Share:Amidst the uncertainty in Afghanistan, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is actively carrying out its operations from Kabul having evacuated 1100 people within two days with more such flights in the pipeline. Considering the volume of demand, the national flag carrier increased the number of flights from five to 14 for this week. The PIA has now coordinated with AFCENT and has just resumed its operations in Kabul. The Pakistan Embassy in Afghanistan immediately contacted PIA which started planning flights to Kabul to assist with the repatriation mission. The PIA chief was personally supervising the desk and was in contact with Afghanistan CAA, military officials, Pakistan’s Embassy in Kabul, and the foreign ministry.

Source: The Nation August 18, 2021 16:18 UTC