RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has finalised its flights schedule to facilitate pilgrims intending to visit Iraq on the occasion of Ashura.

A spokesman for the PIA said seven special flights planned for Najaf in Iraq will be operated from August 2 to 7. According to its traditions, PIA would provide as much convenience as possible to the visitors, he added.

He said the special flights will depart from Karachi to Najaf and provide easy connections to other cities of the country. “PIA arranges flights for Ashura as well as Arbaeen every year,” the spokesman said, adding that bookings for the flights have started.

Published in Dawn, August 2nd, 2022