The first direct flight from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia departed after the lifting of Corona sanctions on Wednesday.

According to the 24News HD TV channel, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Saeed Al-Maliki also arrived at Islamabad Airport and presented flowers to the passengers of the first flight to Jeddah.

Saudi Airlines’ flight number SV-727 took off from Islamabad airport carrying more than 250 passengers on board.

Reporter: Usman Javed