PIA unveils new cabin crew uniforms designed by HSY

The daily briefing

Friday 23 October 2026

NATIONAL

HSY’s design beat nine other Pakistani designers in a Karachi showcase and will enter service on October 31, debuting on PIA’s newly acquired Dreamliner.

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