ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Thursday ordered an inquiry against Ghulam Sarwar Khan – the ex-minister of the then prime minister Imran Khan’s administration – for his “irresponsible and speculative” statement that led to financial woes of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and triggered a ban from several countries including the US and the UK.

The Federal Cabinet has approved constitution of a fact-finding committee to investigate motives behind the exaggerated and irresponsible statement by a former Minister regarding PIA's pilots.

The federal government has launched an investigation into ex-aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar 2020's speculative statement leading to a more than four-year-long ban on the Pakistan

The federal cabinet on Thursday approved formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate a statement made

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has restored eight international routes in the last six months, ARY News reported citing details

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif assured the Senate that the government is taking concrete measures to address.

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif assured the Senate on Tuesday that the government is taking concrete measures to address

The resumption of direct flights to the UK and the expansion to other international destinations is expected to benefit travelers significantly. By reintroducing key routes and improving its services, PIA aims to reconnect Pakistan with the world, offering enhanced travel options for both business and leisure.

In December 2024, the EU lifted its flight ban, and PIA swiftly resumed flights to Paris CDG. The UK CAA frequently aligns with EU decisions, and PIA is keen to fly to London Heathrow, Manchester International, and Birmingham, GB from Islamabad International and Lahore International.

KARACHI (Web Desk) - A delegation of the United Kingdom’s Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority began a safety audit of Pakistan’s aviation standards on Wednesday, a civil aviation spokesperson confirmed, ahead of the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights between the two countries.

On May 22, 2020, a PIA Airbus A320 aircraft was operating a domestic flight from Lahore to Karachi when the plane crashed into a crowded residential area near its destination. Of the 99 people on board, 97 lost their lives, while two survived with injuries. The crash also injured eight people on the ground, one of whom later died.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is making progress toward resuming direct flights to the UK as the British Civil Aviation Authority conducts a safety audit. The British High Commission will also hold training sessions for FIA and airline staff to ensure compliance with UK security and immigration standards.