Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal accused PTI of seeking an NRO-like deal and Imran Khan's release via executive order during ongoing talks with the government.
The Pakistan International Airlines flight took off from Islamabad around 1240 pm (0740 GMT) heading for Paris, AFP journalists saw, becoming the only carrier to offer a direct route to and from the European Union.
Yousafzai was evacuated from the country in 2012 after being shot by the Pakistan Taliban, who were enraged by her activism, and she has returned to the country only a handful of times since.
Elon Musk confirmed Starlink has applied to launch internet services in Pakistan but is awaiting government approval. The move comes as Pakistan faces significant internet disruptions, with losses of $1.62 billion in 2024 alone
