A Dubai based budget airline has suspended its flights operations to Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar until October 26, 2026, citing operational reasons. Read More: AirSial to launch direct flights from Islamabad and Lahore to Dubai starting June 2 According to UAE authorities, the low-cost carrier has temporarily halted services to the three major Pakistani cities, affecting passengers who […]
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Islamabad airport alerts passengers to possible flight delays
Flight operations at Islamabad International Airport may face disruptions over the coming days due to operational reasons, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The advisory indicates that both arrivals and departures could experience delays on May 8, 9 and 10 during specified time windows. Read More: Islamabad […]
Islamabad Airport launches new currency exchange counter for international arrivals
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority has inaugurated a new currency exchange facility at Islamabad International Airport to enhance passenger convenience. The counter, located in the international arrivals lounge, allows travelers arriving from abroad to immediately convert foreign currency into Pakistani rupees. Read More: Islamabad airport included into active privatisation programme The launch ceremony was led by […]
FIA offloads four passengers over fake work visas at Islamabad airport
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday offloaded four passengers at Islamabad International Airport after allegedly detecting fake work visas during the immigration clearance process. Read More: Two passengers offloaded over fake visas According to an FIA spokesperson, the incident occurred while immigration staff were processing passengers for China Southern Airlines flight CZ8070. During routine checks, […]
Pakistan U-19 team receives hero’s welcome at Islamabad airport
The Pakistan U-19 cricket team was given a rousing reception here at Islamabad International Airport upon their return from Dubai, where they clinched the Asia Cup title by defeating India in the final on Sunday. According to details, the players and support staff were welcomed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Operating Officer Sameer Ahmed […]
PAA says Islamabad airport incident was routine safety procedure
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday dismissed media reports claiming that a major accident was averted at Islamabad International Airport, calling the incident a standard safety procedure. The clarification followed reports that Saudia Airlines flight SV278 from Jeddah narrowly avoided landing on a closed runway. Read More: PAA rejects rumours of Islamabad airport being closed for […]
Pakistan launches AI app to fight human smuggling
The government has introduced an AI-based application to fight human smuggling at Islamabad Airport. The pilot project, led by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), aims to simplify immigration and stop human trafficking. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the app during a high-level meeting at FIA Headquarters on Friday. He called the app “the need of […]
NA passes resolution to rename Islamabad Airport as Benazir Bhutto Int’l Airport
NA passes resolution to rename Islamabad Airport as Benazir Bhutto Int’l Airport. The National Assembly passed a resolution on Thursday to rename Islamabad International Airport as Benazir Bhutto International Airport with majority votes. The newly-constructed airport was made operational in May 2018 by the previous government of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) only two months […]
Three airline companies show interest to start domestic flights
ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary for Aviation Division Jamil Ahmed Khan on Monday apprised the National Assembly that three new airline companies have approached Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to start domestic flight operations. Replying to various questions during Question Hour, he said that North Air has been issued tourism promotion and regional integration (passengers and cargo) license. […]
ANF foils bid to smuggle Ice at Islamabad airport
A major bid to smuggle drugs was foiled by Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), on Tuesday at the Islamabad airport. According to sources, ANF officials carried out a raid at Islamabad Airport and seized 1,130 grams of ice heroin to the tune of millions of rupees from a man’s possession. The drug peddler was also arrested. […]