ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif assured the Senate on Tuesday that the government is taking concrete measures to address the operational

The federal government has launched an investigation into ex-aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar 2020's speculative statement leading to a more than four-year-long ban on the Pakistan

The federal cabinet on Thursday approved formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate a statement made

The Federal Cabinet has approved constitution of a fact-finding committee to investigate motives behind the exaggerated and irresponsible statement by a former Minister regarding PIA's pilots.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has restored eight international routes in the last six months, ARY News reported citing details

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reinstated eight international routes over the past six months, as reported by national media citing details from the Aviation Ministry. According to the ministry’s briefing to the National Assembly,

The resumption of direct flights to the UK and the expansion to other international destinations is expected to benefit travelers significantly. By reintroducing key routes and improving its services, PIA aims to reconnect Pakistan with the world, offering enhanced travel options for both business and leisure.

In December 2024, the EU lifted its flight ban, and PIA swiftly resumed flights to Paris CDG. The UK CAA frequently aligns with EU decisions, and PIA is keen to fly to London Heathrow, Manchester International, and Birmingham, GB from Islamabad International and Lahore International.

KARACHI (Web Desk) - A delegation of the United Kingdom’s Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority began a safety audit of Pakistan’s aviation standards on Wednesday, a civil aviation spokesperson confirmed, ahead of the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights between the two countries.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is making progress toward resuming direct flights to the UK as the British Civil Aviation Authority conducts a safety audit. The British High Commission will also hold training sessions for FIA and airline staff to ensure compliance with UK security and immigration standards.

On May 22, 2020, a PIA Airbus A320 aircraft was operating a domestic flight from Lahore to Karachi when the plane crashed into a crowded residential area near its destination. Of the 99 people on board, 97 lost their lives, while two survived with injuries. The crash also injured eight people on the ground, one of whom later died.

In 2016, a PIA plane burst into flames after one of its two turboprop engines failed during a flight from the remote north to Islamabad, killing more than 40 people. PIA adds long-grounded ATR aircraft to operational duty In November, the European Union ...