PIA unveils new cabin crew uniforms designed by HSY
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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Shehbaz orders feasibility study for direct Pakistan–Maldives flights
The prime minister told aviation officials to work out how to get the first flight to Malé off the ground, as he and President Muizzu pushed for closer trade and travel links.
PIA begins new era as private management takes control
PIA has formally entered private management under PIA Equity Ltd following a Rs125 billion equity injection, completing the first financial close of one of Pakistan's largest privatisation transactions.
PIA set to resume European flights from 10th January as EASA lifts four-year ban
PIA to resume European flights on 10 January after EASA lifts four-year ban, starting with Islamabad-Paris route, marking a significant step in Pakistan's aviation recovery.
EU lifts ban on PIA flights
The European Commission and EASA have lifted the ban on PIA flights, allowing Pakistan's national carrier to resume operations in Europe after three years. Deputy Primer Minister & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lauded the leadership and teamwork behind the achievement.
Gulf giants Qatar and Abu Dhabi eye PIA takeover
The governments of Qatar and Abu Dhabi are exploring a controlling stake in PIA to revive Pakistan’s struggling national airline, potentially offering a lifeline to the flag carrier amid ongoing financial and operational challenges.
What would a new ‘Air Punjab’ look like?
Punjab plans to acquire PIA and rebrand as 'Air Punjab', aiming for better connectivity and economic boost with a focus on global direct flights to New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and London from all major Pakistani airports.
How PIA went from global glory to financial ruin
Once a symbol of luxury with direct flights to global hubs and designer uniforms by Pierre Cardin, PIA showcased Pakistan’s prestige. Today, it struggles as a debt-ridden liability—how did it fall so far?
PIA privatisation derailed by Blue World City’s shoddy $36mn bid
Pakistan's plan to privatise PIA faces a major setback as Blue World City’s PKR 10 billion bid falls significantly short of the government’s PKR 85 billion floor price. The October 31 bidding process revealed serious investor miscalculations and confusion over asset valuations.
