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
Pakistan eyes UK flight resumption by early 2025 after British inspection
British aviation officials to conduct assessment visit in January
IMF clears hurdles for PIA privatisation with tax waiver, liability transfer
Sales tax exemption on aircraft leases and liability parking in holding company revived sell-off hopes
Govt to sell PIA’s Precision Engineering Complex to Pakistan Air Force for Rs6.5bn
PAF to pay Rs2.5 billion in cash, take over employee-related liabilities and pension
PIA to resume Europe flights on January 10 after four-year ban
Airline will be opening bookings on December 9 for its planned January 10 flight of Boeing 777 to Paris, says PIA’s spokesperson
PIA appoints acting CEO as it prepares for European flight resumption
Khurram Mushtaq to lead airline temporarily; permanent CEO yet to be appointed