Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily moved its flight operations from Sialkot to Lahore due to severe flooding at Sialkot International Airport. In an official announcement, PIA stated that the flight suspension at Sialkot follows a notice from the airport authorities regarding the ongoing flood situation. As a result, all PIA flights originally scheduled to […]
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PIA moves Sialkot flights to Lahore after heavy rains
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has shifted all flights scheduled from Sialkot to Lahore Airport on Thursday due to the temporary closure of Sialkot International Airport caused by severe monsoon rains. The airline confirmed that flights PK 746 from Jeddah, PK 745 to Jeddah, PK 239 to Kuwait, and PK 244 from Dammam will now operate […]
PIA halts Lahore–Paris flights to prioritize UK routes
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will temporarily suspend its Lahore-to-Paris flights starting mid-September, the airline confirmed on Monday. A spokesperson said the decision was made due to low passenger demand on the route. However, flights between Islamabad and Paris will continue without disruption. The Lahore–Paris route was launched in June, offering two direct flights per week. […]
PIA suspends Lahore-Paris flights amid aircraft shortage issues
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to suspend its flight operations between Lahore and Paris due to a shortage of aircraft, creating inconvenience for passengers traveling on this busy route. Sources revealed that the airline will operate its last Paris-to-Lahore flight on September 12, while the final Lahore-to-Paris flight is scheduled for September 17, marking […]
PIA expands flights to Europe
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will launch direct flights to Barcelona and Milan to expand its European network, following instructions from Defence Minister Khawaja Asif to improve overseas connectivity. The airline is exploring new European destinations to meet rising travel demand after resuming its routes. Minister Asif emphasised prioritising Barcelona and Milan due to large Pakistani […]
Government to privatize PIA and 9 others within a year
The federal government has decided to privatize ten major public institutions within the next year, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Roosevelt Hotel, and First Women Bank. This move is part of a broader plan to privatize 24 state-owned entities in three phases over the next five years. The goal is to improve efficiency and reduce […]
Flight operations to gulf restarted by PIA following Iran-Israel truce
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its flight operations to Gulf countries following the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The airline had temporarily suspended flights due to regional tensions, but with the situation improving, services from major Pakistani cities have restarted. PIA has now resumed flights from Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi to destinations such as […]
PIA halts Gulf flights amid rising tensions after Iran’s missile strikes on US bases
KARACHI – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended all flight operations to Gulf countries after Iran launched missile attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Qatar late Monday night, escalating regional tensions. In an official statement, the PIA spokesperson confirmed that flights to major Gulf destinations—Qatar, Dubai, Bahrain, and Kuwait—have been canceled due to […]
PIA cancels flights to Qatar, UAE, and more after Iran strikes
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended its flights to several Gulf countries due to escalating regional tensions. A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the decision on Monday. The suspension affects all flights from Pakistan to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Dubai. The airline cited safety concerns as the reason for the temporary halt in operations. This […]
PIA brings back 121 nationals stranded in Iran amid airspace closure
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully repatriated 121 Pakistani nationals stranded in Iran through a special flight operated from Baku, Azerbaijan. The flight PK-7160 landed in Lahore at 3:40 PM on Friday, marking the conclusion of a carefully coordinated evacuation operation prompted by the closure of Iranian airspace. Due to the suspension of direct air […]