Arif Habib has reportedly bought Pakistan International Airlines in a deal valued around 135 billion rupees — and whether this turns into salvation or a fresh disaster is a question that now hangs heavy in the national air. Because Pakistan International Airlines was never just an airline. It was once the soaring embodiment of national […]
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Open bidding for PIA privatisation today
The Privatisation Commission, Government of Pakistan, will hold an open bidding for 75 percent shares of PIACL today. The sealed bids will be submitted in the morning at 10:30 am by the bidders. Reference price for PIACL’s bidding will only be approved by the Privatisation Commission Board and the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation after bids […]
Passengers safe: PIA clarifies after global Airbus software alert
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) clarified on Saturday that its Airbus A320 fleet is fully safe despite a global software alert. Airbus recently announced a mandatory update to the ELAC-L104 flight control system affecting around 6,000 aircraft worldwide. PIA confirmed it never installed the faulty software, ensuring passenger safety and uninterrupted flight operations. The alert followed […]
PIA privatisation expected in last week of December 2025
ISLAMABAD: The privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to take place in the last week of December 2025, according to sources familiar with the process. Read More: PIA privatisation delayed again, expected in late December The first bid for PIA’s privatisation was placed at Rs 10 billion, but officials deemed it too low. Due […]
PIA privatisation delayed again, expected in late December
The privatisation of Pakistan’s national carrier, PIA, has been postponed once again. The process is now expected to begin in the last week of December, instead of the first week as previously planned. The Privatisation Commission has announced that the privatization of PIA is now expected to take place at the end of December. PIA […]
PM orders speedy, transparent PIA privatisation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed authorities to expedite all phases of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) privatisation, stressing complete transparency in the process. Chairing a meeting on the national flag carrier, the premier emphasised enhancing operational efficiency, increasing airworthy aircraft, and ensuring punctual flight departures. Officials briefed him on the privatisation plan, which […]
Multiple flights cancelled, delays hit Karachi Airport operations
Flight operations at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport were disrupted on Friday as several flights were cancelled and others delayed due to technical and operational glitches. According to the airport’s flight schedule, a total of five flights were cancelled while two others faced delays. Among the cancelled flights were Emirates flight EK-609 to Dubai, FlyNas flight […]
PIA sacks aircraft engineers’ union leaders
KARACHI – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has terminated the services of the Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan (SAEP) President Abdullah Jadoon and Secretary General Awais Jadoon, the airline’s spokesperson Abdullah Hafiz confirmed on Thursday. The decision follows more than two months of protests by PIA aircraft engineers demanding salary hikes and benefits. The engineers’ […]
Google plans to make Pakistan an export hub: Aurangzeb
KARACHI – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed on Wednesday that Google plans to make Pakistan an export hub, as the government continues to push for production-driven and private sector-led economic growth. Speaking at the Future Summit in Karachi, the finance minister said Pakistan’s economy is “moving in the right direction,” emphasizing that sustainable, production-based growth […]
PIA engineers’ protest enters second day
LAHORE – The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) engineers’ protest entered its second day on Wednesday, as tensions mounted over unpaid salary increments and alleged administrative pressure from management. The strike, organized by the Aircraft Engineers’ Association, has led to the cancellation of seven flights and delays in 39 others across the country, leaving passengers stranded at […]