Pakistan Probes Controversial PIA Ad Resembling 9/11

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation into a controversial social media advertisement by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) after it received widespread criticism for its resemblance to the 9/11 attacks. The advertisement, intended to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris, depicted a plane heading towards the Eiffel Tower, evoking imagery similar to the 2001 World Trade Center attacks. This has led to questions about the airline's judgment and oversight, with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar calling the ad 'stupidity' and demanding accountability for its conception. Despite the backlash, PIA has not removed the post, which has gone viral and been viewed millions of times. The incident has added to PIA's history of controversies, including previous bans in Europe due to safety concerns and pilot license scandals. The EU recently lifted its ban on PIA, allowing the airline to resume flights to Paris, while it remains barred from the U.S. and the UK.