Stories by Javed Asghar

CAA asks airlines to crack down on 'rampant' violation of no-smoking rule by crew

Safety assessments done on Pakistani aircraft abroad have often reported evidence of smoking in cockpit: CAA. Updated 09 Mar, 2018 06:40pm

Two PIA passengers offloaded after fierce scuffle on board

Assaulter handed over to the ASF, but no charges pressed; victim also offloaded from the plane. Updated 05 Mar, 2018 11:04pm

Pistols, bullets recovered from Malaysian national at Karachi airport

Suspect, an alleged member of a terrorist organisation, had hidden his weapons in a microwave and his shoes Updated 24 Dec, 2017 12:02am

Senior police official appointed FIA Sindh director despite pending SC case

DG FIA requested the Establishment Division for the induction of former DIG traffic Karachi into the agency. Published 13 Sep, 2017 04:30pm

PIA dismisses media reports about PK661's 'faulty engine'

'Safety Investigation Board is carrying out a detailed, independent and transparent inquiry into the matter.' Updated 12 Dec, 2016 07:21am

ATR team to come to Pakistan, help investigate PK-661 crash: aviation sources

Data retrieved from the black box will determine the course of the investigation, sources say. Published 10 Dec, 2016 02:07pm

PIA orders inquiry into reports of 'rowdy' staff at Paris hotel

PIA top brass takes notice of reports of alleged misbehaviour. "Severe action will be taken against those found guilty." Published 20 Oct, 2016 03:18pm

NAB arrests Karachi Board Chairman in corruption-related cases

Zai was allegedly involved in result manipulation, illegal appointments, and earning illegal assets. Published 25 Aug, 2016 07:06pm

Two dead as PIA employees, LEAs clash at Karachi's Jinnah Terminal

Unions protest privatisation; security forces baton-charge protesters, fire rubber bullets, use teargas, water cannons. Updated 03 Feb, 2016 08:24am

Dubai-bound PIA flight lands in Karachi, narcotics recovered

Flight PK-221, enroute to Dubai from Lahore, instructed to land at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. Published 04 Nov, 2015 07:06pm