QUETTA: Iran Air launched its first flight between Quetta and Zahedan, the capital of Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province.
An Airbus A-319 landed at Quetta International Airport at 9:15pm and departed for Zahedan at 11:30pm with 75 passengers on board after a stay of over two hours.
Initially, the airline will operate one flight a week on this route, with the possibility of adding more flights depending on passenger demand.
A ceremony was held at the airport to mark the occasion. It was attended by the Iranian consul general and officials from the Iranian Consulate in Quetta, members of the business community, and representatives of the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Quetta Airport Manager Waheed Shah, Terminal Manager Ismail Khoso, and the ASF chief security officer were also present to see off the passengers.
Last month, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that Pakistani pilgrims will not be allowed to travel by road to Iran and Iraq for Arbaeen this year due to security concerns.
He said in a social media post that the decision was made after consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Balochistan government, and security agencies.
