A daycare centre has been inaugurated at Jinnah International Airport Karachi to facilitate working mothers employed at the airport, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The facility has been launched as part of efforts to improve workplace support systems for female staff and was formally inaugurated by the Director General of the PAA. Officials […]
Aviation
Pakistan has restored and fully operationalised the Dera Ismail Khan Airport
Pakistan has restored and fully operationalised the Dera Ismail Khan Airport, marking another step in efforts to revive previously inactive aviation facilities across the country. According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, the airport has been completely rehabilitated after remaining affected by years of neglect and underutilisation. Authorities said the restoration is part of […]
Karachi air routes restrictions announced for two days
The Pakistan Airports Authority has announced temporary restrictions on several key air routes within Karachi, issuing a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to inform airlines and pilots of the changes. Read More: Pakistan imposes temporary air route closures According to the advisory, multiple routes within the Karachi Flight Information Region will remain closed on April 28 and 29 […]
Parachinar airport becomes operational after long closure
The long-inactive Parachinar Airport in District Kurram has been made operational again after an extended period of closure, according to official sources. Read More: Motorway1 open for travelers; fog engulfs M3, M5 Authorities said the revival of the airport was made possible through coordinated efforts of the Pakistan Army, the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), and the Pakistan […]
Kuwait reopens airspace after Iran war disruption
Kuwait has announced the reopening of its airspace and the gradual resumption of operations at Kuwait International Airport following disruptions caused by the Iran war, according to official sources. Read More: Travel chaos grips Middle East after US, Israel strikes on Iran The Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that airspace operations, which had been suspended due […]
Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights for another month
Pakistan has extended its airspace restriction on Indian aircraft flights, pushing the ban closer to completing one year, according to an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). The decision means that all Indian-registered, leased, commercial, and military aircraft will remain barred from entering Pakistani airspace until 5:00 AM on May 24, 2026. Read More: Pakistan extends airspace ban […]
VIP plane C-32A aircraft used for high-level US delegation to Islamabad visit
The Boeing C-32A aircraft that transported a high-level US delegation to Islamabad for recent diplomatic talks is considered a specially configured VIP transport plane used by the United States government for senior officials. Read More: JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for high-stakes US-Iran peace talks The aircraft is part of the fleet operated by the […]
Punjab Airlines to launch domestic flights in April
The Punjab government is set to launch its own carrier, Punjab Airlines, in April, with an initial fleet of seven passenger aircraft to begin domestic operations in the first phase, official sources said. Read More: CM Maryam orders early launch of Air Punjab project The airline initiative is being spearheaded by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s administration, […]
Trump plane returns to base after minor electrical issue
US President Donald Trump plane returned to Joint Base Andrews late Tuesday due to what the White House described as a “minor electrical issue”, briefly interrupting his trip to Switzerland for the Davos forum. The aircraft landed safely shortly after 0400 GMT, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who said the decision was made “out […]
Pakistan confirms talks with multiple states for JF-17 fighter jet sales
Pakistan is holding negotiations with “multiple” countries for the sale of its JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, Defence Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj has confirmed, marking a notable push in the country’s defence export ambitions. The light combat aircraft is jointly developed by Pakistan and China and produced domestically by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex. Read More: […]