FIA Karachi Seaports Progress of May 2026 as Rs.7 million fine deposited
- 02-Jun-2026
KARACHI: Enforcement actions were carried out at Karachi Sea Port (KSP) and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PMBQ) by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) during May 2026 At KSP, fines were imposed on 12 crew members/persons, including 03 Bangladeshi crew members from MT AL Tarf, 02 Pakistani and 02 Filipino crew members from CV Albert-P, 01 […]
Timely Action by PIA Saves Passenger's Life After Mid-Air Cardiac Scare
- 02-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Timely action by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) at Islamabad airport saved a precious human life, ARY News reported. According to details, a passenger aboard Abu Dhabi-bound PIA flight PK-261, which had departed from Islamabad, experienced severe chest pain mid-flight. The airline’s crew and management quickly decided to divert the flight to Karachi Airport to […]
Three Germany-bound female passengers offloaded as FIA probes visa scam
- 01-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has offloaded three women passengers at Karachi airport after uncovering an alleged Germany student visa fraud scheme, an FIA spokesperson said on Monday. According to the spokesperson, FIA Immigration officials stopped three women — identified as Nida, Gulnaz, and Aqsa — on suspicion of carrying suspicious educational documents. Nida […]
South Air announces flights to Dera Ismail Khan
- 01-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Private airline South Air has announced plans to launch regular flight operations to Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a significant step toward improving air connectivity in the province. A delegation of South Air, led by Kanwar Muhammad Tariq, met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to discuss the airline’s expansion […]
Hajj 2026: First Batch of Pakistani Pilgrims Departs Makkah as Post-Hajj Flights Begin
- 31-May-2026
MAKKAH: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, saw off Hajj pilgrims in Makkah today as the government’s repatriation operation officially commenced, ARY News reported. A special ceremony was held to mark the launch of the post-Hajj flight operations in Makkah. The Minister attended as the Chief Guest, cutting a cake […]
PIA launches post-Hajj flight operation to repatriate pilgrims
- 31-May-2026
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has commenced its post-Hajj flight operation, with thousands of Pakistani pilgrims expected to return home over the coming weeks. According to a PIA spokesperson, the repatriation programme began on 30 May and will continue until 30 June. During this period, the national carrier will operate flights from both Jeddah and Madinah […]
First flight carrying Hajj pilgrims to arrive on June 1st: ministry
- 30-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The preparations have been finalized for the post-Hajj operation to bring Pakistani pilgrims to home, the ministry of religious affairs said on Saturday. The first flight carrying 391 pilgrims from Jeddah will land in Sialkot on the morning of June 1st, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that total 22 flights […]
South Air launches test flights in Pakistan today
- 25-May-2026
KARACHI: Newly established airline South Air is set to begin its test flight operations today as part of efforts to promote tourism and improve regional connectivity across Pakistan. According to sources, South Air’s inaugural test flight will depart from Karachi and travel to Gwadar and Quetta. The airline will operate ATR aircraft for its domestic […]
Senator Faisal Sabzwari Barred from Boarding Dubai Flight at Karachi Airport
- 22-May-2026
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Senator Faisal Sabzwari was stopped at the Karachi airport on Friday while attempting to travel to Dubai, ARY News reported. The MQM-P leader arrived at Jinnah International Airport at 2:30 PM to board flight FZ-336 to Dubai. However, he was denied a boarding pass at the check-in counter. Sources stated […]
PIA successfully completes pre-Hajj 2026 operation
- 22-May-2026
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully completed its pre-Hajj 2026 flight operation, ARY News reported on Friday, citing spokesperson for the national carrier. According to PIA spokesperson, the flight operation was completed on May 21 as the airline transported more than 53,000 Hajj pilgrims to the holy cities through 210 flights during this year’s operation. […]