Latest stories about Pakistan International Airlines

What would a new ‘Air Punjab’ look like?

Analysis
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

Analysis
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

Economy
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.

پاکستانی حکومت نے پی آئی اے کے 75 فیصد حصص فروخت کرنے کا فیصلہ کر لیا

Economy
پاکستانی حکومت نے پی آئی اے (پاکستان انٹرنیشنل ائیر لائنز) کے 75 فیصد حصص فروخت کرنے کا فیصلہ کر لیا، خریدار کو آئندہ 3 سالوں کے دوران کم از کم 500 ملین امریکی ڈالرز کی سرمایہ کاری کرنا ہو گی، پی آئی اے کے 32 طیارے 12 ممالک کے 32 مقامات تک پرواز کرتے ہیں۔

PIA greenlit for European skies as EU removes bans on Pakistani airlines

National
EASA gears up to green-light PIA for European skies, with all other Pakistani airlines already cleared; high-stakes meeting in Brussels to seal the fate of PIA's return today after 2020's sweeping safety bans.
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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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