PAA launches major facility at Islamabad airport
- 12-Mar-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has introduced a new facility to improve passenger services at Islamabad International Airport, with the launch of a currency exchange counter in the international arrivals lounge. The facility was formally inaugurated by Director Commercial, Rabia Salma, in the presence of the airport manager and members of the commercial team. […]
Female passenger arriving from Doha arrested at Islamabad airport; 4.48kg cocaine recovered
- 18-Feb-2026
Islamabad: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), in coordination with Qatari authorities, seized 4.48 kilograms of cocaine at Islamabad International Airport and arrested two suspects in a joint, intelligence-led operation. According to an ANF spokesperson, the operation stemmed from enhanced cooperation agreed upon during the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Conference on Counter Narcotics held in Islamabad in […]
Islamabad airport ranked Pakistan’s first 3-star airport
- 18-Dec-2025
In a positive development for Pakistan’s aviation sector, Islamabad International airport has been awarded a 3-star rating by the global airport ranking company Skytrax. With the Skytrax rating, Islamabad airport has become Pakistan’s first 3-star airport. The rating was awarded after evaluating factors such as passenger amenities and airport management. Dubai Airport was also classified as […]
Pakistan’s first Hajj flight arrived at Islamabad airport
- 11-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: The first post-Hajj 2025 flight carrying 307 Pakistani pilgrims landed at Islamabad International Airport on Wednesday, ARY News reported. As per details, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-732 departed from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 8:50 PM local time and arrived in Islamabad at 3:50 AM, according to Secretary Ministry of Religious […]
Women beggars posing as visitors swarm Islamabad airport
- 18-Mar-2025
A growing number of female beggars have flocked to Islamabad International Airport, disguising themselves as visitors, to solicit money from travellers. The problem of beggars is increasing with every passing day in Pakistan as the women beggars now swarming Islamabad airport ahead of Eidul Fitr. According to airport manager Aftab Gilani, women beggars specifically target […]
Two detained for hoax bomb threat aboard flight at Islamabad Airport
- 03-Dec-2024
ISLAMABAD: The Airport Security Force (ASF) has taken two passengers in custody after they allegedly made a hoax bomb threat on a private airlines’ flight at the Islamabad Airport, ARY News reported. The detained suspects, believed to be friends, made a hoax bomb threat on the flight bound for Karachi from Islamabad, creating panic among […]
FIA foils human smuggling attempt from Islamabad airport
- 14-Sep-2024
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration conducted a major operation and foiled a human smuggling attempt at Islamabad Airport, ARY News reported on Saturday. The FIA spokesperson claimed to have arrested 13 passengers bound to travel to Libya and Italy under the guise of Umrah visas. The operation resulted in the arrest of the […]
Probe begins after mpox patient goes ‘undetected’ at Islamabad airport
- 13-Sep-2024
ISLAMABAD: An investigation has been launched after mpox patient allegedly went undetected at Islamabad International Airport, ARY News reported. As per details, the health ministry questioned how a mpox patient, who arrived from a gulf country on September 7, reached Peshawar unscreened. The Ministry of Health decided to meet the patient and investigate the matter […]
ANF arrests drug trafficker at Islamabad airport
- 31-Aug-2024
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has successfully foiled a drug smuggling attempt at Islamabad International Airport, ARY News reported on Saturday. In a decisive operation, the ANF team arrested a passenger, Junaid Khan, who was caught red-handed with 5.868 kg of ICE (Crystal Methamphetamine) hidden inside a blanket in his travel bag. Junaid Khan was […]
Islamabad airport outsourcing: Bid submission date extended again
- 23-Aug-2024
ISLAMABAD: The steering committee tasked to outsource Islamabad International Airport, has extended the bid for outsourcing of the airport submission deadline to October 7, 2024. The Steering Committee on Airport Outsourcing met on Thursday under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The forum received a comprehensive briefing on the project’s […]