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PIA resumes London flights after six years

—PIA restarts direct Islamabad-London Heathrow service, marking return to UK market after safety reforms and privatization Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines on Sunday relaunched direct flights to London, ending a six-year suspension on the high-demand UK route, as the national carrier seeks to rebuild its global standing after safety …

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Hajj flights from Pakistan start April 18

–Ministry of Religious Affairs issues Hajj flight schedule, directs pilgrims to check Pak Hajj app for travel details BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has released the Hajj flight schedule, announcing that Hajj flights from Pakistan will begin on April 18, according to an official statement issued in …

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PIA to revalue five key properties

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to carry out a fresh valuation of five of its major properties across the country and has invited applications from government-registered firms to undertake the assessment, in what appears to be part of broader efforts to improve transparency and manage its …

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PIA privatization bidding set for tomorrow: Three contenders vie for 75% stake in national carrier

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The privatization process for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to reach its climax tomorrow (December 23, 2025), with sealed bids to be submitted and opened in a live broadcast for transparency. The bidding will cover a 75% stake in the flag carrier, marking a crucial step …

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PIA’s “profit”: A dangerous illusion masking deeper financial woes

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD:  Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recently trumpeted a “profit” of Rs 13.1 billion for the first half of FY2025, a claim that, on the surface, might suggest a miraculous turnaround for the beleaguered national carrier. However, a deeper dive into the government’s own State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) report reveals …

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