Fog disrupts flights across Pakistan, leading to diversions, delays

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): The dense fog wreaked havoc on international and domestic flight operations in Pakistan on Wednesday, causing widespread disruptions and delays at various airports across the country. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has reported that a series of diversions, cancellations and delays occurred, impacting both inbound and outbound flights. A spokesman of… Continue reading Fog disrupts flights across Pakistan, leading to diversions, delays

Pakistan to streamline aviation industry with regulatory framework: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Privatization Fawad Hassan Fawad stated on Thursday that the caretaker government is developing a regulatory framework to enhance Pakistan’s aviation industry. The privatization of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) will be carried out in phases, he mentioned during an interview with a private television channel. Fawad emphasized the significant annual… Continue reading Pakistan to streamline aviation industry with regulatory framework: Fawad

CAA observes Kashmir Black Day

Islamabad Int’l Airport main runway unavailable in specific hours: CAA

Pakistan signs air services agreement with Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP):The government of Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday signed the Air Services Agreement (ASA) to enhance cooperation in the aviation sector. Director General Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan Khaqan Murtaza and President General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdul Aziz Al Duailej signed the… Continue reading Pakistan signs air services agreement with Saudi Arabia

Skardu witnesses huge surge in flights

Dar review progress to outsourcing airports’ operation

Law Minister chairs meeting of committee for identification of state-owned properties

CAA announces sufficient decrease in bird strikes incidents at airports

Pakistan aviation industry’s efforts hailed at ICAO session

ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP):A delegation of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), headed by the Director General Khaqan Murtaza, attended the ‘Triennial ICAO 41st General Assembly Session’ held at International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) headquarter Montreal, Canada. The DGCAA, being the chief delegate, called on the President ICAO Council, the news released said on Wednesday. Moreover,… Continue reading Pakistan aviation industry’s efforts hailed at ICAO session

Omicron: CAA bans inflight meal from Jan 17

ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Saturday banned serving the inflight meal in line with the directives of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) to stem the spread of Omicron, a new variant of coronavirus, from January 17. “Amid rising Omicron cases across the country, the NCOC bans serving meals/snacks onboard domestic… Continue reading Omicron: CAA bans inflight meal from Jan 17

18 candidates interviewed for DG CAA post: Senate told

ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Friday apprised the Senate that some 18 candidates were interviewed for the post of Director General Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) but no suitable candidate was found. In responding to a question during Question Hour, he said that the advertisement for the post of DG… Continue reading 18 candidates interviewed for DG CAA post: Senate told

New Gwadar Int’l Airport to be operational by 2023

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP):The new Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), the $246m greenfield airport being built at an area of 4,300 acres would be operational by September 2023. According to the official source, the passenger terminal building of the project would be completed by June 2023; work related to air traffic control by March 2023, while… Continue reading New Gwadar Int’l Airport to be operational by 2023

NGIA to be operational by 2023

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): The new Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), the $246m greenfield airport being built at an area of 4,300 acres would be operational by September 2023. According to the official source, the passenger terminal building of the project would be completed by June 2023; work related to air traffic control by March 2023,… Continue reading NGIA to be operational by 2023

PTI govt takes practical measures for improving aviation services in country

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government took practical measures during the last three years to ensure the provision of improved aviation services in the country in line with the best international practices by removing flaws from the existing system. The Aviation Division is in pursuit of the vision “to maintain the highest standards… Continue reading PTI govt takes practical measures for improving aviation services in country

PIA flight operation increased to repatriate stranded Pakistanis: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Jul 03 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Saturday said that Pakistan international Airlines (PIA) has significantly increased the number of its international flights to repatriate the overseas Pakistani stuck abroad. بیرون ملک پاکستانیوں کو کچھ دنوں سے پاکستان آنے کیلئےPIA کی پروازوں کے شیڈول کے حوالے سے مشکلات کا سامنا… Continue reading PIA flight operation increased to repatriate stranded Pakistanis: Fawad

High capacity scanner to be installed at Karachi Airport: Adviser

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Thursday said that Ministry of Commerce and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) agreed to install a state-of-the-art high capacity scanner at Karachi Airport. Installation of scanner will enable export consignments of vegetables and fruits, especially mangoes, to be scanned in… Continue reading High capacity scanner to be installed at Karachi Airport: Adviser

NCOC decides to curtail inbound flights from 5 to 20 May

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP):The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Thursday, in view of the surge in global virus spread, decided to curtail inbound passenger flights to Pakistan from 5th to 20th May 2021. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chaired NCOC meeting and co-chaired by National Coordinator Lieutenant General… Continue reading NCOC decides to curtail inbound flights from 5 to 20 May

Covid-19 vaccination of 40-49 years age citizens from May 3: NCOC

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Thursday decided to commence the vaccination of 40-49 years age citizens, across the country from May 3. The NCOC meeting which was chaired by the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, keeping in view of the surge in global… Continue reading Covid-19 vaccination of 40-49 years age citizens from May 3: NCOC

Travel Advisory – Pakistan curtails flight ops by 80%; Cat C list updated to 38 countries

Pakistan prompted by the sharp spike in Covid-19 cases announced to curtail its flight operations by 80 per cent and directed that all arriving passengers would be required to undergo Rapid Antigen Testing upon arrival. The reduction in flights will impact both international and national flights. The 80% Flight restriction is continuing beyond May 20,… Continue reading Travel Advisory – Pakistan curtails flight ops by 80%; Cat C list updated to 38 countries

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