Lahore, April 13 -- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced direct flights from Lahore to Baku, Azerbaijan. The flights will operate twice a week, departing every Saturday and Wednesday, ARY News reported on Sunday.

The flights will provide a boost to bilateral tourism and trade relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.

To introduce the new route, PIA organised an event for travel agents and tour operators, providing them with flight details and benefits, as per ARY News.

The direct air link will make it easier for people to travel between the two countries.

Earlier this month, PIA announced to launch direct flights to Azerbaijan's capital Baku from Karachi.

According to details available with ARY News, Azerbaijan's Civ...