{"id":261674,"date":"2022-05-21T08:15:16","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T03:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=261674"},"modified":"2022-05-21T08:15:16","modified_gmt":"2022-05-21T03:15:16","slug":"pia-to-operate-direct-flights-to-syria-from-next-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pia-to-operate-direct-flights-to-syria-from-next-week\/","title":{"rendered":"PIA to operate direct flights to Syria from next week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nPakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced to start direct flight operation to Damascus from Karachi to facilitate the pilgrims.<br \/>\nThe decision to this effect was taken on the directives of Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique. The first PIA flight would depart from Karachi on 28th of this month.<br \/>\nThe national flag carrier called on travellers to check out its website for \u201cattractive fares and offers.\u201d Every year, hundreds of Pakistanis visit Syria and Iraq for pilgrimage.<br \/>\n\u201cNow fly directly to #Damascus onboard #PIA, to embark upon the journey of spiritualism and awakening. Flights resuming from May 28, 2022,\u201d PIA said in a tweet.<br \/>\nThe PIA said a weekly flight would be operated initially but the number of flights would be gradually increased. \u201cOur goal is to provide better and more comfortable travel facilities to our compatriots,\u201d the statement said.<br \/>\nIn January this year, the Pakistan government issued new rules for pilgrims traveling to Syria, including special approvals needed from Pakistani and Syrian authorities. \u201cBefore leaving for Syria, you must obtain a group visa from the Syrian Immigration Authority and obtain a NOC from the Pakistani Embassy in Damascus,\u201d the ministry said in a notification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced to start direct flight operation to Damascus from Karachi to facilitate the pilgrims. The decision to this effect was taken on the directives of Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique. The first PIA flight would depart from Karachi on 28th of this month. 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