Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operations were halted yet again on Sunday (Oct 22) due to a lack of fuel as the nation's flag carrier keeps getting hit by setbacks. Pakistan State Oil (PSO) stopped fuel supply to PIA, severely impacting the airlines.&nbsp;

Local media outlets reported that the airline cancelled around 70 flights from major cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The affected passengers were provided with alternative flights, a PIA spokesperson said as quoted in media reports.&nbsp;

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PIA has faced multiple crises, including losses, but the current state appears to be dire in recent years.&nbsp;

In a recent statement, PSO said it had received an advance payment of $789,804 for the supply of fuel on Saturday and Sunday. They also received a list of some PIA aircraft.

However, the PIA spokesperson claimed that only four aircraft were fueled on Sunday, which affected the flight operations. &nbsp;

For operational support, the airline requested $76 million, but it was declined by the government. However, there's no information on whether or not caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will opt for a restructuring plan to stabilise the finances of the airline.&nbsp;

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PIA spokesperson Abdulllah Khan told Arab News: "On Sunday, only 11 flights could operate out of 81 scheduled flights due to fuel challenges." He said that the airline had been making advance payments to PSO for fuel supply. &nbsp;

"The Pakistan International Airlines made a payment of Rs 220 million on Friday which could last the weekend, but it did not. And on Sunday, we were refused fuel which resulted in massive cancellations," he said.&nbsp;

As per Khan, there were "slim chances of a full restoration of flight operations" considering the way fuel was being supplied and amid PSO's refusal to allow any credit line or relaxation to "a fellow government organisation".&nbsp;

"However, our focus will now shift toward preserving our international operations, for which we can secure fuel from other sources, unlike in Pakistan, where we are bound to obtain fuel from PSO," he said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operations were halted yet again on Sunday (Oct 22) due to a lack of fuel as the nation's flag carrier keeps getting hit by setbacks.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operations were halted yet again on Sunday (Oct 22) due to a lack of fuel as the nation's flag carrier keeps getting hit by setbacks. Pakistan State Oil (PSO) stopped fuel supply to PIA, severely impacting the airlines. Local media outlets reported that the airline cancelled around 70 flights from major cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and more. The affected passengers were provided with alternative flights, a PIA spokesperson said as quoted in media reports. Also read: Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan. His past, present, and future PIA has faced multiple crises, including losses, but the current state appears to be dire in recent years. In a recent statement, PSO said it had received an advance payment of $789,804 for the supply of fuel on Saturday and Sunday. They also received a list of some PIA aircraft. However, the PIA spokesperson claimed that only four aircraft were fueled on Sunday, which affected the flight operations. For operational support, the airline requested $76 million, but it was declined by the government. However, there's no information on whether or not caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will opt for a restructuring plan to stabilise the finances of the airline. Also read: Former Pak PM Imran Khan charged in cipher case PIA spokesperson Abdulllah Khan told Arab News: "On Sunday, only 11 flights could operate out of 81 scheduled flights due to fuel challenges." He said that the airline had been making advance payments to PSO for fuel supply. "The Pakistan International Airlines made a payment of Rs 220 million on Friday which could last the weekend, but it did not. And on Sunday, we were refused fuel which resulted in massive cancellations," he said. As per Khan, there were "slim chances of a full restoration of flight operations" considering the way fuel was being supplied and amid PSO's refusal to allow any credit line or relaxation to "a fellow government organisation". "However, our focus will now shift toward preserving our international operations, for which we can secure fuel from other sources, unlike in Pakistan, where we are bound to obtain fuel from PSO," he said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pakistan International Airlines cancels flights over non-payment of dues to fuel supplier

Priyanka Chopra&#39;s spokesperson said Thursday that the actress is &quot;seeking legal opinion with respect&nbsp;to terminating her contract&quot; with the Nirav Modi brand in light of the allegations against Modi.&nbsp;

Chopra is the Nirav Modi brand ambassador.&nbsp;

&quot;There are speculative reports that Priyanka Chopra has sued Nirav Modi. This is not true,&quot; the spokesperson said.&nbsp;

There had been reports earlier in the day that Chopra had sued Modi for the non-payment of dues.

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Nirav Modi, who ventured late into the business, gained a reputation as India&rsquo;s top jeweller to the Bollywood A-listers and even to Hollywood biggies including Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson who walked the red carpet in diamonds from his eponymous brand.&nbsp;

Nirav Modi has been named in Punjab National Bank&#39;s Rs 11,400 crore fraud.

'There are speculative reports that Priyanka Chopra has sued Nirav Modi. This is not true,' the spokesperson said

Priyanka Chopra's spokesperson said Thursday that the actress is "seeking legal opinion with respect to terminating her contract" with the Nirav Modi brand in light of the allegations against Modi. Chopra is the Nirav Modi brand ambassador. "There are speculative reports that Priyanka Chopra has sued Nirav Modi. This is not true," the spokesperson said. There had been reports earlier in the day that Chopra had sued Modi for the non-payment of dues. There are speculative reports that Priyanka Chopra has sued #NiravModi. This is not true. She is seeking legal opinion with respect to terminating her contract with the brand in light of allegations of financial fraud against #NiravModi: Priyanka Chopra's Spokesperson (File Pic) pic.twitter.com/NgDVxJGESR — ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2018 × Also read: Who is Nirav Modi, billionaire jeweller at centre of Rs 11,400 crore scam Also read: After Nirav Modi, 3 other big jewellers come under the scanner Nirav Modi, who ventured late into the business, gained a reputation as India’s top jeweller to the Bollywood A-listers and even to Hollywood biggies including Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson who walked the red carpet in diamonds from his eponymous brand. Nirav Modi has been named in Punjab National Bank's Rs 11,400 crore fraud.

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