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Plight of PIA employees
The govt should ensure that we are granted the 20 per cent pay raise that other government employees have enjoyed.
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PIA’s cancelled flight: ‘Sorry we’re over-booked, please try again later’
Flight to Islamabad lands back in Karachi due to turbulent weather conditions.
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Inside job?: PIA aircraft carries heroin along with passengers
Customs officers seize 4.5kg of heroin from panelling in the toilets.
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PIA slashes fares on domestic routes
The cut is for routes between Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
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PIA needs a year to turn around, says chairman
Airline to lease six aircraft, industry needs safety experts.
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Grounded: Protest against cancellation of flight
Flight PK-347 set to carry 96 passengers from Bahawalpur to Karachi cancelled for technical reasons.
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PIA passengers at Islamabad airport depart after 9 hour wait
Passengers say plane first took off at 1 pm but landed again after 45 minutes due to a burning smell from the plane.
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PIA chairman: Suleman’s appointment formalised
He takes charge as the 14th Chairman and CEO of the airline
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Safety in the air
Who is responsible for dealing with violent passengers onboard a commercial airliner?
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Rest in peace: PIA staffer among victims
According to one report, Ghazala had joined the rally because of her affiliation with the Awami Tehreek.
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PIA flight makes emergency landing in Karachi due to cracked window
Crack apperaed in the window next to first officer's seat. Flight would resume soon, says PIA official.
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Panic in the air: Hijacking jest causes PIA flight to turn back
Passenger handed over to police for further probe.
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PIA flight returns to Karachi amid hijacking fears
Passenger claims plane can be hijacked, taken into custody after plane lands back in Karachi.
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False indication: PIA plane makes emergency landing in Multan
Cockpit fails to indicate opening of left rear wheels, plane makes emergency landing at Multan airport.
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Leaving passengers behind, PIA flight takes off an hour before schedule
Claiming passengers were informed beforehand, airport and PIA officials give conflicting reasons for early departure.
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Grounded planes: Passengers stranded for 5 hours
The passengers were not allowed to disembark with the exception of the federal minister and PIA’s MD.
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Karachi-bound PIA flight departs one hour early
Flight PK-351 scheduled to depart Peshawar for Karachi at 8:30am, but left the airport one hour ahead of time.
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CAA begins checks on private airline planes
CAA spokesman says authority launched comprehensive inspection of airplanes flown by private airlines from today.
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Plane crash lessons
One can only wonder what lessons we have learnt from the disaster of Bhoja Air.
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Bhoja Air Tragedy: PIA charging air fare for transporting bodies
Some heirs told media that they were being charged Rs12,000 for each dead body.
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PIA initiates inquiry against media adviser
Tenure extensions, advance salary received against carrier’s regulations.
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Weather blues: PIA flights to Gilgit suspended
Flights between Islamabad and the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan could not be resumed due to inclement weather
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PIA files lawsuit over Boeing deal claims
Transparency Int’l Pakistan, newspapers accused of maligning airline.
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PIA employees fear hiring of retired air force men
Airline unaware, says there is complete ban on hiring.
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The trouble with: Flying PIA
National carrier suffers from faulty planes, delayed flights, union trouble and running billions of rupees in loss.
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Crashing figures: PIA loses over Rs70m per day
Defence minister admits huge losses in the Senate.
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Sialkot-bound plane makes emergency landing in Lahore
Flight number PK369, with 73 passengers on board, was en route from Karachi to Sialkot.
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Lack of vision, blighted business plan pulls PIA down
Govt does not buy revival plan; pressure on airline to deliver.
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Restructuring: PIA employees seek meeting with defence minister
Say they want to speak to him before finalising their business plan recommendations for cabinet committee.
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PIA grants wish of 5 seriously ill children
PIA and Make a Wish Foundation arrange air journey for five ill children to fulfil their desire of flying an aircraft.
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PIA reduces night coach fare
The reduction in fares is a New Year's present for Pakistanis from PIA, says Captain Junaid Younis.
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PIA employees irked by leasing of new aircraft
Unions allege management is spending money on leases of new planes rather than repairs.
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Tribune Take: What must PIA do as Pakistani skies get crowded
The Express Tribune reporter, Saad Hasan says that PIA must adapt as new airlines enter Pakistani skies.
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PIA's downward spiral: Great people become late people
PIA loses its edge due to frequent delays and disruptions.
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New airlines: PIA protests as skies get crowded
CAA grants approval for commercial operations to two new carriers.
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Kuwait airport mishap: Truck collides with PIA aircraft
Flight PK 240 was about to leave for Sialkot when incident occurred, no passengers hurt.
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Hajj pilgrim dies while waiting to board plane back home
Minister for religious affairs says delays due to ‘excess baggage’.
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Tribune Take: Privatise the PIA, save billions
The $600,000 PIA failed to pay Iran for airspace rights is symptomatic of larger issues. Watch now.
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Iran makes airspace off limits to PIA over payment backlog
PIA owes Iran over $600,000 in payments. Officials hopeful of resolving crisis before hajj flights resume on Thursday.
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Hajj Season: PIA carries over 110,000 pilgrims
PIA) operated 273 flights, carrying 110,726 pilgrims from seven major cities in 32 days
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Misbehaviour: Three arrested for abusing air hostess
"You people are unable to provide even water where other airlines also provide wine to their passengers,” passengers.
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Govt to reduce running expenses by 10%
The proposed exercise may reduce the allocation from Rs205 to Rs185 billion.
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Holding firm: ‘No bailout for PIA without restructuring’
Defence ministry had requested Rs60 billion in bailouts for the ailing airline.
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Another Halted Flight: Jeddah bound plane forced to abort take-off
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) jet bound for Saudi Arabia with 508 people on board forced to abort take-off.
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Engine failure: Small plane on training exercise makes safe emergency landing
Lucky pilot finds deserted spot off Super Highway.
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Crippling losses: PIA loses money but continues to add workforce
Number of people hired by the present government the highest in airline’s history.
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Bailout package: PIA may get Rs20b on condition of restructuring
National carrier wants to cut Rs15b debt and save annual interest payment.
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Great people not to fly with
The national airline, for its part, must understand that it exists to serve its passengers, not its employees.
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Finance ministry tells PIA to adopt austerity measures
Sheikh briefed on the strategic restructuring plan of PIA.
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PIA blues III: Obscure vendors keep the planes grounded
Insiders concerned about PIA’s recent appointment of a little-known vendor for procurement of spare parts.