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Pakistan

What’s next for PIA after auction setback?

PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan shares update on national flag carrier

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:39pm

Business & Economy

Govt moves forward with PIA privatization, targeting sale to Qatar or Abu Dhabi

Proposals are underway to include several pre-agreed conditions in the potential sale

Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:09pm

Business & Economy

Overseas Pakistani group offers Rs100 billion to buy PIA

Will assume Rs250 billion in liabilities under its plan

Updated 10 Nov, 2024 05:13pm

Pakistan

Federal cabinet to give final nod on Rs10b bid for PIA, says Privatisation Minister Aleem

Cites he has no objection to provinces' intention to purchase national carrier

Published 03 Nov, 2024 05:43pm

Pakistan

Punjab CM Maryam urges father Nawaz to buy PIA

She has expressed her desire to operate PIA as ‘Air Punjab’

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:50pm

Pakistan

In letter to Centre, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government intends to buy PIA

Offers more than Rs10 billion for national flag carrier

Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:15pm

Pakistan

PIA steward caught smuggling 16 iPhones at Islamabad Airport

Customs officials have taken the steward into custody for legal action

Published 28 Oct, 2024 01:13pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan aims to privatise PIA, outsource Islamabad airport in Nov: Aurangzeb

Finance minister says five-month delay was down to two factors

Published 24 Oct, 2024 05:00pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to auction Pakistan International Airlines on October 30

Gul Asghar explained that PIA's operational assets have been separated for the auction

Published 24 Oct, 2024 09:31am

Pakistan

Airline management issues lead to flight cancellations and delays

Two PIA flights have been cancelled

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 12:43pm

Pakistan

London court rules in favor of eight former PIA employees in unfair dismissal case

Individuals were terminated from their positions two years ago

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:57am

Business & Economy

Pakistan delays bidding for PIA as ministry approves new date

Two officials say bidding was delayed because bidders had wanted more time to evaluate terms for auction

Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49pm

Pakistan

Flight to Peshawar ‘accidentally’ lands in Karachi

What is the truth behind viral video?

Published 18 Sep, 2024 12:51am

Pakistan

PIA dismisses Dubai manager amid harassment allegations

PIA’s UK deputy station manager resigned after fake degree was revealed

Published 12 Sep, 2024 01:56pm

Pakistan

PIA’s ERP system malfunctions, severely affecting operations

The source of the glitch is being affected

Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:26pm

Pakistan

PIA to resume direct flights from Quetta to Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on August 6

Balochistan governor says ATM, first aid and currency exchange facilities will be provided to passengers at Quetta Airport

Published 31 Jul, 2024 12:23am

Pakistan

PIA air hostess busted while smuggling massive amounts of foreign currency

The air hostess was handed over to an investigation team

Updated 28 Jul, 2024 01:18pm

Pakistan

PIA’s country manager arrested in Bahrain

Country manager accused of taking passengers’ luggage to his office

Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:40pm

Pakistan

PIA announces massive decrease in Umrah fare

The fares will remain valid till July 15

Published 30 Jun, 2024 04:01pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to accelerate privatisation of major institutions, including PIA

Finance Minister Aurangzeb says 12 companies have expressed interest in PIA’s privatisation

Published 13 Jun, 2024 12:00am

Pakistan

Toronto-bound PIA flight stops in Karachi after technical fault

The passengers will stay in Karachi and depart later

Published 17 May, 2024 11:59pm

Business & Economy

PSO proposes swapping debt for stake in public sector companies

Everything will be done through competitive bidding, says PSO MD

Published 09 May, 2024 04:53pm

Pakistan

PIA slashes ticket prices for Saudi Arabia

Move will benefit both Umra hopefuls and work visa holders

Published 04 Apr, 2024 03:32pm

Pakistan

Govt specifies minimum requirements for PIA bidders

Individuals must prove a net worth of Rs30 billion

Published 03 Apr, 2024 12:48pm

Pakistan

Dar calls for early resumption of PIA flights to UK in phone call with British counterpart

Two ministers also discuss regional issues including Afghanistan and Gaza

Published 25 Mar, 2024 08:56pm

Pakistan

Govt forms PIA holding company in major step towards privatisation

Reports in February had said that restructuring plan has already been made

Published 21 Mar, 2024 11:43am

Pakistan

PIA to seek help from Canada to locate, repatriate missing cabin crew

As many as 10 workers have disappeared in Canada in two years

Published 02 Mar, 2024 02:58pm

Pakistan

Cabinet approves plan to sell PIA airline on eve of election

'These steps will help attract the investors toward PIA,' says PM Office

Updated 07 Feb, 2024 12:31pm

Business & Economy

Ahead of election, Pakistan seals plan to sell national airline

'Don't throw it away', says PIA source

Updated 02 Feb, 2024 10:41am

World

Top 25 safest airlines: Does PIA feature on the list?

This year the list was expanded to 25 as margins were so small between these airlines

Published 06 Jan, 2024 09:26am