Pakistan’s flag carrier completes first flight from Dubai to Skardu with 80 passengers

KHAPLU, Pakistan: The first direct international flight from Dubai to Skardu landed on Monday morning with 80 passengers onboard, a spokesperson for Pakistan International Airlines said.

Passengers and officials said that the route would make Pakistan’s picturesque northern regions more accessible to foreign travelers and create ease of travel for locals working in the UAE.

Skardu is a beautiful valley, 7,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes and lush green valleys. The region is home to a variety of wildlife, including snow leopards, ibex…