Successive governments’ failure to offload loss-making SOEs has played a major role in Pakistan’s prevailing economic crunch
Pakistan International Airlines
National flag carrier cancels over 300 flights in 10 days amidst financial crunch that prevents purchase of fuel
Flag carrier says it is slashing fares on special instructions of minister Khawaja Saad Rafique
In statement, national flag carrier blames ‘unprofessional’ attitude of Taliban government for decision
National flag carrier’s operations to China also suspended for three weeks after 10 travelers from Pakistan test positive for novel coronavirus
In statement, EASA says it cannot restore national flag carrier’s operations until confidence has been restored in certification activities of CAA
Valued at over $1 billion, it is likely the property will be redeveloped into a mixed-use office space
First flight to travel from Manchester to Islamabad, with around 250 passengers onboard
New FAA rating means Pakistan airlines will be subject to additional inspections, be barred from adding new routes
P.M. Khan says plans to reform state carrier must be expedited
U.S. Bars PIA Operations in Latest Fallout of ‘Dubious’ Licenses Scandal
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn email sent by a U.S.-based law firm, PIA has been informed that it is no longer allowed to utilize American airspace
Pakistan Says Probe of ‘Dubious’ Pilot Licenses Will Complete Within Week
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn press conference, lawmakers claim all PIA pilots currently flying have been verified to possess valid credentials
National carrier permitted to continue operating flights to Europe until July 3
In statement, the European Union Air Safety Agency has said the decision can be appealed
International Air Transport Association terms ‘dubious licenses’ a ‘serious lapse’ in safety oversight
In statement, national flag carrier acknowledges findings of preliminary probe into Karachi plane crash
Aviation minister submits initial report to Parliament, claims pilots were ‘distracted’ and not focusing on their job
Initial Report on PIA Crash to be Made Public on June 22: Ghulam Sarwar Khan
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportAviation minister says explanation sought from CAA for suggesting pilot was to blame for crash before report finalized
PIA aircraft with more than 90 people onboard had been traveling from Lahore to Karachi
Special flights arranged to repatriate Pakistanis stranded abroad are exempt from the latest NOTAM