Pakistan's flag carrier has drawn widespread criticism for putting out an advertisement that showed a plane flying towards the Eiffel Tower. The ad was meant to promote the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines' flights to the French capital and had the caption "Paris, we're coming today".

Pakistan International Airlines came under intense scrutiny after it shared an advert that appeared to show one of its planes flying into the iconic Eiffel Tower

Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation following criticism over a Pakistan International Airline advert showing a plane flying towards the Eiffel Tower in Paris. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The controversial post on PIA's official X account showed a picture of an airplane that appeared to be headed for the Eiffel Tower with the words, "Paris, we're coming today." There is another line on the graphic,

"Is this an advertisement or threat?" one person wrote online, joining a chorus of criticism. Pakistan's prime minister has now ordered an inquiry into the controversial ad.

An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.

The Pakistan International Airlines released the advertisement on Friday to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris that same day. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Pakistan’s national airline has come under fire for a “tone deaf” advert that appears to show a plane flying into the Eiffel Tower.

In a post on X, PIA shared an image of a plane heading towards the Eiffel Tower and the caption read: 'Paris, we are coming today,' drawing severe criticism for its resemblance to the 9/11 attacks