussed during a recent telephone
conversation with PIA Chief Executive Officer Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Amir
Hayat. She conveyed the concerns of senior citizens and businesspeople in
Norway, who have been urging the national carrier to restart direct flight
operations at the earliest.
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The ambassador termed the development a moment of great relief and happiness for the community, expressing confidence that, God willing, direct flights between Pakistan and Norway would begin very soon.
She stressed that the resumption of
direct air connectivity would not only ease travel for the Pakistani diaspora
but also help strengthen economic and commercial ties between the two
countries, addressing a long-standing demand of the community.
In response, the PIA CEO assured
that flight operations between Pakistan and Norway would commence shortly,
offering greater convenience to passengers.
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Ambassador Qazi also reiterated her commitment to the welfare of Pakistanis in Norway, noting that just as she had facilitated services such as dual nationality processing and the establishment of NADRA counters, she would continue to work to ensure the restoration of direct PIA flights for the benefit of the community.
Source: Minute Mirror