PIA strike

Dozens of martyrs killed and wounde but no ambulance vehicle can get into the area, Gaza Health Ministry

Given PIA’s balance sheet, no prospective bidder would show an ounce of interest if govt does not wipe the slate clean

We can reap fruits of privatisation if process itself is transparent, if PIA is not sold to unworthy private entities

The pilots, engineers and union leaders who were also part of the demonstrations across the country remain safe

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is gradually going to resume what passes for normal operations

Chairman JAC says they have ended the strike after being given enough assurance on the matter of privatisation

Over 200 employees issued show-cause notices as PM rules out talks

The move coincides with turmoil in PIA, which cancelled hundreds of flights in the past week

Two flights of national airline carrying 725 Umra pilgrims from Jeddah reach Islamabad airport

Protests by PIA and those against the Orange Line show there is genuine resentment against govt's governance agenda

Signs of discord appear in pilots’ association over PIA strike

Frustrated ticketholders face off against protesting PIA employees at BBIA

PIA offices have remained closed on account of the protest

Palpa is not in favour of extending the strike, Palpa President Amir Hashmi said

The PIA workers continued a sit-in in front of the airport on the fourth consecutive day

Earlier, selling 26% stake in PIA was termed as privatisation; now proposal to sell 26% stake a strategic partnership!

Decides not to hold talks with protesters; forms panel to start action

Trains, buses reap profits as passengers switch to other modes of transport

Trains, buses reap profits as passengers switch to other modes of transport

PIA’s managers & pilots had contributed crucially to the establishment of most of the Middle Eastern national airlines

Chaos, confusion reign supreme at airports across the country

Demonstrations in solidarity with protesting employees

Passengers yet to get new departure schedules

MPAs walked out of the assembly and briefly arranged a sit-in on assembly building’s stairs

All domestic and international flights of PIA remain cancelled as standoff with the government continues

Chairm­an calls it quits after three employ­ees die in firing during violen­t protes­t

The officials added one flight from Islamabad to Beijing, was cancelled.