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July 14, 2026

Pakistan Adds Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore Airports to Privatisation Plan; First Phase to Complete Within a Year

The federal government has added Pakistan's three largest international airports — Jinnah International in Karachi, Islamabad International, and Allama Iqbal International in Lahore — to its revised five-year privatisation programme, placing them in the first phase for completion within one year. The move represents a shift from G2G to open competitive bidding after "high levels of interest" from investors. The airports join a revised plan covering 25 state-owned enterprises.

September 20, 2025

News Desk

International

Cyberettack disturbs European airports such as Heathrow, Brussels

A Cyberettack on a check-in and boarding provider has disturbed businesses at several large European airports, such as the London Heathrow, the most busy, causing flight delays and cancellations on Saturday. Collins Aerospace, which provides systems for several airlines at airports worldwide, is facing a technical issue that can cause delays to depart for passengers, Heathrow Airport said, warned delays. Brussels Airport and Berlin Airport were also influenced by the attack, they said in separate statements. Read more: Families of Air India Crash victims are filed against Boeing, Honeywell RTX, the parent company of Collins Aerospace, said it had realized

September 20, 2025

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International

Cyberettack disturbs businesses at European airports such as Heathrow, Brussels

The logo of the Brussels International Airport is observed outside the Terminal in Zavendem, Belgium March 31 March 2025. – Reuters Cyberettack disturbs flights to multiple European airports. Airports warn of delays, cancellations after cyberettack. Frankfurt and Zurich airports do not confirm any disorder. Brussels: A cyberspace in a service provider for check-in and boarding systems has disrupted work at several large European airports, including Heathrow, Brussels and Beroli London, causing flight delays and cancellations on Saturday. Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines at multiple airports worldwide, is facing a technical issue that can cause

July 9, 2025

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International

Trump’s administration ends the “shoe” policy at airports

An airline passenger removes his shoes before passing a security checkpoint at JFK Airport in New York. – Reuters DHS ends the “off” policy after nearly two decades. He says that the change will smooth security and reduce waiting times. The rule was introduced in 2006 after attempting to bomb shoe. Passengers traveling via US airports will no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings before the flight, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (DHS) announced on Tuesday. The policy that was considered “humiliation” by many has been in place for the last twenty years, and even officials saw

May 16, 2024

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International

Here are the world’s 5 beautiful airports that feel dreamy

Airports with beautiful landings increase the joy of travel. — AFP Traveling brings new experiences altogether, from food and culture to scenery and if your travel destination has a beautiful and dreamy landing at its airport, then your joy will multiply. There are many beautiful airplane landing sites, but here are five breathtaking airports that will blow your mind, according to CNN. Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Santos Dumont, a small airport in Rio de Janeiro is one of the beautiful sights of Brazil, serving many domestic flights. The airport is located on Guanabara Bay. — Ricardo Funari/Brazil Photos/LightRocket/CNN

April 28, 2024

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International

New $35 billion terminal to ‘fully absorb Dubai International Airport’s operations’

This image released on April 28, 2024, shows the approved design of Al Maktoum International Airport’s new passenger terminal. — X/@HHShkMohd Al Maktoum International Airport is set to host the world’s largest number of passengers as authorities in Dubai on Sunday gave their consent to add another passenger terminal at the airport to be built at a whopping $34.8 billion. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, vice president and ruler of Dubai, told X that the airport’s passenger capacity will reach 260 million. “It will fully absorb the operations of Dubai International Airport in 10 years,” the Dubai Media Office said. “As

April 23, 2024

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Business

Global companies are scrambling to invest in airports

Islamabad: Reputable international companies have expressed interest in Pakistan’s desire to outsource the management of the airport and their representatives are expected to arrive this month to review and discuss the proposal. Sources told The Express Tribune that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently took up the issue of outsourcing the airport in a cabinet meeting so that it could be managed more efficiently. It was revealed that the government of Pakistan was working with potential investors as reputable international companies had expressed interest and planned to come on a trip to Pakistan within the current month. The cabinet was informed

November 7, 2023

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International

Singapore Changi Airport’s breathtaking digital waterfall looks fantastic

Singapore’s Changi Airport, known as the best airport in the world, has ‘refreshed and expanded’ its Terminal 2. Among the terminal’s new standout features is a 46-foot (14-meter) digital waterfall.—Changi Airport Singapore’s Changi Airport, known as the best airport in the world, has recently completed a major refurbishment, enhancing its already impressive facilities. Changi Airport secured several accolades at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2023, including Best Airport in the World Overall, Best Airport Food and Best Airport Leisure Amenities. The all-new Dreamscape Garden, pictured, is said to ‘fascinate with its enchanting array of plants’—Changi Airport The terminal at the

November 5, 2023

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International

Hamburg Airport’s flight operations have been suspended due to a “hostage” situation.

Police secure the area after a man drove through a barrier at the city’s airport site with a child in his car in Hamburg, Germany, November 5, 2023.—Reuters Air traffic at Hamburg airport remained suspended on Sunday due to a hostage situation on the tarmac involving a father and his child, German authorities said. The daily newspaper Bild said the man, a 35-year-old Turkish man, wanted to be allowed to board a plane to Turkey with his four-year-old daughter. “Negotiations are continuing,” in Turkish, police said on X, formerly Twitter, nearly 15 hours after a gunman rammed his car through

Pakistan Adds Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore Airports to Privatisation Plan; First Phase to Complete Within a Year

Cyberettack disturbs European airports such as Heathrow, Brussels

Cyberettack disturbs businesses at European airports such as Heathrow, Brussels

Trump’s administration ends the “shoe” policy at airports

Here are the world’s 5 beautiful airports that feel dreamy

New $35 billion terminal to ‘fully absorb Dubai International Airport’s operations’

Global companies are scrambling to invest in airports

Singapore Changi Airport’s breathtaking digital waterfall looks fantastic

Hamburg Airport’s flight operations have been suspended due to a “hostage” situation.

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