Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increased the free baggage allowance for passengers traveling between Pakistan and China, state media reported on Sunday, as the airline seeks to improve services on its Beijing route. PIA will resume direct flights between Islamabad and Beijing on July 3 after suspending services in April due to a sharp rise […]
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Khawaja Asif defends privatisation push
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan could have avoided losses worth hundreds of billions of rupees if the state-owned Pakistan Steel Mills had been shut down decades ago, stressing the need for timely privatisation of loss-making public enterprises. Speaking on programme, Asif argued that delays in restructuring and privatising state-owned entities have […]
PIA bans smoking by cabin crew on duty
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has imposed a ban on smoking by cabin crew members while on duty, as part of measures introduced by the airline’s new management to strengthen discipline and professional standards. According to an official directive issued by the national carrier, flight attendants will no longer be allowed to smoke during duty hours, […]
President approves PIA’s privatisation bill
President Asif Ali Zardari approved on Friday the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026. Following the president’s approval, the legal requirements necessary to complete the privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines Company Limited (PIACL) have been fulfilled, as per the statement. The bill was passed by the Senate of Pakistan on June 10, […]
PIA to resume Islamabad-Beijing flights from July 3
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of its direct flight service between Islamabad and Beijing, effective July 3, 2026, restoring a key air link between Pakistan and China and further reinforcing the longstanding ties between the two countries. The revival of the Islamabad-Beijing-Islamabad route comes amid growing demand from students, business professionals, tourists, […]
PIA post-Hajj flight delayed after technical fault
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. […]
PIA completes pre-Hajj 2026 flight operation successfully
Pakistan International Airlines has successfully completed its pre-Hajj 2026 flight operation, transporting tens of thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia ahead of the annual pilgrimage, according to an official spokesperson. Read More: Pre–Hajj flight schedule released from Lahore Airport The airline said the operation concluded on May 21, with more than 53,000 Hajj pilgrims flown to […]
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 […]
PIA targets Gulf dominance with direct flights to Europe
Arif Habib, the Chairman of PIA Consortium told Daily Times, that the airlines of the Gulf countries are rich in resources with an ample number of airplanes, nevertheless, PIA can have a competitive advantage by commencing direct flights to London, instead of flying via Gulf countries. He indicated the commencement of operations sooner, as he […]
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 […]