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Khaleej Times
15-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Pakistan airline accidentally flies out passenger to Saudi without passport
In an astonishing mishap, a man was flown to Jeddah instead of Karachi after boarding a flight from Lahore, as per local media outlets. The passenger, Malik Shahzain Ahmed, was travelling with private airline Air Sial on July 8, when the incident took place. According to him, he did not have a passport or visa for international travel, which caused further distress at the destination, where he was detained and deported. Shahzain claimed that despite showing his ticket to the air hostess, he was allowed to board the flight and not informed of the error. When he realised he was on the wrong plane, it was already too late. The passenger has now filed a complaint against the airline, which refused to cover expenses of the return flight to Lahore. He also claimed that the airline said it would take two to three days for them to bring him to Karachi when he questioned the crew mid-flight. According to him, the crew panicked when he questioned them and blamed him for the error. Shahzain, in his legal notice, has urged the airline to cover additional flight expenses and respond to the issue. The Pakistan Airport Authority is currently investigating the matter and the Lahore Airport Management said it is holding the airline responsible and that the incident took place due to the carrier's 'negligence and carelessness'. The organisation's manager said a request for action has been submitted against the airline.
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Major runway project at JIAK exceeds progress expectations
KARACHI: The major runway upgradation project at Jinnah International Airport Karachi has exceeded its progress expectations, achieving 53 percent completion by the end of May 2025, surpassing the planned target of 51 percent. The Rs 8.3 billion infrastructure development project, focused on upgrading Runway 07L/25R, has maintained steady momentum since its commencement in July 2024. Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) has confirmed the project remains on track for completion by January 2026. To ensure timely delivery of this critical aviation infrastructure, construction teams are operating double shifts at the site, said PAA spokesman, adding this intensive work schedule is reflecting the authority's commitment to minimizing disruption while accelerating progress on the strategic project. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
30-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Airlines return to Pak skies
Air traffic has returned to normal following recent disruptions caused by Pakistan-India conflict. All international airlines have resumed operations through Pakistan's airspace – except for Indian carriers, which remain restricted. Talking to media at the Lahore Press Club, Director of Public Relations for the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), Saifullah, said that international airlines had temporarily rerouted flights during the recent escalation but have since returned to their regular routes. He confirmed that, as per the government's directive, Pakistan's airspace will remain closed to Indian airlines until June 24. Skardu Airport is being upgraded while a new system is being introduced at Chitral and Gilgit Airport. Under a new system, flight operations will continue regardless of weather conditions, said the PAA director. He said bird strike incidents had gone down by 15 per cent in Karachi, while 36 such incidents were reported in Lahore. The PAA official said the authority will run a drive in collaboration with the local governments to dispose of offal during Eidul Azha. He said that there was a policy to outsource airports. Meanwhile, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has imposed a ban on flying drones, kites, pigeons, and other objects around Islamabad Airport. The restriction is placed following bird strike incidents, which cause damage to aircraft, and will remain in effect for a month. The areas around the Noor Khan Airbase and Qasim Airbase will also come under the restriction. Deputy Commissioner Hasan Waqar Cheema has issued a notification under Section 144. Besides, there is also a ban on aerial firing for a month.
Gulf Today
13-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE airlines resume flights as Pakistan fully reopens its airspace
Air travel between Pakistan and the UAE has resumed, with flights now operating from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah airports to multiple destinations in Pakistan, following the ceasefire agreement reached between the two countries after four days of hiatus. According to the UAE aviation authorities, major airports in the Emirates have restarted operations for Pakistan-bound flights. The first flight to Islamabad is set to depart on Monday (May 12), while services to Peshawar's Bacha Khan Airport will begin on Tuesday (May 13). Earlier, Pakistan has fully reopened its airspace for all types of flights as tensions eased with India following a ceasefire agreement. The two neighbouring nations had closed their airspaces multiple times since Wednesday, when India launched missiles into Pakistan, triggering a series of hostilities. The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) has announced that the airspace has been fully restored for all types of flights and issued a fresh notice to airmen (NOTAM). "All airports in the country are available for normal flight operations," a spokesman for PAA said. He requested passengers to contact the airline for the latest flight schedule. However, the normalisation of flight operations is expected to take time as passenger aircraft and other equipment were shifted to safe locations as a precaution during escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. Officials said the aircraft are being brought back to the operational area for routine operations. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has also resumed flight operations following the reopening of the airspace. The national carrier's flight PK750, coming from Paris to Islamabad, which was diverted and landed in Quetta early on Saturday, later returned to its original destination, said PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez Khan. Other operations of PIA would also resume from 10pm and all grounded or delayed flights would become operational, he said. Passengers who had returned to their homes or hotels are being contacted to return to the airport. "We apologise for the inconvenience caused to passengers due to the air closures and affected flight operations, but caution was necessary given the circumstances," the statement added. The disruption of flight operations for days stranded hundreds of travellers in Pakistan and abroad. Meanwhile, efforts to sustain the ongoing Hajj operations are being made by various airlines, which are working to ensure continuity despite operational challenges at major airports.
Mint
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
India launches ‘missile attacks' 4 airbases in Pakistan: Report
The Indian armed forces began a counter-offensive on Saturday after Pakistani drones and missiles attempted to target Indian military positions in cities along the western and northern frontiers. Sources told news agency ANI that India launched missiles and drones at four airbases in Islamabad. The Pakistani military has reported that explosions took place at three air force installations, including the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi - a strategic facility located less than 10 kilometres from Islamabad and situated next to the country's military headquarters. Following the powerful explosions, the Pakistani government shut down the country's airspace for commercial flight operations. The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) issued a notification stating that Pakistan's airspace has been closed from 3.15 am to 12 noon for all kinds of air traffic. The PAA said it will share updates at 12 noon. Several videos circulating on Pakistani media and social platforms allegedly show the Nur Khan Air Base engulfed in flames after a powerful explosion. Mint has not independently verified the authenticity of these clips. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a series of loud blasts, followed by heightened military activity at the scene. According to the Pakistani military, in addition to the Nur Khan Air Base, the Murid Air Base in Chakwal and the Rafiqui Air Base in Punjab's Jhang district were also targeted.
