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Pakistan

PIA flight suddenly falls 26,000 feet but manages to reach destination

Airbus A320 experiences a hydraulic system failure at the cruise of 36,000 feet

Published 24 Sep, 2024 12:22pm

Pakistan

Auction for debt-stricken PIA set for October 1 with six bidders

PIA is currently burdened with a debt of approximately Rs800 billion

Published 21 Sep, 2024 10:26am

Pakistan

Flight to Peshawar ‘accidentally’ lands in Karachi

What is the truth behind viral video?

Published 18 Sep, 2024 12:51am

Pakistan

PIA flight to Peshawar makes emergency landing in Dubai due to technical fault

PIA is investigating the incident

Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:57am

Pakistan

Dar says ‘significant progress’ made in resuming PIA flights to and from UK

‘We have made every effort, including amending laws to meet requirements set by UK Aviation Authority’

Published 07 Sep, 2024 11:02pm

Business & Economy

Privatization of PIA expected to be completed by October, says Arif Habib

He highlighted that any potential buyer will need to add at least 20 aircraft to PIA’s fleet

Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:56am

Pakistan

PIA raises wages of daily-wage employees by Rs5,000

Monthly salary increased up to Rs37,000

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:13am

Pakistan

PIA cancels 8 flights, delays 35 in Karachi due to intense weather conditions

The departure of PIA flight PK 301 from Islamabad has been delayed by one hour

Published 29 Aug, 2024 11:49am

Pakistan

PIA flight to Skardu threatened by technical fault

Plane landed safely at Skardu airport

Published 27 Aug, 2024 04:05pm

Pakistan

PIA staff reunites passenger with lost millions

Authorities later contacted the passenger and ensured the safe return of the money

Published 27 Aug, 2024 03:12pm

Pakistan

PIA prohibits people from taking photos, videos during flight

The airline emphasized that this prohibition is in line with global aviation practices

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 03:17pm

Pakistan

PIA announces 30% fare cut for flights from Karachi to Jeddah, Madinah

Revised fares have already been implemented

Published 20 Aug, 2024 11:15am

Business & Economy

PIA reports financial losses due to aircraft grounding

The routine maintenance of PIA's aircraft took between 44 to 239 days

Published 15 Aug, 2024 12:02pm

Pakistan

PIA offers discount for Independence Day bookings

PIA has a history of providing special fare discounts on various national, religious occasions

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:52am

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’s country manager arrested in Bahrain

Country manager accused of taking passengers’ luggage to his office

Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:40pm

Pakistan

Another PIA steward goes missing in Canada

A total of 14 PIA crew members have not returned after arriving in Toronto since 2023

Published 26 Jun, 2024 04:45pm

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

Business & Economy

Progress in PIA privatisation as six firms pre-qualified

Minister says pre-qualified companies/consortiums will now be able to participate in the bidding process for PIA

Published 04 Jun, 2024 01:10am

Pakistan

PIA introduces discount for students travelling from China to home

Announces a 20% discount for Pakistani students

Published 23 May, 2024 01:58pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz unveils broader plan to sell most state-owned firms

"The sooner we get rid of them the better," Fawad Hassan Fawad said

Published 14 May, 2024 04:25pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz orders privatisation of all SOEs sans strategic ones

Orders ministries to carry out procedures

Updated 14 May, 2024 04:23pm

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

Bilawal forms committee to engage with govt over privatisation issues

herry Rehman, Syed Naveed Qamar and Saleem Mandviwalla part of committee

Updated 06 May, 2024 03:56pm

Pakistan

PIA: Govt extends deadline seeking investors’ interest

Ten companies have expressed interest in acquiring the national flag carrier

Published 03 May, 2024 10:06am

Business & Economy

PIA reduces fares for Pakistani living in Saudi Arabia and pilgrims

Travelers can avail the facility from April 7 to April 11, 2024

Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:22pm

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

Canadian media reveals startling details about PIA hostess arrest

Hina Sani was carrying post stamps not passports

Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:41am

Pakistan

PIA air hostess rearrested in Canada on drug possession charge

Candian authorities found ice in Hina Sani's shoes

Published 02 Apr, 2024 11:03am

Pakistan

PIA air hostess arrested in Toronto for carrying prohibited items

The hostess was carrying multiple passports

Published 29 Mar, 2024 01:51pm