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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has announced to start direct flight operation to Damascus, Syria from Karachi to facilitate pilgrims.

According to a statement, 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 May 28.

Initially, a flight would be operated on weekly basis. The number of flights would be increased gradually The Damascus operation is being launched on the demand of pilgrims who visit holy places each year to pay their respects.

Meanwhile, the aviation minister said the main objective of starting direct flight operation to Damascus was to provide the best possible facilities to the countrymen.

He appealed to the pilgrims to worship there with devotion and pray for the country’s progress and prosperity. The network of PIA would be expanded with addition of new planes in its fleet, he said.

“Our aim is to provide better and more comfortable travel facilities to pilgrims and other passengers,” Rafique said. He said PIA was on the path of development and soon new planes would be made part of its fleet.

The minister appealed to the pilgrims going to Damascus to offer special prayers for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.