In Islamabad, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an investigation into a controversial social media post by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The post, which celebrated the resumption of flights to Europe after a four-year hiatus, was criticized for its imagery resembling the 9/11 attacks. The post featured a plane heading towards the Eiffel Tower with the French flag in the background, captioned "Paris, we are coming today."
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed his disapproval of the post, calling it "stupidity" during a parliamentary address. The post, shared on January 10, quickly gained over 21.2 million views.
PIA's first flight to Paris, PK 749, successfully landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport, marking the end of a four-year suspension. The flight was warmly received by Charge d'Affairs Huzefa Khanum and the Pakistani community in Paris. The suspension was initially due to a scandal involving the validity of pilots' licenses, which led to the European Aviation Safety Agency revoking PIA's permit to fly in the region.
Minister for Defence and Aviation Khawaja Muhammad Asif, PIA acting CEO Khurram Mushtaq, and Secretary Aviation were present at Islamabad airport to see off the passengers.
PIA stands for Pakistan International Airlines, which is the national airline of Pakistan. It operates flights to various destinations around the world.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan. He is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions for the country.
The 9/11 attacks refer to a series of terrorist attacks that took place in the United States on September 11, 2001. It involved the crashing of airplanes into important buildings, causing a lot of destruction and loss of lives.
Ishaq Dar is the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan. He assists the Prime Minister in managing the country's affairs and making decisions.
The pilot license scandal in Pakistan involved the discovery that many pilots were flying with fake or questionable licenses. This led to safety concerns and the suspension of flights to certain destinations.
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