Pakistan, June 29 -- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of Lahore-Manchester and Islamabad-Beijing flights, restoring two key international routes. The move expands travel options for passengers heading to the United Kingdom and China. Demand has been strong, with the first Lahore-Manchester flight already fully booked.

PIA said two-way flights between Lahore and Manchester will resume from July 1 after a five-year suspension. The first Manchester-Lahore flight will operate on July 1, while the first Lahore-Manchester service will depart on July 2 aboard a Boeing 777 aircraft. The airline confirmed that all 310 seats on the July 2 flight have already been booked.

The national carrier noted that its UK ope...