The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed its direct flights from Lahore to Paris on Wednesday after five long years. The flight, PK-733, took off from Allama Iqbal International Airport at 12 noon, carrying 276 passengers. This is part of PIA’s plan to reconnect major cities in Pakistan with Europe. PIA had earlier announced the decision […]
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IMF urges Pakistan to cut provincial spending, improve tax collection
Pakistan is in ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to finalize the budget framework for the next fiscal year. According to government sources, no strict conditions have been agreed upon yet. However, Pakistan has shared all required economic data with the IMF and is answering follow-up questions related to budget targets and economic […]
PIA launches direct Lahore-to-Paris flights starting june 18
LAHORE – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a new direct flight route from Lahore to Paris, set to begin on June 18, 2025. This new service will operate once a week and is part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to expand international connectivity and improve passenger convenience. According to a PIA spokesperson, this new […]
PIA turns profitable after two decades, eyes UK routes and turkish deal
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has achieved a rare milestone — turning a profit after over two decades. Parliamentary Secretary for Aviation Zeb Jaffar announced this during the National Assembly’s Question Hour on Wednesday. She said the airline has been operating profitably since March 2024, and efforts are being made to sustain this turnaround. Jaffar noted […]
Pakistan suspends flights in Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Islamabad amid india tensions
Flight operations at Pakistan’s major airports—Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Islamabad—have been temporarily suspended due to heightened security concerns and ongoing operational adjustments. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced that these suspensions will remain in place at least until 12 p.m. on Thursday, citing “operational reasons” linked to the evolving situation. The move follows a sharp […]
PIA to launch flights to Uzbekistan to enhance trade and tourism
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to launch international flights to Uzbekistan. Private airlines will also join this effort. This initiative follows directions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to strengthen ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. The announcement came during a meeting between Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, and Uzbekistan’s Minister for […]
PIA decides not to resume commercial flights to Kabul from Monday
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) clarified on Saturday that media reports suggesting commercial flights from Islamabad to Kabul are resuming from Monday, are false. The PIA added that it was “keen and all geared up to restart” commercial flights from Islamabad to Kabul, however, a final decision has not been made in this regard. […]
PTI minister seeks Abbasi’s assets details since 1985
While discussing a matter of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan accused each other of looting national exchequer, and Khan challenged Abbasi to check increase in each other’s assets since 1985. The issue was raised when, during the question hour in National Assembly, […]