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, […]
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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 […]
PIA privatisation: management control likely by May 25
The consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation has notified the Privatisation Commission to acquire the remaining 25% stake in Pakistan International Airlines, with management control of the national carrier expected to be transferred by May 25, 2026. In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday, the airline said the consortium notified the Privatisation […]
PIA releases Hajj 2026 flight schedule
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially announced its pre Hajj operation schedule for 2026, confirming that flights carrying pilgrims will begin from April 19 as arrangements for the annual religious journey are finalized. Read More: Hajj 2026: Pakistan initiates ‘Zero-Defect’ operation – Daily Times According to the airline’s spokesperson, more than 55,000 pilgrims will […]
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. […]