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22Jun

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Business

Russia Demanded PIA to Clear its Dues

Russia is known having history of political interference in several countries. In recent years, the Russian government was accuse of meddling in the 2016 US presidential elections. One way that it allegedly interfered was by demanding Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) clear its dues. PIA's loans to buy new aircraft not fully paid off and this caused the airline financial problems. When Russia demanded PIA to pay off its debts, it gave the airline little choice but to pay up. In this case, it appears that Russia was interfering for political reasons and not for any other reason.It doesn't means that Russia is always trying to interfere in other countries politics. But it does show that Russia is willing to do whatever is necessary to get what it wants. PIA given a deadline by the Russi...

Islamabad Airport got Pakistan’s first Engineering Hanger

26May

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Pakistan

Islamabad Airport got Pakistan’s first Engineering Hanger

After four years of its inauguration, Islamabad Airport is updated with new technology. A well-equipped engineering hanger is about to open at the new airport. Now planes do not have to go to Karachi for maintenance and repair. Pakistan International Airport made a historic and much-needed upgrade in its clan. Four years after the inauguration of the new Islamabad Airport, now a fully equipped engineering hanger opens in the vicinity. In addition, Hanger is fully capable of maintaining and repair of any aircraft. Now planes do not have to shift to Karachi for any repair. It is a very big step by the airplane since this needs a much bigger budget and human power. With its Islamabad engineering department upgraded, PIA is looking forward to developing a purpose-built complex at IIA....

First International flight at Skardu: Another landmark in tourism

1May

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Pakistan

First International flight at Skardu: Another landmark in tourism

Skardu Airport is ready to handle its first international flight on May 13. The International flight will take off from Munich, Germany. It will land at Skardu International Airport in May which is located at a very high altitude. As per the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Skardu Airport will receive its first-ever International flight on Monday. The flight which is going to land at this high altitude Airport will take off from Munich, Germany. It would be a chartered flight. However, the flight will take off for Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on May 16 as per the notification of CAA on Monday. The CAA has urged that all responsible departments and institutions furnish all essential arrangements. They are expecting professionalism at all forums of this Airport. They also asked for the comple...

Green signal given to PIA for Direct flights to Sydney, Australia

16Mar

By Sher1 Comment

Latest

Green signal given to PIA for Direct flights to Sydney, Australia

Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777-200LR AP-BGZ Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) got green signal for direct flights to Sydney, Australia starting from April 22, 2022. Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority accepted the request of National Flag Carrier i.e PIA. Arragnments has been started for flight operation from provincial capital of Lahore to Australian city of Sydney. Flight PK-9808 will likely to depart from Allama Iqbal Internation Airport(AIIAP) Lahore on April 22, 2022 while return back flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Lahore Allama Iqbal Internation Airport will depart on April 24, 2022. PIA has designated its Boeing-777 aircraft for the said flight as quoted by PIA's spokesperson. Authorities are also positive for the direct flights from the cou...

PIA suspends its flight operations in Kabul, Afghanistan

16Oct

By AbdullahNo Comments

Latest

PIA suspends its flight operations in Kabul, Afghanistan

PIA blames high insurance cost to be the reason behind suspension of flights in Kabul. This is because insurance and airline companies are still considering Afghanistan a warzone. KARACHI, PAKISTAN - The Pakistan International Airlines on Thursday announced the suspension of flight operations to Kabul, Afghanistan. PIA which was previously operating charter flights, said that decision to fly into Kabul after Taliban takeover was purely for humanitarian reasons. PIA spokesman, Abdullah Hafeez Khan after the announcement, went onto state reasons for the suspension of flights to Kabul. He said that with insurance and airline companies considering Afghanistan a warzone, insurance premium on these flights are significantly high. PIA, because of the high insurance premium is not abl...