First commercial flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport
PIA flight PK-503's historic landing marks a new chapter in Pakistan's aviation and regional connectivity
PIA to launch inaugural flight to Gwadar airport on January 20
The project aims to make Gwadar an important hub in Balochistan, supporting CPEC’s goals of better connectivity and economic growth
PIA’s first flight departs for Paris after four-and-a-half years
Inaugural flight takes off from Islamabad International Airport with 300 passengers aboard; expected to generate Rs107 million in revenue
IMF agrees to clear PIA’s Rs45bn negative equity, remove 18% GST on aircraft, NA body informed
Privatisation Ministry to relaunch efforts with new financial advisor
Qatar Airways refutes claims of office closures in Pakistan
Airline confirms flights and operations are continuing as usual amidst false reports.
PIA to start new domestic, international flights in January
National carrier will deploy Boeing 777 and Airbus 320 aircraft to connect major cities in Pakistan with destinations in the Middle East
AVM Muhammad Amir Hayat appointed as Acting CEO of PIA again
Hayat’s appointment will remain in effect until a permanent CEO is selected
New Gwadar International Airport to launch flights to Muscat from January 10
Muscat-bound flights to mark the airport’s operational debut, enhancing regional connectivity under CPEC
Gwadar Airport declared international, officially opens for global flights and cargo
PM Shehbaz calls it a “gift” from China; $200mn project key to CPEC development
PIA partners with Air France, resumes Paris flights from January 10
Airline plans to add eight new aircraft, including wide-body Boeing 777s, to its fleet in 2024, CEO Khurram Mushtaq tells Senate panel
Govt to absorb Rs800bn PIA liabilities for privatisation, says aviation minister
UK audit team to arrive next month to pave way for resumption of PIA flights
PIA cuts international ticket prices, announces resumption of direct flights to Paris
FED waiver reduces fares by up to Rs350,000; Paris flights to begin in January 2025
Pakistan eyes US aviation approval for direct flights starting early 2025
US aviation officials are expected to visit Pakistan in February or March 2025 for an assessment
Fly Jinnah expands flight operations to Saudi Arabia
Increased services to Dammam, Riyadh, and Jeddah reflect growing demand
New Gwadar International Airport to begin operations next month
Efforts continue to meet the operational deadline with staff deployment in progress