British Airways flies to Pakistan for first time in 11 years

    A British Airways flight landed in Islamabad – the first time the carrier has flown to Pakistan in 11 years.

    The airline suspended flights to the country in September 2008 in the wake of the Mariott Hotel bombing in the capital.

    The Boeing 787 departed Heathrow and touched down at Islamabad International Airport, with passengers welcomed by an entourage of government officials.

    More from International

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

      Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm

    • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

      Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

    • Remix Saturdays Remix Saturdays

      Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm

    • Legal Show Legal Show

      Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.