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CEO PIA and Iraqi Ambassador Discuss Flights for Iraq

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August 7, 2020, Islamabad

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Chief Executive Officer PIA, Arshad M. Malik met the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq at Islamabad, H.E. Hamid Abbas Lafta.

The meeting was held in a congenial environment and matters pertaining to the possibility of starting PIA's operations to Iraq during Ashura and Arba'een, facilitation of PIA Passengers and their pilgrimage to the holy sites were discussed.

His Excellency the Ambassador assured the CEO of his full cooperation and support in facilitating passengers and PIA’s Flight Operations to the destination.

This was a preliminary meeting aimed at developing a consensus and a better understanding of the situation which will be followed by mid-tier tactical meetings in the future.

Source: PIA Press Release
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PIA to operate special flights for zaireen between Pakistan and Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Najaf for Arbaʽeen observance. Flights to be operated from September 27 to October 5.

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Re: CEO PIA and Iraqi Ambassador Discuss Flights for Iraq

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Karachi, 15 September 2020 :

PIA has announced its special flight operations to Najaf and Baghdad for Arbaeen ; the flight schedule has been finalized said PIA spokesman.

Passengers can now travel from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad to Najaf and Baghdad. The flights will operate from 27 September till October 5, 2020. PIA has introduced special discounted fares for zaireen.

CEO PIA Air Marshal Arshad Malik sharing his views on the finalization of flight schedule said that PIA has always provided air services to the citizens of the country and we feel privileged to serve zaireen. He instructed PIA officials to provide best services to the passengers.

On the instructions of Federal Minister for Aviation, Ghulam Sarwar Khan, these flights have been scheduled keeping in view maximum convenience for the zaireen .

Earlier, meetings were held between CEO PIA and Iraq's Ambassador to Pakistan which led to the swift commencement of special flights.

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Due to re-emerging COVID-19 pandemic, Iraqi authorities have cancelled permission given to PIA for operation of flights between Pakistan and Iraq.

Iraqi authorities have taken this decision to reduce the number of visitors in Karbala and Najaf for maintaining social distance to prevent COVID-19 from spreading during Arbaʽeen.

Earlier, PIA had announced plan to operate special flights to Najaf and Baghdad from Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore from September 27 to October 5 for Zaireen visiting Iraq for Arbaʽeen observance.

Passengers can get tickets refunded without any deduction.

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Today, PIA Airbus A320 (aircraft registration AP-BLV) performed special flight PK6241 from Karachi to Najaf to transport Zaireen traveling to Iraq for Arbaʽeen observance.

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Source: flightradar24.com

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Today, PIA Airbus A320 (aircraft registration AP-BLU) departed from Lahore at 10:16 PM as special flight PK6251 to Najaf to transport Zaireen traveling to Iraq for Arbaʽeen observance.

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Today, PIA Airbus A320 (aircraft registration AP-BLV) performed special flight PK6261 from Karachi to Najaf.

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PIA to operate four special flights to Najaf between October 15 and 17 - two flights from Karachi and two flights from Lahore.

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PIA to operate flights to Najaf on October 15, 16 and 17.

Flights to be operated from Karachi and Lahore

One way fare from Karachi PKR 39,000/-

One way fare from Lahore PKR 49,000/-

Baggage allowance 30kg

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Today, PIA Airbus A320 (aircraft registration AP-BLU) performing special flight PK6251 from Lahore to Najaf.

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Today, PIA Airbus A320 (aircraft registration AP-BLV) performed special flight PK6261 from Peshawar to Najaf.

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Today, PIA Airbus A320 (aircraft registration AP-BLV) performing special flight PK6271 from Karachi to Najaf.

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Today, PIA Airbus A320 (aircraft registration AP-BLU) performed Islamabad to Najaf flight PK6281.

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Today, PIA Airbus A320 (aircraft registration AP-BLU) arrived in Faisalabad at 5:17 AM as special flight PK6292 from Baghdad with Zaireen returning from Iraq.

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