New airline service launched

In a significant development aimed at repairing regional relations and increasing connectivity between provinces, a new private airline inaugurated its maiden flight from Peshawar to Lahore, carrying Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. The historic inaugural journey saw Governor Kundi greeted by Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb upon landing at Allama Iqbal International Airport.

Aurangzeb welcomed the governor and passengers on behalf of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, praising the move as a foundation for fostering goodwill between Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Governor Kundi expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for facilitating the new air route, stressing its importance as a bridge uniting the two provinces. He emphasized that the initiative goes beyond a simple flight, aiming to transcend historical tensions and promote economic growth, trade, and cultural exchange.

Kundi highlighted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's rich heritage as the cradle of ancient civilizations, suggesting that Punjab's progressive governance practices could be replicated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He also extended a formal invitation to Chief Minister Maryam Aurangzeb and the Punjab leadership to visit Peshawar in the near future.

During the inauguration ceremony, Governor Kundi announced that South Airways had previously established flights between Peshawar and Quetta. The recent Peshawar-Lahore service represents a further expansion of air connectivity within the region. Kundi revealed that South Airways planned to introduce additional routes, including flights to Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan, as part of concerted efforts to enhance air links and facilitate movement across the area.