Pakistan Stock Exchange moves even higher as privatisation dream is coming true
Thrashes the 71,000 ceiling a day after by-election results indicated political stability
PIA flight leaves 50 passengers in Jeddah due to small plane
Plans are being made to send a special plane to bring them back from Jeddah
PIA flight from Saudi Arabia redirected to Lahore to disembark VIPs
Islamabad-bound flight diverted to Lahore, inconveniencing other passengers
FBR is all set to block SIMS of 0.5m tax evaders
The individuals failed to file their returns despite receiving notices
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar calls first session of Cabinet Committee on Privatization on Saturday
The active list of privatization comprises 25 state enterprises
Bids from interested parties invited for PIA privatisation
Govt will retain 49pc shares in national flag carrier
PIA suspends Hina Sani after her arrest in Canada in passport fraud case
The crew member brought a bad name to Pakistan
Govt reaches a deal with banks on PIA loan reprofiling
Privatisation plan envisages offering 51pc shares of the national flag carrier
Another cabin crew member of PIA slips away in Canada
Flight steward Jibran Baloch is the second PIA crew member to slip away in Canada this month.
Heavy rain disrupts flight operations in Karachi
Several PIA flights and private flights have been cancelled due to heavy rain
Legal formalities completed for PIA privatisation, says minister
Legal formalities completed for PIA privatisation, says minister
PIA is now not great enough to fly with, but Indian airlines are expanding
Akas Air is reportedly close to order around 150 narrow-body Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Privatisation: LHC orders counsel to submit PIA's response
Privatisation: LHC orders counsel to submit PIA’s response
PIA avoids huge embarrassment after FBR restored its bank accounts
Repeated episode is making privatisation case stronger
Court orders production of PTI chairman, Qureshi in cipher case on Nov 28
Special court judge adjourns hearing of cipher case
Govt to unveil Hajj Policy 2024 on Nov 16
Federal minister for religious affairs to unfold Hajj Policy 2024 on Thursday
PIA fined for inadequate cleanliness at Karachi transit kitchen
PIA fined for inadequate cleanliness at Karachi transit kitchen
PIA operates flights for foreign tourists but operations remain disrupted
Airline forced to go for more flight cancellations even after reaching an understanding with PSO
Worried about your PIA? Portugal's president blocks TAP's privatisation
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa cites poor transparency and doubts about the future role of the state
PIA sorts out issues with PSO for smooth fuel supply
Airline’s operations remain disrupted on Saturday with another 59 flights cancelled
PIA in a quagmire with flight operations in complete disorder
Another 49 flights have been cancelled
PIA unable to fly, resulting in more flights cancellations
Worsening financial crisis comes as IMF team is to reach Pakistan on Nov 2 for deal review
Crisis worsens as PIA has to cancel 45 more flights
Worsening state of affairs coincide with IMF pressure to privatise loss-making entities
More flights cancelled as PIA fails to pay for fuel
Nonstop disruption in operations comes as IMF is pressing Islamabad to privatise lossmaking SOEs
PIA flight operations partially restored
Domestic and international flights were either cancelled or delayed over fuel payment issue
Financial crisis cripples PIA flight operations
Over 30 international and domestic flights cancelled or delay
Govt to appoint adviser to draft plan for PIA privatisation
Fawad Hasan Fawad says financial adviser’s report will enable the govt to take a final decision
Tech fault forces PIA plane to make emergency landing at Karachi airport
Reasons behind emergence of fault in Airbus A-320 could not be ascertained
PIA speeds up Roosevelt Hotel's auction process in US
PIA speeds up Roosevelt Hotel’s auction process in US
Cashless PIA unable to disburse salaries to its staff amid prescribed privatisation
The airline has already grounded some aircraft
PIA offers connected flights to 16 destinations in China via Beijing
PIA offers connected flights to 16 destinations in China via Beijing
PIA 'grounds' 11 aircraft amid financial implications
The planes grounded by the national carrier include three Boeing 777s
Aviation minister fears Rs259bn loss if PIA not privatised
The Minister emphasized the need of FDI and administrative control to private sector to sustain PIA
PIA passengers can fly to 16 Chinese cities via Beijing
The national flag carrier also offered 20 percent discount for students
PIA increases flying allowance of pilots
Fifty hours flying and 10 year service will be required to get a 35% increase in flying allowance
PIA plane seized in Malaysia lands in Islamabad
Malaysian authorities had stopped PIA aircraft from flying over non-payment of dues
Pakistan starts Hajj flight operations
PIA will conduct 315 flight to transport 65000 passenger intending to perform Hajj
PIA plane uses Indian airspace due to bad weather in Lahore
The plane safely landed at Multan airport after flying over Indian city of Ferozepur
PIA earns up to Rs60 mln profit in first quarter of current year, NA told
PIA earns up to Rs60 mln profit in first quarter of current year, NA told
PIA reduces fares by 20% on Eid
PIA spokesman said the reduction will be applicable on all domestic flights from April 22 to 25.
PIA pilots refused to take-off due to salaries non-payment
The employee groups 5-10 have not received salaries yet
PIA announces 10pc discount in fares for Eidul Fitr
The discount will be available for intra-country flights
Dar praises aviation ministry's plans to revamp PIA
Aviation Minister briefed the meeting about progress in deals with IFC to outsource three airports
PIA's female grooming manager suspended after allegations of harassment
To investigate, committee formed under the command of DGM security
PTI moves LHC against imposition of Section 144
PTI leader Hammad Azhar filed the petition through his counsel Azhar Siddique
PIA announces fares for Hajj 2023
Airfare for pilgrims from Southern region will be in range of $870 to $1,180
PIA's craft-number crosses 50 after inclusion of two planes into fleet
Largest number since COVID-19 indicates aviation sector is close to full recovery, PIA official
Govt finalizes strategy to outsource three major airports
Govt finalizes strategy to outsource three major airports
PIA to fine staff for smoking during flights
It stated that the airline has a zero-tolerance against smoking onboard.
PIA revamp plan: federal govt to outsource three airports
PIA revamp plan: Federal govt to outsource three airports
PIA inducts another A-320 aircraft into its fleet
With the induction of this aircraft, the number of A320 aircraft in PIA fleet has increased to 14.
Dense fog: PIA partially shifts flight operation from Lahore to Islamabad airport
Dense fog: PIA partially shifts flight operation from Lahore to Islamabad airport
PIA planes escape accidents after hitting birds at Karachi airport
The pilot of Peshawar bound flight immediately landed back at the Karachi airport.
PIA flight steward mysteriously disappears from Toronto airport
PIA flight steward mysteriously disappears from Toronto airport
PIA to start Islamabad-Beijing-Islamabad direct flights by end of October
PIA to start Islamabad-Beijing-Islamabad direct flights by end of October
PIA to operate weekly six flights for Turkiye from Nov 14: Saad Rafique
Initially, four Boeing-777 flights would be operating from Islamabad and two from Lahore to Turkiye.
PIA slashes fares for students by 22pc on flights to China
PIA slashes fares for students by 22pc on flights to China
Railways, PIA fares slashed by 10pc
Saad Rafique said that notification for lowering the trains and PIA fares will be issued on July 17.
PIA inducts another A-320 aircraft into its fleet
PIA could get its ownership after lease expires with mutual understanding of the parties concerned
Eid-ul-Azha: PIA cuts fares by 20pc
Railways had also offered 30% discounts on prices of tickets during Eid.
No Boeing-777 scrapped: PIA spokesman
PIA Spokesman said that eight, out of 12 Boeing-777 aircraft, are part of PIA's operational fleet
CAA mandates face masks on domestic flights after surge in Covid cases
No other changes have been made in coronavirus related guidelines for domestic passengers.
PIA resumes Lahore-Kuala Lumpur flight operation
PIA has now resumed flights from Lahore to Malaysia.
Aviation Minister directs PIA to improve services
The minister had detailed discussions with members of the PIA Board of Directors.
Plane makes emergency landing in Lahore after bird strike
The plane's engine was struck by a bird while landing.
First Hajj flight to depart from Islamabad on Monday
Hajj pilgrims are also being informed about the flights through the website and SMS
PIA's pre-Hajj-flight operation to start from June 6: Spokesman
The first flight, carrying 329 intending pilgrims, will depart from Islamabad.
PIA to operate Hajj flights from eight cities from May 31
PIA to operate Hajj flights from eight cities from May 31
Saad directs to prepare workable business plan for uplift of PIA
He advised the officials to present a fitness report of all airplanes.
PIA appoints Swiss port as handling agent for Saudi operations
PIA appoints Swiss port as handling agent for Saudi operations
PIA finalizes evacuation plan for Pakistanis stranded in Ukraine
The national flag carrier will reportedly operate two flight tomorrow to Poland.
Business plan presented to Finance Ministry to make PIA profitable
A five-year business plan on Tuesday has been presented to Finance Ministry to make PIA profitable
Indian govt refuses to allow special flights to PIA
Indian govt refuses to allow special flights to PIA
PIA decides to operate 63 weekly flights between Pakistan, UAE
PIA decides to operate 63 weekly flights between Pakistan, UAE
Bad weather forces PIA to divert three Lahore-bound flights to Islamabad
447 passengers of these flights will be taken to Lahore by special buses: PIA
Pakistan national carrier inches closer to full international flights
Pakistan's national carrier now meets global safety standards, the country's aviation minister said.
EU ban on PIA flights likely to be lifted as ICAO eases significant safety concerns
ICAO has shown satisfaction on the audit report presented by CAA.
PIA resumes direct flights to Iran after five years
PIA resumes direct flights to Iran after five years
PIA gets permission to operate more flights to Saudi Arabia
PIA gets permission to operate more flights to Saudi Arabia
PIA's Saudi Arabia operation becomes fully operational
Saudi Arabia’s ban on direct travel from Pakistan and several other countries had come to an end
PIA acquires another dry leased airbus-320
PIA would be operating with overall 11 airbuses which would help it generate more revenue
PIA suspends flight operation to Kabul due to security concerns
The national flag carrier has evacuated approximately 3000 passengers.
PIA allowed to resume flight operation to Kuwait
The national flag carrier will operate two flights in a week to the gulf country.
Vaccination certificate required for domestic travel from Oct 1: PIA spokesman
Vaccination certificate required for domestic travel from Oct 1: PIA spokesman
PTI govt recruited 73 individuals in PIA on merit: Ghulam Sarwar
PTI govt recruited 73 individuals in PIA on merit: Ghulam Sarwar
CAA to curb Kuwaiti flights in a tit-for-tat move
'Kuwaiti authorities should allow PIA to conduct flight operations'
Kuwaiti authorities refuse to allow PIA to operate flights
Kuwaiti authorities refuse to allow PIA to operate flights
PIA to operate flights between Lahore and Peshawar twice a week
The flights would be operated on Monday and Friday
First foreign commercial flight since Taliban takeover lands in Kabul
PIA spokesman said at the weekend that the airline was keen to resume regular commercial services
PIA to start commercial flights to Kabul from Monday
We have got all technical clearances for flight operations: spokesperson
PIA uplifts 5.9 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from China to Pakistan
PIA uplifts 5.9 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from China to Pakistan
World hails Pakistan's positive role in Afghanistan evacuation process: FM
FM Qureshi felicitated the CEO of PIA in continuing the flight operation in hard circumstance.
Int'l institutions expressing confidence in PIA's assistance: Farrukh
Int'l institutions expressing confidence in PIA's assistance: Farrukh
Presidential medal awarded to PIA Pilot for dealing with crisis-like situation at Kabul Airport
Captain chose to take off for Islamabad without directions from ATC.
PIA airlifts another 12 million doses of Sinovac vaccines from China to Pakistan
PIA airlifts another 12 million doses of Sinovac vaccines from China to Pakistan
Pakistan continues to evacuate stranded people from Afghanistan
Pakistan continues to evacuate stranded people from Afghanistan
Pakistan airlifts 1,335 nationals of over 30 countries from Kabul
Pakistan has run 24 evacuation flights.
Three PIA flights to leave for Kabul today to evacuate Pakistanis, foreigners
PIA's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said that the first PIA flight will leave for Kabul at 8:00 am.
PIA brings back another 390 people from Kabul
The national flag carrier airlifted people from Kabul, who belonged to ten different countries.
PIA to operate two more flights to bring back people stranded in Kabul
PIA to operate two more flights to bring back people stranded in Kabul
PIA brings in 350 more passengers from Afghanistan
PIA brings in 350 more passengers from Afghanistan
PIA plane stranded at Kabul airport reaches Islamabad
The details about the aircraft and flight have been kept hidden for security reasons.
Chaos at Kabul airport: PIA flights delayed to Afghan Capital
Three scheduled flights of PIA were delayed.
Two PIA aircraft carrying 499 passengers from Kabul arrive in Pakistan
Two PIA aircraft carrying 499 passengers from Kabul arrive in Pakistan
PIA decides to fine unvaccinated workers
In case anyone fails to get vaccinated by 13.08.2021, a fine shall be imposed.
PIA declares COVID vaccine mandatory for cabin crew
Cabin crew must have to show NADRA certificate in case of vaccination
Another PIA flight airlifts 1.5m doses of anti-COVID vaccine from China to Pakistan
Sources said that 10 million doses of anti-COVID vaccine have reached Pakistan during current month.
PIA airlifts another two million doses of Sinovac vaccine from China to Pakistan
Pakistan has been using mainly Chinese vaccines namely Sinopharm and Sinovac
PIA, private airlines' fares increase by over 100pc ahead of Eid
The one-side ticket of airlines from Karachi to Lahore has been charged at Rs13,000
PIA flights increased to facilitate overseas Pakistanis: Fawad Ch
He said overseas Pakistanis were facing difficulties due to the schedule of PIA flights
PIA plane uses Indian airspace to avoid bad weather
PIA plane uses Indian airspace to avoid bad weather
PIA plane carrying two million doses of anti-Covid vaccine arrives in Islamabad
There will be a significant increase in daily vaccinations with the arrival of more vaccines.
PIA decides to add 4 modern planes of low fuel consumption to its fleet: spokesperson
PIA will acquire planes of narrow body on 6 years dry lease.
PIA special flight airlifts over 1.5m doses of Chinese vaccine
another consignment of 2-3 Million doses of Chinese vaccines will reach Pakistan next week: NCOC
PIA announces 10 percent discount for vaccinated passengers above 50
According to PIA officials, the discount on fares will take effect from today (Thursday).
PIA special plane airlifts 1 million vaccine doses from China
Uninterrupted vaccination drive is underway in the country: NCOC
PIA special plane airlifts batch of Sinopharm vaccine to Pakistan from China
PIA will transport another batch of 500,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine on Wednesday
Pakistan makes coronavirus tests mandatory for international travelers
All travelers who arrive in Pakistan will go through Rapid Antigen Testing at Airports.
Reko Diq case: British Virgin Islands HC rules in favor of Pakistan
Reko Diq case: British Virgin Islands HC rules in favor of Pakistan
PIA airlifts 1 mln doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan from China
PIA airlifts 1 mln doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan from China
PIA to operate weekly two flights for Bahrain from today
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has allowed PIA to operate weekly two flights for Bahrain.
PIA planes carrying coronavirus vaccine doses from China lands in Islamabad
PIA planes carrying vaccine doses from China lands in Islamabad
Three PIA planes carrying vaccine doses from China to reach Islamabad today
Three Boeing 777 aircraft of PIA will bring one million COVID vaccine doses to Pakistan from China.
Pakistan receives 500,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine
Pakistan receives 500,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine
PIA starts COVID-19 vaccination of pilots, stewards
Over 250 pilots and stewards have received jabs in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
PIA announces to begin Lahore-Skardu flight operation
The direct flight will reach Skardu in one hour and thirty minutes.
PIA resumes flight operation for Saidu Sharif after 17 years
KP CM Mahmood Khan planted a sapling at the Saidu Sharif Airport.
Starting of flight operation to Saidu Sharif a historic, memorable step: Murad Saeed
Murad Saeed welcomed the decision for the promotion of regional tourism
PIA plane to fly Pakistan cricket team directly to South Africa
PIA plane to fly Pakistan cricket team directly to South Africa
PIA announces increase in flights to Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan
PIA will operate five flights in a week between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the first phase.
PIA hostess allegedly disappears in Canada post Toronto flight
A flight steward named Ramzan Gull went missing on the same day.
Malaysia-held PIA plane returns home after lease payment
Malaysia-held PIA plane returns home after lease payment
FIA completes inquiry into fake pilot license case
one private person, 40 pilots and eight government employees have been nominated in three cases
Malaysia releases PIA plane grounded over lease dispute
The Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered the immediate release of the plane.
PIA announces four flights a week between Karachi and Quetta
The national airline will operate four flights a week between Karachi and Quetta from January 30
Plane seized in Malaysia: PIA pays $7 million to leasing company
The leasing company had filed a case against the PIA in London High Court in October 2020.
Working group meets today to review PIA's concerns over air services agreements
Working group meeting to review PIA's concerns will be held in Islamabad today (Wednesday).
PIA expresses reservations over air services agreements with other countries
PIA convenes working group meeting on Jan 20 in Aviation Division to review air services agreements
Passengers of PIA's impounded plane land in Islamabad
Passengers of PIA's impounded plane land in Islamabad
Owner, director of company that leased PIA plane turn out to be Indians
Malaysian authorities seized PIA plane at Kuala Lumpur airport over unpaid dues on Friday.
Passengers of seized PIA plane to reach Pakistan today
Malaysian authorities seized PIA plane at Kuala Lumpur airport over unpaid dues on Friday.
PIA acquired plane on expensive lease during PML-N term: Ghulam Sarwar
Malaysian authorities seized PIA plane at Kuala Lumpur airport over unpaid dues on Friday.
Stranded PIA passengers in Kuala Lumpur to depart for home today: FO Spokesperson
The FO Spokesperson said the flight arrangements of the stranded passengers had been made.
Malaysian authorities seize PIA plane at Kuala Lumpur airport over unpaid dues
PIA plane was taken into custody on court's order after it landed at Kuala Lumpur airport.
Machh tragedy: Over 50 flights cancelled due to protest
Foreign airline flights from Karachi to Bangkok, Dubai, Kuwait and Colombo have been cancelled
Travel restrictions on UK passengers extended till January 31
Travel restrictions on UK travelers extended till January 31
PIA announces to resume its regular passenger flight service to Saudi Arabia
The spokesman said those intending to fly to S Arabia should ensure their corona PCR test conducted
PIA announces to restart flight operations to Saudi Arabia
The spokesperson said that bringing back Pakistanis stranded abroad is a national responsibility.
Pakistan's Roosevelt Hotel in New York shuts down after 94 years
Pakistan's Roosevelt Hotel in New York shuts down after 94 years
EU, UK retain ban on PIA flights
The decision was made at a meeting of the European Commission on November 17 and 18 in Brussels.
PIA decides to purchase eight new airplanes
The airplanes will be acquired on dry lease of six years.
Federal govt assures IHC of appointing CAA DG in three days
The court has directed to submit notification of CAA DG recruitment till December 8.
Havelian plane crash report released after four years
Aircraft was allowed to proceed on next flight despite the fractured blade: report
ECC approves voluntary retirement of 3500 PIA employees
ECC approves voluntary retirement of 3500 PIA employees
PIA decides to sack 3500 employees to lower deficit
The national flag carrier has also sought Rs12.87 billion from federal government in this regard.
PIA sets economy class fare at Rs 96,000 in new Umrah policy
PIA sets economy class fare at Rs 96,000 in new Umrah policy
NAB launches investigation into PIA's Roosevelt Hotel case
NAB has written a letter to different departments to gather record.
PIA fires 23 employees over fake degrees, bribery, other charges
PIA fires 23 employees over fake degrees, bribery, other charges
PIA to use alternate means for flights from UK, France
PIA to use alternate means for flights to Pakistan from UK, France
Govt has no intention to sell Roosevelt hotel in New York: Sarwar
He said the property had more than a thousand rooms and having an area of 43,313 square feet
New York: PIA's Roosevelt Hotel to shut doors permanently from Oct 31
Notice stated hotel was working on alternative accommodations for guests with future reservations
Claim circulating online that Pakistan has been barred from issuing pilot licences is fake
False claim circulates online that Pakistan has been barred from issuing pilot licences
Surge in ticket prices by PIA, delayed coronavirus reports put jobs of thousands at stake
Fifty thousand Pakistanis are waiting to return to Saudi Arabia.
PIA to operate more flights to Saudi Arabia from today
Sources said that the PIA schedule was limited to 13 flights a week due to coronavirus pandemic.
PIA to not appeal EU flight ban, will review turnaround strategy: officials
European Union Aviation Safety Agency banned PIA from flying to bloc in June over safety concerns.
PIA flight operation continuing despite rains across country: spokesperson
Only two flights from Islamabad to Gilgit were cancelled due to bad weather.
Govt committed to restore prestige of PIA: Ghulam Sarwar
Govt committed to restore prestige of PIA: Ghulam Sarwar
CAA permits international flight operation in Pakistan
CAA permits international flight operation in Pakistan
PIA announces percent discount on domestic flights on Jashne Azadi
The Jashne Azadi offer is announced in order to celebrate the 73rd Independence Day of Pakistan.
Plane crash: PIA announces Rs10 million compensation for legal heirs of PK-8303 victims
Plane crash: PIA announces Rs10 million compensation for legal heirs of PK-8303 victims
PIA directs to check cabin crew through breath analyzer on 100 percent flights
All operating cabin crew are required to cooperate with the medical team: PIA
Most licences valid for Pakistan pilots working abroad: regulator
Airlines in 10 countries had demanded proof of valid flying licences for their Pakistani pilots.
