Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated the nation on the resumption of PIA flights to Europe, saying the direct flights will facilitate the expatriate Pakistanis.

In a statement today (Friday), he said the ban on flights inflicted loss worth billions of dollars on the national flag carrier and hurt its reputation.

He said with the blessings of God Almighty, the government restored the image of PIA. He said the airline is on the path of development following the resumption of flights to Europe. In this regard, he commended the efforts of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and other relevant departments.