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In the 1960s and 1970s, both PIA and Karachi Airport thrived. PIA rose to be among the world's best airlines, earning a reputation akin to today's Emirates or Qatar Airways. Karachi Airport boomed as a key stopover for major airlines on east-west routes. Back then, restricted airspace over Russia and China forced flights to take detours, making Karachi's location ideal for refueling and servicing aircraft. This era solidified Karachi's status as a busy and cosmopolitan hub for international travel. Once a proud emblem of Pakistan's aviation industry, PIA and Karachi Airport have fallen on hard times. In stark contrast to their golden age in the 1960s and 70s, both entities are now marred by financial woes, technical shortcomings, and a tarnished reputation. Travelers now tend to avoid PIA as a last resort, and Karachi Airport struggles to attract international airlines due to a lack of interest. #pakistan #pakistannews #pakistaneconomy #pakistanstockexchange #PIA #karachi #islamabad #lahore #oilandgas #oilandgascompany #Dubai #london

The Sialkot airport is set to close for nearly a fortnight, impacting both domestic and international flight operations. The airport manager has announced that from May 6 to May 18, there will be no flights departing from or arriving at Sialkot. This decision follows the cancellation of several flights from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi due to low passenger numbers during Ramadan. Seventeen flights were affected, causing inconvenience for travelers. One of the affected flights was PIA's PK-368 from Karachi to Islamabad, scheduled for 4 pm. Additionally, a private airline's flight from Karachi to Dubai was also canceled. These disruptions underscore the challenges faced by airlines and airports during Ramadan, as passenger traffic typically decreases during this period. However, authorities are working to minimize inconvenience for travelers and ensure smooth operations when flights resume at Sialkot airport after the closure period. #Sialkot #Airport #Flights

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a special Independence Day promotion, offering a 14% discount on all tickets purchased by August 14. According to a PIA spokesperson, the national airline will offering a 14% discount on domestic flights. The spokesperson added that passengers can buy the discounted tickets right away. The announcement of discounted domestic air tickets comes just a day after the national flag carrier revealed a similar discount on flights to Toronto. A PIA spokesperson announced that the 14% discount applies to all seat bookings made from August 1 to 14. Passengers who book within this period can use the discounted fares for travel between August 15 and November 14. In a separate news, a report on Friday revealed that at least 38 PIA planes were struck by birds in the first six months of 2024. According to the report, 38 incidents occurred between January and June, affecting flights in Islamabad, Multan, Faisalabad, Gilgit, Sukkur, Jeddah, and Dubai. Of these, five planes experienced significant damage, while 33 planes remained largely unaffected. Visit Our Website: BehindPakistan.com Follow Us For More Updates #PIA #IndependenceDay #Discount #DomesticFlights #Toronto #AirTravel #TravelDeal #Pakistan #NationalAirline #BirdStrike #AviationSafety

#PIA Cancels Six Flights, 25 Others Delayed Nationwide Due to Operational Issues #Pakistan International #Airlines (PIA) has cancelled six flights today, citing operational issues. These cancellations include major domestic routes such as PK 302 and PK 303 between Lahore and Karachi, PK 293 from Multan to Sharjah, as well as PK 182 from Sharjah to Islamabad, and two flights between Islamabad and Chitral (PK 660 and PK 661). Alongside the cancellations, the flight schedule has been severely affected by delays. In total, 25 domestic and international flights have faced delays. Notable delays include PIA's PK 233 from Lahore to Dubai, which is running one and a half hours late, and a private airline's ER 523 from Lahore to Karachi, delayed by over three hours. Additionally, flights from Islamabad to Jeddah have also been impacted by these operational setbacks.

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Debunking some nonsense #beliefs prevalent in #pakistan 🇵🇰 It is commonly claimed by many people in the country and on #socialmedia as well that Pakistan did main work in setting up #Emirates #SaudiAirlines & #QatarAirways. Truth is quite different as follows; Pakistan and its national airline, Pakistan International Airlines (#PIA), did play a role in the establishment of Emirates Airline. When Emirates was founded in 1984, it lacked critical expertise and aircraft. PIA provided support by leasing two aircraft to Emirates, along with administrative and engineering assistance. This helped Emirates to start operations and eventually grow into one of the world’s leading airlines. As for Saudi and Qatar airlines, there is no specific PIA’s involvement in their establishment. However, it’s not uncommon for established airlines to provide support to new carriers in various forms, which can include leasing aircraft, training staff, or sharing operational knowledge. So this خُناس in #pakistani minds that we had the main role in establishing these airlines is highly misplaced and simply self-delusional.

Moral boosting and self-esteem plays a vital role in nation building and subsequent development since ages. The nation-branding processes need to be understood as responding to the need of states and state leaders to enhance both their citizens and the nation's sense of ontological security and (self)-esteem. Enemy uses this tool and weaponized to de-moralize and devoid the opposing nation from these psychological degradation. Pakistanis are unknowingly victim of this weapon and continuously demonizing themselves and the State.

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Light rain in and around the Karachi airport has led to significant flight disruptions, with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) grounding small planes due to safety concerns. The rainy season exacerbates flying issues for smaller aircraft due to low visibility, while inclement weather, low load and operational matters have impacted airport operations and resulted in the cancellation of several domestic and international flights. Sources from Karachi airport revealed that a total of 16 outbound flights, operated by both domestic and international airlines, have been cancelled. Among the affected airlines, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has cancelled six domestic and international flights. These include: Fly Jinnah cancelled flights 852 to Quetta and 672 to Islamabad. Passengers have been advised to stay updated on their flight status and to remain patient as the CAA takes necessary precautions for safety during the ongoing weather disturbance. #Rain #forces #several #domestic #international #flights #Karachi #cancel #brand #247newsupdate