Pakistan Published 03 Dec, 2025 06:20pm PIA privatisation bidding set for December 23, says PM Shehbaz vows full transparency as bidding will be broadcast live nationwide
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
Pakistan Published 30 Oct, 2025 11:14pm PIA used Rs28bn in collected taxes for its own expenses, Senate committee told Privatisation Commission says national airline’s privatisation to be completed by December; concerns raised over foreign investors’ lack of interest
▶️ Pakistan Published 25 Oct, 2025 12:12pm PIA returns to UK skies after five years with Manchester flight Khawaja Asif, British envoy attend ceremony at Islamabad Airport
Pakistan Published 25 Oct, 2025 11:13am PIA resumes UK operations with first direct flight departs today Inaugural flight departs at 12noon; Khawaja Asif, British diplomats to attend ceremony
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 06 Oct, 2025 12:17pm Pakistan considering option of razing Roosevelt hotel to build skyscraper: Bloomberg Govt in process of appointing advisers for hotel transaction, says PM adviser
Pakistan Published 04 Oct, 2025 01:22pm PIA to resume UK flights from October 25 Two weekly flights set to reconnect Britain and Pakistan after four years
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
Business & Economy Published 11 Sep, 2025 10:47pm Pakistan-UK direct flights hit snag as TCO approval delayed PIA, and a private airline unable to launch August schedule
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
Business & Economy Published 02 Sep, 2025 05:43pm Four final bidders shortlisted for PIA privatisation as govt plans Q4 2025 sale Govt puts 51–100% of PIA shares on the block, with full management control
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 Published 20 Aug, 2025 03:03pm Pakistani airlines at risk of penalties over Umrah flight delays GACA emphasises on timely operation of flights to CAA
Pakistan Published 27 Jul, 2025 06:59pm PIA announces special flights for Arbaeen pilgrims Flights from Pakistan to Najaf will be operated from August 8 to 11
Pakistan Published 18 Jul, 2025 12:22pm Attaullah Tarar addresses court proceedings, PIA’s profit potential amidst controversy Restoring flights to Europe and Britain for the national carrier is expected to yield billions in profits
Pakistan Published 16 Jul, 2025 12:25pm UK lifts air ban on Pakistani airlines, paving way for direct flights The ban was imposed in July 2020 over a fake pilot licence scandal
Pakistan Updated 15 Jul, 2025 01:01pm Govt to privatise PIA operational assets by late 2025 These groups will now begin evaluating airline’s operations and financials
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 03:34pm Airlines suspend Middle East flights Etihad says cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv until July 15
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