Pakistan Airports Authority announces upgrade plan for three airports
Upgrades planned for Skardu, Sukkur, and D.G. Khan airports; new greenfield to be constructed at D.I. Khan airport; consultants hired from Japan and Switzerland
Saudi airline Flyadeal begins flight operations to Pakistan
The airline becomes the third Saudi carrier operating in Pakistan, alongside Saudi Arabian Airlines and Flynas
PIA restores eight international routes after prolonged suspensions, says defence minister
Flights to Paris, Jeddah, Muscat, and Kuwait resume after months-long disruptions
UK team to audit Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority for possible flight restoration
Inspection focuses on licensing, airworthiness, and flight standards; audit scheduled from Jan 27 to Feb 6
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