Tag: PIA
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PIA auction fails: Sole bid rejected by government for being too low
Spectators watched as the televised auction of the flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), failed horribly. The government seemed interested in selling PIA for the right price but did not approve the sale when the sole bid was off by 88.2 per cent of the original value. The reason for only one bid is the…
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Real estate company bidding for PIA has more than 200 FIRs registered against it
Only one company, Blue World City, completed requirements to enter the bidding process for a stake in the country’s flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Blue World City is a real estate project based in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Journalist Shahid Aslam reported that there are “almost 215 FIRs registered against the company owners with charges…
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PIA bans photos, videos on flights
Pakistan International Airline (PIA), the country’s flag carrier, has banned mobile phone photography and vlogging during flights. A preliminary implementation of the ban has been initiated. Action can be taken against those who record videos or take pictures of other passengers during the flight. Incidents falling under harassment or immoral acts could be reprimanded for…
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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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Guess what a Pakistani air hostess was smuggling in her socks
A video of a Pakistani air hostess being detained by police while trying to smuggle cash hidden in her socks has emerged online. The incident has raised concerns about security and professionalism among airline staff. There have been numerous issues and blunders involving PIA staff in the recent past, including cases of misconduct and operation…
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Babur Junaid Jamshed shares his father’s wish for Shahadat
Junaid Jamshed, known for his music and devotion to Islam, left a lasting impact on both, a legacy now carried on by his son. Recently, Babur Junaid appeared as a guest on the Nadir Ali podcast. He talked about the last conversation with his father and his last wish for martyrdom (Shahadat). During the podcast,…
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PIA and other airlines increase federal excise duty on international flights
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other airlines operating in Pakistan have announced a significant increase in the federal excise duty (FED) on international flight tickets, following the federal government’s decision in the 2024-25 budget.
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PIA Hajj flight makes emergency landing in Riyadh after technical fault
A Jeddah-bound Hajj flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) made an emergency landing at Riyadh Airport after high temperature warning. The Hajj flight had departed from Karachi for Jeddah at 10 pm on Friday night. Geo News reports that a passenger on PK 839 said that an explosion was heard in the plane during the…
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PIA to resume direct flights to Paris in June
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume its flight operations to Paris in June, marking a significant step forward for the national carrier.
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PIA staff forgets to send boy’s body with parents
A PIA flight from Islamabad to Skardu left behind the body of a six-year-old boy at the airport on Friday, while his parents continued their journey, unaware of the horrific mistake. Six-year-old Mujtaba, a resident of Katshi village of Kharmang district, was diagnosed with a tumour at a hospital in Skardu a month ago. Doctors…