Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
Coverage of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Govt formally transfers management control of PIA to Arif Habib-led consortium
The Pakistani government transferred management control of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to a consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation, completing the privatisation process. The Privatisation Commission confirmed the first financial closing of the transaction after meeting 40 conditions precedent, including regulatory and commercial approvals.
- PAA extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until July 24
Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian civilian and military aircraft until July 24, 2026, according to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The ban applies to both Karachi (OPKR) and Lahore (OPLR) flight information regions and follows tensions after a deadly attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam in April 2025.