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Tanweer Gulzar was flying on Paris-bound PK-749 flight from Islamabad

Disagreement over legacy loans, non-guaranteed liabilities causing delay

The passengers were also delighted as they were served sweets and savories

A ceremony was held at the Islamabad airport for completing the check ‘A’ on A320 aircraft

Standing committee on rules may refer PIA recruitment issue to the privileges committee

Vows to transform national flag carrier into world-class airline if voted to power

Statement says the airline's head-office successfully concluded the external audit

CEO Musharraf Rasool Cyan has withdrawn his discretionary powers

CM to appoint VCs, pro-VCs under new public sector university draft law

The devastation by PIA to the national exchequer has amounted between Rs34 billion and Rs45 billion annually

Where will we find the politicians who will not interfere in the workings of the airline

The retired plane was sold to a German museum during the tenure of the previous CEO

PM Abbasi recently approved a privatisation plan for both the organisations

PM chairs meeting of Cabinet Committee on Privatisation at PM’s Office

Move comes as state-owned entity desperately looks to cut its losses

Govt has informed NA it wants to sell 26pc equity stake in PIA along with management control to a private partner

Says in the context of recommendations from FO, Nawaz Sharif’s secretary met Chaudhry Nisar and conveyed his order

Interior ministry produces letter signed by then-minister to substantiate claim

This comes as minister says govt is pressing ahead with airline’s sell-off plan

New carriers will enter country’s market in next one year, fly mainly to far-off areas

Saigol was the youngest child of Mian Yousuf Saigol, the country’s pioneering industrialist

The decision follows suspension of flights to New York

Lawmaker says all planes acquired on lease due to airline’s financial constraints

Govt could save Rs600 billion annually by privatising the two dinosaurs. Why wait?

Govt aims to park over Rs150b legacy loans, non-core assets in another company

Loss-making state-owned entities causing unnecessary burden on fiscal operations

Daniyal Aziz says he would take the proposals to the Cabinet committee next week

Official close to privatisation developments says govt has failed to complete its sell-off agenda

Employees are threatened of strict action if ban is violated

New Islamabad airport could prove to be hub for national carrier

Rasool Cyan says new routes to be offered, turnaround could take 24-30 months

SABER system broke down at 2pm causing the national carrier loss in sale of tickets and delay in flights

National carrier plans to turn around entity in 18 months, achieve profitability by 2022

Statement says flight purser Peter Inayat distributes presents to the passengers on-board flight PK-308

As the staff tried to catch it, the animal left the cockpit and went in to the cabin

CM says Gilgit-Baltistan has potential to generate over 40,000MW

No action yet against those responsible

While congratulations poured in, some questioned why the full-term lady was allowed on-board

Power producers have to pay PSO Rs195.5b for fuel supplies

They will replace existing four A320s, remain with PIA for six to eight years

Parliamentary panel asks PM to apportion blame for fiasco

The airline has been bleeding more because of bad management decisions

Around 15 out of 42 doctors awaiting promotions had retired, claims applicant

PIA spokesperson says weather occurrences caused 159 cancellations, 17 diversions, 82 re-routing of flights

It offers govt Roosevelt, Scribe hotels to clear Rs352b worth of liabilities

Consul General says she extends her support and will consult relevant US authorities

Lahore airport officials claim flights are resuming operations slowly

Timing coincides with govt’s announcement of restarting privatisation process

Sources, however, reveal some 'influential' figures do not want Bernd Hilden to return to the country

It is far easier to employ market-based talent or high-calibre civil servants and reward them adequately