Pakistan national flag carrier on Saturday operated a special flight for Hindu pilgrims as 159 Indian Hindu yatris were airlifted from Lahore to Peshawar en route to Karak, where they visited a century-old temple.
Reports in local media said Hindu pilgrims hailing from Indian some other foreign countries travel to Kark via Peshawar on Pakistan’s national flag carrier. PIA reportedly transported Indian passengers to Pakistan after the refusal from Indian Civil Aviation (ICA) to operate in Indian airspace under the pressure of Indian national airline.
PIA Chief said the national airline was making special arrangements for the promotion of religious tourism in Pakistan and added that in 2021, the airline had expanded its Northern area operations and also operated special flights for Hindu pilgrims.
