Pakistan Updated 20 Dec, 2025 07:16pm PIA flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after technical fault **Jeddah-Lahore flight diverted to Dammam; all passengers safe
Pakistan Updated 21 Nov, 2025 06:47pm PIA flight purser reported missing in Canada amid rising staff uncertainty As privatisation anxiety grows, another crew member allegedly slips abroad during overseas duty
Pakistan Published 20 Nov, 2025 08:21pm PM Shehbaz orders swift, transparent privatisation of PIA Government plans to expand fleet and flight network as bidding for national carrier nears
Business & Economy Published 17 Nov, 2025 07:33pm PIA signs strategic cargo deal with Biman Bangladesh to boost regional trade New agreement to streamline air cargo movement and reduce logistics challenges for textiles, pharma, and agricultural products
Business & Economy Published 04 Nov, 2025 06:22pm PIA blames engineers for sabotaging privatisation, operations gradually restored Airline says aircraft engineers’ work stoppage grounded multiple flights under the pretext of safety, calling it an attempt to derail privatisation
Business & Economy Updated 25 Oct, 2025 12:02am PIA to resume UK flights today after more than five years National flag carrier to relaunch operations with Islamabad-Manchester flight from Saturday, marking a major comeback after the 2020 ban.
Pakistan Published 03 Oct, 2025 11:02pm PIA gets UK permit, set to resume direct flights this month In the first phase, flights to Manchester will restart, followed by Birmingham and London
Business & Economy Published 23 Sep, 2025 09:20pm PIA fails to secure UK licence as private carrier cleared for direct flights Private airline to operate Airbus A320 and A321 jets on Pakistan-UK route
Business & Economy Published 19 Sep, 2025 10:20pm PIA faces severe crisis as CAA flags grave safety lapses National carrier warned over unauthorised repairs, poor planning, and misuse of certifications
Pakistan Published 16 Sep, 2025 03:28pm PIA unveils pre-tax profit in the first half of 2025 PIA sale set to become Pakistan’s first big privatisation in 20 years
Business & Economy Published 12 Sep, 2025 11:33pm PIA to suspend Canada flights for aircraft maintenance National carrier grounds long-haul Boeing 777s for mandatory technical checks
Pakistan Published 05 Sep, 2025 02:38pm FAA team to visit Pakistan for key audit on direct flights CAA confirms readiness of all departments to support the upcoming audit
Pakistan Published 29 Aug, 2025 03:25pm Islamabad International Airport operations to be handed over to UAE in new deal Agreement is set to be finalised under G2G model
Pakistan Updated 09 Jul, 2025 12:38pm Govt approves four potential bidders for PIA Fauji Fertilizer Company and Airblue have been approved to bid for PIA
Pakistan Published 24 Jun, 2025 02:53pm PIA resumes full flight operations to Gulf and Saudi Arabia after Iran-Israel ceasefire Flights suspended earlier due to escalating Middle East conflict
Pakistan Updated 24 Jun, 2025 12:39am PIA suspends flights to Gulf amid Iranian strikes 'Operations will resume once conditions return to normal,' say officials
Pakistan Published 19 Jun, 2025 12:28pm PIA privatisation: EoI submission deadline ends today Govt moves ahead with long-pending PIA privatisation plan
Pakistan Published 11 Jun, 2025 01:19pm Return flight operation for Hajj pilgrims begins First flight arrives in Islamabad
Pakistan Published 10 Jun, 2025 09:37am Post-Hajj flight operation to begin on Tuesday; Dr Ata Ur Rehman Over 88,000 Hujjaj to return to Pakistan on 362 flights
Business & Economy Published 02 Jun, 2025 09:45am PIA concludes pre-Hajj flight operation PIA aids over 3,000 stranded pilgrims abandoned by other airlines
Business & Economy Published 15 May, 2025 01:28pm PIA launches in-flight celebrations to commemorate historic victory in Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos Celebrations feature cake-cutting ceremonies across all domestic and international flights
Pakistan Published 24 Apr, 2025 12:22pm Federal govt issues notice for privatization of PIA PIA operates 268 flights weekly
Pakistan Published 01 Mar, 2025 10:58am Balochistan govt calls for airline fare reductions amid security challenges at highways Balochistan govt urges reduction in soaring airline fares amid travel crisis
Pakistan Published 08 Feb, 2025 12:01am Facing privatisation and crunch, PIA increases employee salaries PIA says decision taken due to inflation
Pakistan Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:40pm Former minister’s ‘exaggerated’ statement cost PIA billions, cabinet told The cabinet approved the formation of a fact-finding committee over the issue
Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 04:55pm Pakistan seeks revival of UK flights as CAA audit begins CAA completes all necessary preparations to meet international
Pakistan Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:09pm Investigation ordered into PIA’s Eiffel Tower advertisement Sherry Rehman says the ad gave a misleading impression
Published 10 Jan, 2025 12:44pm PIA flight takes off for Paris after four years The flight took off from Islamabad
Pakistan Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:02pm PIA announces fleet expansion, new destination The airline is currently working on restoring its aircraft to operational status
Business & Economy Updated 15 Dec, 2024 10:31pm PIA set to soar back to Paris with direct flights in January Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad meets PIA’s marketing representatives