A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) post-Hajj flight from Jeddah to Karachi experienced a lengthy delay on Wednesday after a technical fault was detected in the aircraft shortly before departure. Read More: Hajj arrivals surpass 2025 despite regional conflict The flight, carrying pilgrims returning home after completing Hajj, was scheduled to leave Jeddah Airport in the morning. […]
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Families still mourn PK-8303 victims six years later
Six years after the tragic crash of Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-8303, families of the victims continue to struggle with the pain and memories of one of Pakistan’s deadliest aviation disasters. Read More: Another seven plane crash victims identified via DNA tests On May 22, 2020, the Airbus A320 crashed into a residential area in Model Colony […]
PIA to operate Lahore-Manchester flights from July 3
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced a weekly flight between Lahore and Manchester with effect from July 3, 2026. The fare for Economy Class will be between Rs300,000 to Rs400,000, and for Economy Plus the fare will be Rs500,000 to Rs600,000. The PIA will use Boeing 777 for the flight operation. It is necessary to mention […]
President approves ordinance enabling transfer of PIA assets
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an ordinance that enables the transfer of recently privatized Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) assets, state media reported on Monday. Zardari approved the PIA Corporation Conversion Repeal Ordinance, 2026, on the prime minister’s advice, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. “The ordinance aims to fulfill legal requirements for completing the process […]
PIA eyes fleet expansion
Pakistan International Airlines is working to expand and restore its fleet, with plans to scale up to 60 aircraft as part of its ongoing revival strategy, Chairman of the Arif Habib Consortium for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Arif Habib, said. Addressing industrialists at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati) on Thursday, Habib said […]
PIA privatisation: Shareholders approve 75% stake divestment
In a major step towards privatisation, the shareholders of PIA Holding Company Limited (PIAHCL) have approved the divestment of a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL). The divestment would be executed through a combination of share transfer and dilution, PIAHCL said in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. […]
New PIA owners rattled by rising jet fuel costs, worry about sustainability
Chairman Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Consortium Arif Habib on Sunday sounded the alarm over the sustainability of PIA operations in the wake of a recent 150 per cent hike in jet fuel rates, calling on the government to reverse the hike in prices. “PIA could be forced to shut down” if jet fuel prices continue […]
PIA ready to fly 60,000 pilgrims to Hajj
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has completed preparations for its pre-Hajj operation, sources confirmed. The flights will begin on April 18 and continue until May 21, transporting pilgrims to Madinah and Jeddah in the first phase. Overall, PIA plans to carry more than 60,000 pilgrims to the holy sites through 202 flights. According to sources, 49,000 […]
PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis drives up costs
Airlines in Pakistan, including Pakistan International Airlines, are raising fuel surcharges after war in the Gulf disrupted regional air routes and canceled about 300 flights from the country in recent days, airline officials and flight data show. PIA spokesman Abdullah Khan told Reuters that fuel costs have risen 34 per cent due to the Gulf […]
PIA allowed two daily flights to UAE
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been granted permission to operate two daily flights to the United Arab Emirates. The national carrier will fly one daily flight to Dubai and another to Abu Dhabi. The development restores international connectivity amid regional airspace adjustments. PIA sources said flights to Riyadh and Medina continue as scheduled, with operations […]