Pakistan News And Discussion-10

[Naresh]

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Republic of Germany has cast the first stone against the Pakistan International Airlines by banning its Airbus A310 and Boeing 747 aircraft from landing in Frankfurt, forcing PIA to cancel its flight PK761 today from Islamabad to Frankfurt via Istanbul and back via the same route. PIA sources told Daily Times that PK761 would fly to Istanbul at the scheduled departure time from Islamabad, and return to Islamabad the following day without going on to Frankfurt. It was learnt that PIA’s flights to Paris might also be affected shortly. Meanwhile, it has been found that PIA has been making efforts to legally defend itself against an anticipated EU decision to ban all but seven of its aircraft. PIA is also planning s alternative routes to North America. staff report

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