PIA approves bonus for employees
- 07-Aug-2026
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approved a performance bonus equal to one month’s basic salary for its employees. The decision was announced following a meeting of the airline’s board of directors, which said the bonus payment was intended to recognize employees’ contributions. Commenting on the decision, the PIA management highlighted that the gesture aims to […]
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority conducts Threat and Risk Training for professionals
- 03-Aug-2026
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), through its Directorate of Aviation Security & Facilitation, has organized a specialized Threat and Risk Training program for Pakistan’s aviation industry, with support from the United Kingdom Department for Transport (UK DfT), at Islamabad International Airport. The program brings together participants from across the aviation sector, including the PCAA, […]
Passengers disturbance in flight PK-212 over operational delay
- 01-Aug-2026
DUBAI: Passengers onboard the Islamabad bound flight PK-212 caused rumpus over an operational delay in departure of the flight from Dubai. Dubai security detained seven angry passengers from the flight over the commotion caused by them. The furious passengers onboard the flight had tried to forcefully enter into the cockpit after prolonged waiting in departure […]
Abu Dhabi-bound flight survives mishap after mid-air engine malfunction
- 31-Jul-2026
KARACHI: Flight of foreign airlines bound for Abu Dhabi made a safe return to Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after developing an engine-related technical fault shortly after takeoff, airport sources said. According to the sources, the flight departed Karachi for Abu Dhabi with 128 passengers on board. However, moments after takeoff, the Airbus A320 experienced a […]
PAA invites bids for new air traffic control tower at Skardu airport
- 31-Jul-2026
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has invited bids for the construction of a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower at Skardu International Airport as part of its ongoing infrastructure development programme. The authority has also issued electronic tenders for several other development projects at the airport and has called on experienced and financially sound firms […]
South Air launches Gwadar flight operations
- 22-Jul-2026
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced the commencement of South Air’s flight operations to Gwadar. According to the PAA, the first South Air flight landed at the New Gwadar International Airport, marking the start of the airline’s services to the port city. The authority said that 54 passengers were on board the inaugural South […]
K2 Airways crash probe 'continues' as investigators examine sea site, flight data
- 20-Jul-2026
The Bureau of Aircraft Safety Investigation is continuing its probe into the K2 Airways aircraft crash, with investigators carrying out an aerial assessment of the sea area near Ormara where the aircraft went down. Sources said the investigation team examined how the aircraft crashed into the sea from a significant altitude while returning from Sharjah […]
Customs foil major smuggling attempts in Pakistan
- 18-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The Pakistan Customs, during various operations at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, thwarted smuggling attempts and arrested two suspects, including a woman, and confiscated valuable items worth millions of rupees. Customs officials say they have seized diamonds, platinum bars, and high-value mobile phones worth over Rs.14 million in two separate operations involving passengers arriving […]
South Air launches flight operations across major Pakistani cities
- 16-Jul-2026
KARACHI: Pakistan’s private airline South Air has commenced its flight operations, launching services to Karachi, Bahawalpur, Turbat, Islamabad, and Quetta. The airline operated eight flights on its initial routes, marking the restoration of air connectivity to Bahawalpur and Turbat after a long gap. South Air services between Karachi and Islamabad and Bahawalpur have been resumed, […]
PAA issues travel security guidelines for staff stationed in Balochistan
- 14-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) administration has issued new travel and security instructions for its employees deployed in Balochistan, ARY News reported. The guidelines apply to employees traveling to or stationed in Balochistan, strongly urging them to prioritize air travel to the province. All staff members deployed at airports in Balochistan are now required […]