Islamabad airport set for 15-year outsourcing to enhance operational activities
Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique said that Islamabad International Airport would be outsourced for a period of 15 years to improve its operational activities. In response to a calling attention notice in National Assembly sponsored by MMA lawmaker Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali regarding the outsourcing of the airport, the minister clarified that the move…
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Pakistan International Airlines’ jet seized in Malaysia for unpaid dues
A BOEING 777 jet operated by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was impounded on May 29 in Kuala Lumpur over unpaid charges to a leasing company, forcing the carrier to send a replacement aircraft to pick up stranded passengers. A Malaysian court ordered the plane to be seized on the lessor’s request, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez…
Strategic business plan prepared to revamp PIA: Khawaja Saad Rafique
Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Friday informed Senate that a strategic business plan has been prepared to enhance revenues of Pakistan International Airlines. Responding to the questions of Senators during question hour in Upper House of Parliament, he stressed political stability and continuity in policies to achieve the long-term goals. He said reform…
Private airlines to start air operations from Quetta: Aviation Minister
Federal Railways and Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique on Saturday underlined the need for making Quetta Airport more busy and improving air connectivity in the province. “More private airlines shall also start air operations from Quetta,” he said during his visit to Quetta Airport. The Aviation Minister during his visit reviewed the facilities of Quetta…
IMF to release tranche on Monday after board meeting: Miftah Ismail
Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail Friday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would release the tranche (worth US$1.17 bn) to Pakistan after its board meeting on Monday. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said Pakistan had already fulfilled all the requirements of the IMF and it is very likely that the board…
PIA postpones direct flights to Australia
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has postponed its direct flights to Sydney, which were scheduled to commence on April 22, after the Australian Home Ministry decided to review security arrangements at the Lahore and Karachi Airports. “The PIA is postponing the first two flights until the review is completed,” PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez Khan said in…