The federal government has defended the privatisation of Pakistan international airlines and rejected claims that the national carrier was sold cheaply or that the process undermined national interests. Officials maintain that the move is part of a broader strategy to revive the airline rather than diminish its value.

Pakistan Government Defends Privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines 

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the embattled national airline of Pakistan, was forced to cancel dozens of domestic and international flights because it could not pay its fuel bills, said officials.

PIA cancels dozens of flights as funds to pay for fuel dry up

A cash-starved Pakistan government, unable to run operations at the Islamabad International Airport (IIA), has decided to outsource the duty, according to a report in Dawn.

Amid economic crisis, Pakistan forced to outsource Islamabad International Airport

On September 11, multiple media reports had stated that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is ready to start commercial flights to Kabul. However, PIA has clarified against it now.

No plans of resuming commercial flights between Kabul and Pakistan yet: PIA backtracks

Slamming the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for its "irresponsible attitude and maladministration", the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said that the PIA seemed to be "unaware of international civil aviation leasing laws".

Pak Civil Aviation Authority slams PIA for being 'unaware of international leasing laws'

Pakistan's airlines face the risk of getting banned from flying to 188 countries over the pilot licensing issue and failure to keep up with the international standards as needed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a media report claimed on Sunday.