Pakistan okays over Rs5bln to upgrade ATC systems at Karachi, Lahore airports
- 22-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: In a major development, Pakistan Airport Authority has approved over Rs5 billion for the installation of modern air traffic control systems at Karachi and Lahore airports. According to the Pakistan Airports Authority, a new and advanced flight management system will be installed at both airports to enhance operational efficiency and safety. The project’s PC-I […]
PIA’s grounded Boeing 777 aircraft completes test flight
- 06-Apr-2026
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully completed a test flight of its previously grounded Boeing 777 aircraft, which has been out of service since May 2025. According to details, the Boeing 777 aircraft of PIA, registered under AP-BGZ, had been grounded due to the unavailability of essential spare parts. With the reintegration of the Boeing […]
High Commissioner of Malaysia Leads Opening of Tourism Malaysia Pavilion at PTM 2026
- 03-Apr-2026
KARACHI, 3 April 2026: Tourism Malaysia marked its return to Pakistan Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) with an active and high-level presence on Day 1 at the Karachi Expo Centre, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening tourism cooperation between Malaysia and Pakistan. The Malaysia Pavilion was officially inaugurated by His Excellency Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High […]
Private Airline flight delay leaves 180 passengers stranded
- 28-Mar-2026
KARACHI: Around 180 passengers experienced significant delays and distress at Jinnah International Airport. After a domestic flight to Lahore was postponed for several hours, Ary News reported. The private airline’s flight PF-145, originally scheduled to depart at 06:00 PM, was unable to take off on time due to a technical fault in the aircraft. Read […]
Qatar Airways expands flight operations for Pakistan
- 27-Mar-2026
Following improvements in air operations, Qatar Airways has begun expanding its flight schedule in Pakistan and other country. As per details, the airline has decided to operate dozens of flights over the next 15 days to Pakistan and other countries. Sources report that while inbound flights from the Middle East are crowded, outbound flights are […]
Iran war: Airlines increase fares in Pakistan
- 26-Mar-2026
KARACHI: Airfares have surged significantly in Pakistan following an increase in jet fuel prices amid the prevailing war situation, with airlines passing on the additional costs to passengers. The Pakistan government raised the jet fuel price by Rs 154 per litre, bringing the cost to a record Rs 342.37, up from the previous Rs 188.93, […]
Flight operations 'improve' across Pakistan as airlines boost services for Eidul Fitr
- 20-Mar-2026
KARACHI: Airlines have increased flight operations to facilitate passengers on Eidul Fitr 2026, as aviation activity begins to stabilise across Pakistan despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, ARY News reported on Friday, citing sources. According to airport sources, a total of 31 flights departed from major airports including Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, and Sialkot. Due […]
Pakistan Air Traffic Control Diverts 30 Planes from Iran War Zone
- 19-Mar-2026
Pakistan Air Traffic Control Thwarts Potential Disaster, Diverts 30 Planes from Iranian War Zone- ARY News
PIA issues important update about UAE flights
- 18-Mar-2026
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has issued a travel advisory announcing the temporary suspension of flights to Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for 48 hours due to the prevailing security situation in Gulf countries. According to the airline’s spokesperson, flights to United Arab Emirates will, for the time being, continue only to Al Ain, while all […]
90 flights from Pakistan cancelled as Mideast airspace closures disrupt travel
- 16-Mar-2026
A total of 90 flights have been cancelled at airports across Pakistan due to Middle East airspace closure following US-Israel and Iran war. As per details, flights to and from Kuwait, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Iraq have been affected due to route closure. Flights arriving from and departing to Qatar have also been […]