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PIA eyes UK comeback with direct flights set to restart post-Eid

National
TLDR: • PIA resumes UK flights after hiatus • EU flight ban lifted January • Direct services restarting post-Eid ISLAMABAD (The Thursday Times) — After more...

پی آئی اے کی عیدالفطر کے فوری بعد برطانیہ کیلئے براہ راست پروازوں کی بحالی

National
پی آئی اے کی چار سال بعد برطانیہ کیلئے براہِ راست پروازوں کی بحالی، عیدالفطر کے فوری بعد لندن اور مانچسٹر کیلئے براہ راست پروازیں چلائی جائینگی ۔ اس سے قبل یورپی یونین کی پابندی کے خاتمے کے بعد جنوری میں پیرس کے لیے براہِ راست پروازیں بحال کی گئی تھیں۔

PIA set to resume European flights from 10th January as EASA lifts four-year ban

Economy
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

National
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

Economy
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.
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Iran’s president reportedly submitted a resignation letter. Here is what we know!

International
Iran International reports President Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter citing IRGC takeover. Iran's presidency denies it. Khamenei is reportedly in seclusion. The US-Iran deal has not been signed. The Thursday Times reports what is known and what remains contested.
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EU’s Kaja Kallas to visit Islamabad for talks with Pakistan’s top leadership

International
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Islamabad on 1 June 2026 for the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, meeting Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership including Field Marshal Munir.
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PSG win the Champions League, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties

Football
PSG are back-to-back Champions League champions after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest. Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead before Dembele equalised. Neither side could find a winner in 120 minutes. PSG held their nerve in the shootout. The Thursday Times reports.
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Hegseth calls Pakistan’s mediation “an unexpected development” and “a true friendship”

International
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a true friendship is growing between Washington and Pakistan, calling its mediation role an unexpected development and praising Field Marshal Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif directly.
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Trump posts US-Iran deal terms from Situation Room as Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets Rubio in Washington

International
Trump posted US-Iran deal terms from the Situation Room on 29 May. Strait of Hormuz to open. Blockade lifted. Nuclear material to be destroyed. Final determination pending. Pakistan's Ishaq Dar was in Washington meeting Rubio at the same moment. The Thursday Times reports.
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