Government to sell PIA’s minority share of 49pc by April 15

ISLAMABAD: While the opposition parties are concerned about the mode of government in privatisation of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) just ahead of...

Govt directed to actively chase matter of PIA Airbus sale to German company

ISLAMABAD: A sub-committee of the Special Committee of the Senate on performance of PIA has presented its report to the main committee...

Saudi airline Flynas to launch 14 direct flights to Pakistan

KARACHI: Flynas, a Saudi budget airline, is all set to launch 14 direct flights from the Kingdom’s airports to major cities in Pakistan...

Qatar Airways set to post a loss this year, says CEO

CANBERRA: Qatar Airways’ chief executive said Tuesday the carrier will post a loss this year because four other Arab countries have severed...

SalamAir initiates flights to Multan

MULTAN: Securing final clearances from the Pakistani aviation authorities, SalamAir, Oman’s first budget airline is scheduled to operate three direct flights to...

PIA outlines ‘aggressive’ plan to boost flights to Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country's cash-strapped national carrier, says it plans to boost the number of flights it operates to Saudi...

Iranian airline to start Mashhad-Islamabad weekly service

TEHRAN: Iran’s ATA Airlines will open a weekly route from Mashhad to Islamabad on Saturday with the return leg to be operated on...

PIA ends discounts for senior citizens, disabled travellers

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA), on Thursday, announced to withdraw discounted rates for senior citizens and handicapped individuals. The incumbent government plans to privatise...

Govt’s double standards over PIA divestment continue

LAHORE: The government backing off from its previous stance apprised National Assembly it still wants to sell its 26 percent equity stake...

Increased competition on horizon, as five new airlines to enter Pakistan

KARACHI: Pakistan is set for entry of five new airlines, Afeef Zara, Askari Air, Air Sial, Go Green and Liberty Air in...

PIA suspends Kuwait, Salalah routes

Following the controversial suspension of flights to New York Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced suspensi the n of operations to Kuwait...

PIA starts extra daily flight from Karachi to Gwadar

KARACHI: PIA has announced special extra daily flight from Karachi to Gwadar for one week starting from January 26 in addition to...

Govt failed in turning around fortunes of PIA: PM Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday admitted the government had failed to turnaround fortunes of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) and...

Emirates announces $16bn deal for 36 A380s

DUBAI: Emirates Airlines said Thursday it has struck a $ 16 billion deal to buy 36 Airbus A380 superjumbos just days after...

Govt to form separate company to manage assets amid PIA privatisation: Daniyal

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation Daniyal Aziz on Monday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government is committed to finalising privatisation process...