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PIA Karachi plane crash: AAIB releases final report

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The AAIB has issued the final report on the PIA Karachi plane crash, attributing the accident to human error. It highlighted communication issues between the pilots and air traffic controllers. The report also mentioned that the aircraft's last four-minute data was not recorded due to engine failure. Responsibility was placed on PIA and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
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PIA privatization: Govt forms new board of directors

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PIA has reorganized its board of directors to accelerate the privatization process. An 11-member board, featuring mostly new faces, was confirmed and notified to the main stock exchange. The government formed a committee, headed by the Defense and Aviation Minister, to expedite the outsourcing of major airports and privatization of PIA. The committee includes key government officials.
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SHC issues notice to Govt, over likely privatization of PIA

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The Sindh High Court has issued notices to the federal government, CAA, PIA, and the privatization commission regarding the potential privatization of PIA. The court requested replies from all parties and sought an explanation from the government about the likely privatization of the national airline by April 3. The petitioner's lawyer argued against the amendment in the law, citing concerns about the potential impact on PIA employees.
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PIA fined after air hostess reaches Canada without passport

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PIA was fined heavily as an air hostess reached Canada without a passport, relying solely on PIA documents. The breach resulted in a $250 fine for the airline, although it denied reports of seeking political asylum. Concerns have been raised as more than 10 PIA air hostesses have gone missing in Canada in the past two years.
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PIA cancels another two dozen flights

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In Karachi on Wednesday, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had to cancel 24 domestic and international flights due to a limited fuel supply from Pakistan State Oil (PSO). Only 26 of PIA's scheduled flights took off that day. According to official sources, PIA paid PSO Rs150 million for fueling these 26 flights on that day. The previous day, PSO had supplied fuel for just 13 PIA flights, consisting of 10 international and 3 domestic routes, after receiving Rs125 million in payment.
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14 PIA flights cancelled due to lack of fuel

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Due to unpaid dues, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has ceased supplying fuel to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) at Multan, Sukkur, and Gilgit airports, further worsening the dire financial situation of the national flag carrier.