PIA says its planes safe as Airbus recalls jets for software repairs
it is clarified that PIA did not load the faulty software patch, hence our planes are perfectly safe and there shall be no flight disruption consequently," the national carrier said in a statement
PIA privatisation rescheduled amid renewed government push for investors
PIA privatisation postponed to late December, with four qualified bidders and plans to expand fleet.
PM orders fast-track, transparent PIA privatisation
The prime minister chaired a high-level meeting at the PM House to review key matters related to the PIA and emphasised that improving operational efficiency must remain a top priority.
Khawaja Asif rejects propaganda against PIA as malicious, baseless
He said that PIA's flight operations strictly adhere to Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) and international safety standards.
PIA runs all operations as per international regulations: spokesman
Rejects data pertaining to air operations and maintenance as incorrect and fabricated
PIA sacks SAEP president, secretary amid strike row
The move comes amid a tense standoff between PIA management and its aircraft engineers.
PIA flight bound for Jeddah makes emergency landing at Karachi airport
The flight was carrying 344 passengers, including a large number of Umrah pilgrims.
PIA engineers protest causes nationwide flight disruptions
The strike, organised by the Aircraft Engineers’ Association, comes amid growing dissatisfaction among engineers with the behavior of the national airline’s CEO.
PIA flight operations restored after disruption caused by protest
The airline assured the public, “Flight operations are being fully restored and customer convenience is our utmost priority and that our operations run smoothly”
PIA flights disrupted after aircraft engineers' protest intensifies
Flights from Lahore to Madinah, Islamabad, and Karachi to Jeddah, flights from Lahore to Abu Dhabi and from Islamabad to Dammam and Dubai were badly affected
Govt aims to complete sale of PIA by year-end: privatisation chief
He said the government had divided the process to privatise state-owned entities into three phases
Pre-bidders refuse to pay FBR taxes and CAA dues in PIA privatization process
The bidders have argued that the amounts owed were already collected through ticket sales and utilized by PIA, and therefore should be booked against the holding company instead
PIA privatisation hits a snag as bidders raise new demands
The privatisation process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has run into fresh hurdles as bidders rejected the government’s existing business framework
PIA's first direct flight lands at Manchester Airport after five-year break
Khawaja Asif informed that initially, two weekly flights will operate on this route, with plans to expand the operation to Birmingham and London in the next phase.
PIA resumes flights to UK after over five years
PIA resumes flights to the UK after over five years. The first flight from Islamabad to Manchester took off, with two weekly flights planned. A portrait of Manchester marked the milestone.
PIA to resume UK flights from October 25
PIA announces the resumption of UK flights from October 25, with two weekly services from Islamabad to Manchester. The airline plans to increase frequency and add London flights in the second phase.
PIA to launch flights from Manchester after UK aviation clearance
Cargo licence to run until 2030 from three major Pakistani cities
PIA posts profit in 20 years ahead of planned privatisation
The airline recorded a pre-tax profit of 11.5 billion in the six months to June
PIA to shut Lahore–Paris flight operation from Sept 17
The last flight from Paris to Lahore will depart on September 12
Several PIA flights cancelled, delayed as rain batters Karachi
Domestic services cancelled, international departures delayed
PIA swings from heavy loss to Rs26bn profit, but holding company takes Rs47bn hit
PIA Holding Company has been left nursing a massive Rs47.5 billion loss
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott all-praise for PIA, shares flight video
Marriott shared that her personal passion for aviation led her to the aircraft’s cockpit
No responsibility fixed despite PIA faced Rs200b loss in 2020 fake pilot licence scandal: report
The airline continues to face reputational and financial damage from claims of ex-aviation minister
UK lifts longstanding ban on Pakistani airlines
Pakistan has been removed from the UK’s Air Safety List
Govt eyes $1bn valuation for Roosevelt Hotel in New York
The process will be managed by real estate advisory firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
PIA successfully concludes post-Hajj 2025 operations
Over 41,500 pilgrims return home via national flag carrier
Pakistan prequalifies four investors for PIA, approves Roosevelt Hotel joint venture deal
The prequalified parties will now proceed to the buy-side due diligence phase
Flights asked to observe extreme cautions amid monsoon
Pilots warned about presence of birds in abundance around Karachi airport
Deputy PM Dar says actively engaged with UK for resumption of PIA flights
PIA resumed flights to Europe in January
Rs7.5tr SOE losses, pension liabilities surpass defence, development budgets
He emphasised the urgent need for reforms in the energy sector
Lahore airport to face partial closure from July 1
All domestic and international airlines instructed to adjust flight schedules accordingly
PIA resumes Gulf flights following Iran-Israel ceasefire
PIA has restarted flights, though some operational delays persist.
Direct flight from Lahore to Paris takes off from Allama Iqbal Airport
The event included a cake-cutting ceremony
Karachi-Lahore flight caught in storm, makes emergency go-around
The flight initially experienced a smooth descent, but disaster struck as the wheels touched down
Bad weather affects flight operations in Lahore, Islamabad
Flights were delayed, cancelled, grounded
PIA announces direct flights from Lahore to Paris
Flight will depart every Wednesday from Allama Iqbal International Airport
Pakistan, India resume flight operations as tensions ease post-ceasefire
Over 2,000 Indian flights have been affected in 18 days resulting in losses exceeding INR 400 crore
150 flights cancelled across Pakistan despite ceasefire
45 flights from Karachi, 38 from Lahore, 40 from Islamabad, 10 from Multan were cancelled
India closes airspace to Pakistan until May 23 amid escalating tensions
No Pakistani aircraft would be permitted to use Indian airspace during this period.
Pakistan's Hajj flight operation begins tonight
PIA's first flight carrying 393 pilgrims will depart from Islamabad at 4:45am
PIA's Lahore-Baku flight another leap toward glory
PIA has resumed the direct flights to Baku as part of its ongoing efforts to expand connectivity
PIA launches direct flights from Lahore to Baku to boost tourism
The inaugural flight to Baku took off from Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport
Leap toward glory: PIA's Lahore-Baku direct flights from April 20
New flight operation is part of PIA’s efforts to expand international connectivity and transform it
PM hails PIA's financial achievement as 'major turnaround after decades of losses'
After 21 years, it has achieved an operating profit of Rs9.3bn and net profit of Rs26.2bn
PIA announces pre-Hajj operation for 2025
PIA will operate 280 special flights to transport over 56,000 Pakistanis to Saudi Arabia
PIA aircraft set to roar for UK destinations after Eid
It comes three months after PIA resumed its Europe operations after four-year hiatus
PIA set to resume UK flights after Eid
The announcement was made by Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK
Privatisation of PIA to be completed in three months: minister
Pakistan hopes to fly on new European routes
PM Shehbaz pushes for PIA's privatisation by June
According to sources, the government is planning to privatise the national flag carrier by this June
Umrah pilgrims denied boarding due to absence of polio vaccination certificates
PIA, private, foreign carriers, offloaded 228 passengers in 24 hours
Gwadar skies come alive with roar of PIA flights
The inaugural flight (PK-197) having 39 passengers on board took off for Muscat
Federal cabinet takes key decisions in various sectors
PM calls for efforts to streamline the process of relief package for the deserving
Another high for PIA as new Gwadar International Airport welcomes inaugural flight
The inaugural flight received water-cannon salute on its arrival
PIA says ad showing plane flying toward Eiffel Tower never meant to hurt 9/11 victims
PIA spokesman said ad was only meant to celebrate that airline was resuming flights to Europe
PIA's flights to UK likely to resume within two to three months, Senate told
Ishaq Dar says all-out efforts are being made for the resumption of PIA’s flights to UK
PIA to expand operations in Europe after removal of four-year ban
It will expand its network in Europe on a commercial basis
PIA flight lands in Paris after four years, passengers receive warm welcome
PIA flight lands in Paris after four years, passengers receive warm welcome
PM hails departure of PIA's first flight to Paris after European routes reopen
PM said Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif and officers deserve appreciation
Khawaja Asif cuts ribbon as PIA flight takes off for momentous journey to Paris after four-year hiatus
Khawaja Asif says efforts are being made to arrange direct flights to UK and USA destinations soon
PIA direct flight to Paris set to swim skies after four-year hiatus
The PIA flight will take off for Paris with its near optimum passenger capacity.
PIA flight for Paris to depart tomorrow after four-year hiatus
It gets overwhelming response as all tickets sold out
Pakistan's economy stages a comeback in 2024
Reports say Pakistan’s economic outlook is witnessing positive changes
PIA aims to expand fleet to improve flight operations
The 11th Airbus 320 AP-BOM has been inducted into the operational fleet with new engines
Flight operation to Europe to be milestone for PIA privatisation: Aleem Khan
Welcomes starts of PIA flight to Europe
PIA flights to UK will resume soon: Khawaja Asif
Khawaja Asif said private airlines have submitted requests to operate on various domestic routes.
Govt resumes push for PIA privatisation process
The Privatisation Commission Board is expected to meet this week
PIA's direct flight to Paris will take off on Jan 10, 2025
Ban caused a loss of nearly $150 million a year to PIA, officials say
PIA flights to Europe will resume in January
Customers were making calls to inquire about the new flights
PIA names acting CEO as it prepares to resume European flights
The airline expects to resume flights to Europe, starting with Paris
SC constitutional bench greenlights PIA privatisation in 'fair manner'
The constitutional bench disposed of the case by withdrawing the earlier order
PM hails lifting of ban on PIA flights by EASA
PM said that lifting of the ban will strengthen PIA’s reputation and benefit it financially.
European Commission officially lifts ban on PIA: CAA
DG CAA acknowledged officials of European Commission and EASA for their consistent coordination.
KP again reaches out to govt to participate in PIA bidding
KP Investment Board writes another letter to Centre to consider potential deal
PIA to carry 35,000 Hajj pilgrims to facilitate their travel
Agreement formally signed between PIA, Ministry of Religious Affairs
Pakistani-led Canadian group Al-Nihang offers $358m to acquire PIA
Group to be responsible for PIA’s existing liabilities of $896m, retain all employees for 3 years
Punjab govt has no intention to buy PIA: Azma Bokhari
Criticises KP govt for showing interest in buying national flag carrier
Marriyum Aurangzeb refutes claims of PIA purchase by Punjab government
Says there is no truth to meaningless rumours
'Air Punjab': Nawaz Sharif hints at possibility to acquire PIA
He criticised the former minister during PTI tenure who made remarks about fake license of pilots
PIA sell-off halts as lone bidder offers paltry Rs10bn for stake
The bid is far below the Privatisation Commission’s expectation of Rs85.03bn
Another PIA flight attendant goes missing in Canada
The PIA steward Mohsin Raza disappeared from his hotel room.
PIA offices to remain closed from Oct 14-16 in Islamabad
Islamabad is set to host SCO meeting on October 15 and 16
Peshawar-bound PIA flight from Muscat diverted to Karachi after technical problem
PK-260 flight had departed from Muscat
Bidding date for PIA's sell-off extended to October 31
The draft agreement is now set to be signed on October 25
PIA flight PK-284 makes emergency landing in Dubai due to 'technical fault'
Plane landed back in Dubai on the instructions of air traffic controller
Process to privatise PIA to be finalised by October: Khawaja Asif
Khawaja Asif said PIA currently faces a debt burden of Rs 800 billion
PIA starts direct flights to Jeddah from Faisalabad
The flight PK-763 carried 170 passengers from Faisalabad to Jeddah.
PIA announces cut in Umrah fares to facilitate pilgrims
The facility of travel from Pakistan on discounted fares will be effective till July 15
PIA bidding process to take place in first week of August
The development came during a meeting of the Federal Cabinet
PIA's special flights bring 1,368 students from Bishkek
Two more flights will depart Lahore and Islamabad
PIA offers 20 percent discount for students traveling from China to Pakistan
The national flag carrier increases baggage allowance up to 60 kilograms
Bidding for PIA will be broadcast live, Aleem Khan tells senators
Minister says entire privatisation process will be transparent, publicly accessible
PIA flight to Toronto diverted to Karachi due to technical fault
The flight will leave for Toronto at 1:00 pm today (Saturday).
All state-owned enterprises, except strategic ones, to be privatised: PM
Says running businesses isn’t a government job
PIA flight delayed at Dubai airport after reports of smoke from plane
Later, it departed for Islamabad after thorough inspection
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.
