Tag: airport
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Bird strikes increase at domestic airports; PIA faces crores in losses
Bird collisions with planes at domestic airports have increased as national carrier PIA reports that the airline has incurred losses amounting to crores of rupees as a consequence of these collisions. PIA reported 38 bird strike incidents involving its planes from January to June this year. The majority of these collisions occurred at Lahore Airport,…
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CAA dues leave over 35 planes at Karachi Airport in ruin
More than 35 planes at Karachi Airport have become junk for years now, with birds laying eggs in them. The defunct planes have deteriorated amid a dispute over customs and CAA dues. Among the grounded planes are an Airbus 310 and two jumbo 747s, many of which have been damaged. Some planes belong to PIA,…
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Imran Riaz not allowed to go abroad despite court orders
YouTuber Imran Riaz was allegedly stopped by immigration authorities at Islamabad International Airport and not allowed to perform Hajj because his name was on Exit Control List (ECL). In a video shared on social media, Riaz could be seen talking with an immigration official grabbing a paper and saying, “According to this, my name should…
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Fire breaks out in Lahore Airport; first Hajj flight halted
A fire broke out in the lounge of Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Thursday morning, reportedly affecting the immigration process at the airport , while the first Hajj flight from Lahore has also been delayed. According to airport sources, the fire broke out due to a short circuit in the ceiling of the…
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Dubai begins construction of ‘world’s largest’ airport terminal
Dubai announced on Sunday that work had begun on a new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, which the Gulf emirate’s ruler said will become “the world’s largest” at a cost of almost $35 billion. “We approved the designs for the new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, and (are) commencing construction of the…
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Why was Shahid Khaqan Abbasi barred from flying abroad?
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi faced a brief hiccup on Friday when he was initially stopped from flying abroad due to his name being on the no-fly list, as per Shahzad Ali of Samaa. However, after clarification, he was allowed to proceed with his travel plans to China. Mr. Abbasi and his wife…
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Kab aur kaisay a rahey hain Nawaz Sharif?
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is all set to welcome back their leader to Pakistan and the stage is being set by his party leaders and members. If there are any doubts about his return, we have the details of his flight booking for you. Sources have said that the former premier will return to Pakistan…
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Which famous airport is going to be passport-free?
Singapore’s Changi Airport will introduce a passport-free facility for travellers next year, media reports have confirmed. Changi Airport is one of the busiest and most beautiful airports in the world, playing host to 100 domestic and international take offs daily. Communications Minister Josephine Teo stated in the parliament that Singapore Changi Airport is also soon…
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Passenger arrested for carrying Ihram towels soaked in heroin on flight
The Airport Security Force (ASF) has recovered Rs. 70 million worth of heroin in a raid from a passenger flying to Istanbul from Islamabad International Airport. The suspect, Imran, was travelling for Umrah when 5 kg and 448g of drugs were found on his person. He had soaked three Ihram towels with a solution of heroin.
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Flight takes U-turn after passenger gets severe diarrhoea
A Delta Air Lines airplane was flying from Atlanta to Barcelona when two hours into the journey, they were forced to turn around because of a “biohazard issue” after one of the passengers developed severe diarrhoea. In an audio posted on X (formerly Twitter), allegedly from air traffic control, the pilot can be heard telling…