Tag: domestic

  • Bird strikes increase at domestic airports; PIA faces crores in losses

    Bird strikes increase at domestic airports; PIA faces crores in losses

    Bird collisions with planes at domestic airports have increased as national carrier PIA reports that the airline has incurred losses amounting to crores of rupees as a consequence of these collisions.

    PIA reported 38 bird strike incidents involving its planes from January to June this year.

    The majority of these collisions occurred at Lahore Airport, with 14 incidents, and Karachi Airport, with eight incidents, over the past six months. Additionally, seven cases were reported at other locations. Four incidents were reported at Multan Airport and one each at Sukkur, Faisalabad, and Gilgit Airports.

    The incidents primarily occurred during landing and take-off, resulting in additional expenses of crores of rupees for PIA.

    The Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for keeping birds away from airports, but the necessary systems have not been installed.

  • Fans rally behind Ayesha Jehanzeb after domestic abuse incident

    Fans rally behind Ayesha Jehanzeb after domestic abuse incident

    Television host Ayesha has accused her husband Haris Ali of domestic abuse. They are currently married and have two children together. On Tuesday, Ayesha went to the police station with a bruised face to file a report against Haris. Her daughter Zoha accompanied her. In an interview with Samaa TV, Ayesha revealed that this is the third time in six months that Haris has beaten her. The issues between the couple reportedly started after Haris’s secret marriage.

    Many people, including celebrities and social media users, are showing their support for Ayesha, calling her brave for dealing with abuse and continuing her work. Prominent figures like Reham Khan, Hina Pervaiz Butt, and Sania Aashiq have expressed their strong support for her. The shocking images Ayesha shared on social media have also drawn widespread sympathy and support from the public.

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  • PIA hikes fares for domestic flights

    PIA hikes fares for domestic flights

    The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other private airlines have increased their fares for domestic flights.

    After the revision of fares, a one-way trip from Karachi
    to Lahore, Islamabad will cost Rs 35,000 and while fare from Lahore to Karachi
    and Quetta has been increased by Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 respectively.

    The private airlines are charging Rs 36,000 for flights
    bound to Rahim Yar Khan Faisalabad and Islamabad.

    An increase in fares of PIA and private airlines caused
    problems for the people who have planned their trips for winter vacations.

    Earlier, on May 29, the Pakistan International Airlines
    (PIA) and other private airlines had increased their fares after the Civil
    Aviation Authority (CAA) had increased the fuel prices following a sharp
    increase in the international market and the soaring dollar.