Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Wings over Karachi, PAA issues warning to Pilots

Wings over Karachi, PAA issues warning to Pilots

Karachi: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has issued a crucial alert to all airline pilots operating at Karachi Airport, emphasizing heightened caution due to an increase in bird activity during the ongoing monsoon season. In a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), the authority urged flight crews to remain vigilant during takeoff and landing procedures, as the … Read more

Pre-Hajj operation successfully completed

Pre-Hajj

ISLAMABAD: The pre-Hajj operation from Islamabad Airport has been successfully completed, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). A total of 191 flights departed from Islamabad Airport. In total, 32,196 Hajj pilgrims were sent off from Islamabad. PAA stated that 29,603 pilgrims departed through 108 flights under Route to Makkah. A total 2,593 pilgrims departed … Read more

Pakistan Reopens Airspace for Flights

Flights between Pakistan, UAE restarts after hiatus

Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has officially announced the resumption of its airspace for all domestic and international flights after reaching an agreement on a ceasefire with India. According to the reports, the Pakistan Airports Authority has directed all airports across the country to be completely operational, allowing airlines to resume normal flight schedules. Flight operations … Read more

First Hajj flight departs from Lahore Airport

Pakistan reduces private sector quota for Hajj 2026

LAHORE: The first Hajj flight of the year departed from Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore for Madina here on Tuesday. AirSial Flight PF-7700, carrying 150 pilgrims departed from Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport for Madina. Punjab Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Khawaja Salman Rafique bid farewell to the pilgrims during a dignified ceremony. … Read more

Pakistan to build two new international airports

Pakistan to build two new international airports

Approval has been granted to construct two new airports in Sukkur and Muzaffarabad. Sources divulged on Tuesday that the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has also formed a committee consisting of officers to purchase land for the Sukkur and Muzaffarabad airports, sources said. The Works and Development Department of the PAA had started work on both … Read more

New Gwadar Airport being made operational today

New Gwadar

QUETTA: New Gwadar International Airport is being made operational from today (Monday), the project was completed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Spokesperson Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) dismissed rumors related to New Gwadar International Airport operationalization as baseless.

Spokesman PAA said in his statement that the International Airport will be operational today on January 20 as per the schedule.

He said news of cancellation of operationalization of New Gwadar International Airport due to rains is baseless, people should not listen to rumors and for information.

Gwadar International Airport is the largest airport in Pakistan in terms of area, which has been established on 430 acres at Gurandani area, 26 km from Gwadar city.

Governor, Chief Minister Balochistan, Federal Minister Khawaja Asif and important personalities of Pakistan and China will be present while a colorful ceremony is also being organized on this occasion.

On the other hand, there has been a delay in the departure of the first flight from Karachi to New Gwadar Airport, an important project of the CPEC Corridor.

According to the flight schedule, Air Flight PK 503 from Karachi will be the first flight to land at New Gwadar International Airport.

According to aviation sources, the departure of this flight from Karachi has been delayed by 45 minutes, the flight will depart at 10 am instead of 9:14 am. The first flight from Karachi will be given a water salute upon landing at New Gwadar Airport.

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Turkish consortium bids for operations of Islamabad Airport

Turkish

 

KARACHI: The Turkish consortium, the only bidder to take over the operations of Pakistan’s Islamabad airport.

The opening ceremony of the financial bid was held at the Pakistan Airport Authority headquarters in Karachi, during which the only shortlisted Turkish company participated in the bid.

According to the spokesperson of Pakistan Airport Authority, the company has offered to contribute 47.25 percent of the revenue of Islamabad International Airport.

According to PAA sources, matter will now be referred to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, which is advising Islamabad on outsourcing before Pakistan decides whether the bid can go through.

“The details of the financial proposal will … be presented and forwarded to the IFC for further evaluation and submission of final reports,” said Sadiq ur Rehman, the chairperson of the bid evaluation committee and deputy director general of Pakistan Airports Authority.

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Karachi airport to introduce strict entry rules for visitors

Karachi airport

KARACHI: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is planning to introduce new strict entry rules and requirements for visitors to ensure fool proof security at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi.

The decision has been taken following a terrorist attack on Chinese nationals near Karachi airport.

In this regard, the citizens who come to Karachi Airport to pick up or drop off passengers must also carry a copy of the tickets now.

It has been made mandatory for the citizens visiting to Karachi Airport to show their tickets when checked by the security personnel.

Now 4 citizens along with one passenger will be able to enter the airport, citizens who do not have a copy of the ticket will not be allowed to enter the airport premises.

The Pakistan Airports Authority has taken measures for security, apart from this, the citizens coming  to pick up the passengers at the Karachi Airport will have to carry the CNIC along with the ticket.

Pakistan Airports Authority sources say that in view of the recent terrorist attack near Karachi Airport, new measures have been decided regarding the passengers, this measure has been taken keeping in mind the security.

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Abhishek Bachchan Unveils How Aishwarya Rai & Jaya Bachchan Joined ‘Paa’

Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan recently appeared in R Balki’s sports drama film “Ghoomer,” alongside Saiyami Kher, and his performance is receiving commendation. This isn’t the first time Abhishek has collaborated with R Balki; they previously worked together in the 2009 film “Paa,” starring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek, and Vidya Balan. During an interview, Abhishek Bachchan shared insights into how R Balki managed to involve the entire Bachchan family in a movie. He also disclosed details about Jaya Bachchan’s role in “Paa” and how his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan unintentionally became a part of the film.

In conversation with Filmfare, Abhishek Bachchan highlighted R Balki’s distinct knack for bringing the entire Bachchan family together for a film. He mentioned, “He somehow manages to get away with, or wangle his way, but he’s the only person who manages to get the entire Bachchan family involved in a film.” He further elaborated on his mother Jaya Bachchan’s involvement in “Paa.” “I still remember the first film he made me a producer on, was Paa. My father and I were in that film, and suddenly the next thing I knew, my mother was doing the title. It’s possibly one of the sweetest titles. The credits are narrated by my mother. You must see it, it’s very charming,” he shared.

Abhishek Bachchan recounted an incident from 2009 while shooting for “Paa” when his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gave him a brilliant suggestion. “I’ve flown in from Goa, where I was shooting. This is in November 2009. And I only had the day and I fly back at night because I was shooting. I reached home and I was like ‘Oh my God, I don’t know what to wear. Back in those days, we didn’t have stylists. So Aishwarya is sitting there looking at me running around like a headless chicken. She says ‘why don’t you just wear your white kurta pajama, your glasses? Go as your character.’ I said this is genius!”

He later suggested to R Balki, “Ash has said why don’t you promote it as Amol Arte?” The director responded, “Brilliant! Superb! Let her promote the marketing.” Abhishek Bachchan shared that R Balki continues to joke about it and affectionately refers to Aishwarya as the “marketing manager.” The film “Paa” is a 2009 comedy-drama directed by R. Balki, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan in key roles. The film centered on the relationship of a boy with a rare genetic condition called progeria and his parents.

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ICAO withdraws safety objection after Pakistan pilot scandal

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has said Pakistan’s civil aviation regulator claimed to have resolved major safety concerns that arose from a scandal over fake pilot licences in 2020. Pakistan grounded 262 airline pilots in June 2020 after they were suspected of cheating on mandatory licence tests. The scandal had tainted Pakistan’s aviation industry … Read more