PIA passes IATA safety audit and retains global operational credentials

PIA passes IATA safety audit.
PIA passes IATA safety audit.
Published September 11, 2026 12:00 AM | Updated at September 11, 2026 10:55 PM
(Irshad Sanjarani): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) clears rigorous IATA safety audit to retain global operational credentials.

National carrier secures key aviation safety benchmark.

PIA passed IATA safety audit, securing its operational safety registration through 2028. This key accomplishment highlights improved standards for Pakistan International Airlines.

IATA approves PIA safety compliance

Sources confirm that IATA officially notified airline management regarding the successful evaluation. The achievement keeps the carrier’s operational safety certificate valid until September 2028.

Rigorous risk audit successfully cleared

This year’s evaluation involved a risk-based audit examining various operational security protocols. Assessors analyzed flight routines, ground handling, and overall safety procedures.

Global aviation standards benchmark met

The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) serves as an internationally recognized evaluation system. It measures airline performance against strict global safety parameters.

Future audits scheduled for 2028

Following this success, the next formal review takes place in late 2028. Airline officials view this clearance as a major step toward long-term operational credibility.

Clearing the rigorous safety review gives the national carrier a major confidence boost. Keeping these global standards intact will help restore trust among international passengers and regulatory bodies.

Also read: Punjab sets deadline for smoke-emitting vehicles before smog season

Also read: Pakistan finally breaks silence on UAE visa ban speculation

Currency / Metal / Petrol Rates
Currency → PKR
Currency Pair Rate (PKR) Change
🇺🇸 US Dollar USD → PKR 277.20 ▲ 0.05
🇪🇺 Euro EUR → PKR 321.27 ▼ 1.23
🇬🇧 British Pound GBP → PKR 374.43 ▼ 1.09
🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal SAR → PKR 73.92 ▲ 0.12
🇦🇪 UAE Dirham AED → PKR 75.48 ▲ 0.02
🇨🇳 Chinese Yuan CNY → PKR 41.33 ▲ 0.03
Current Metals
Metal Unit Price (PKR) Change
Gold 24K Per Tola 456,986 ▼ 2,558
Gold 22K Per Tola 418,904 ▼ 2,345
Gold 21K Per Tola 399,863 ▼ 2,238
Gold 18K Per Tola 342,740 ▼ 1,919
Silver Per Tola 6,999 ▲ 90
Platinum Per oz (USD) 1,900 ▲ 58.1%
Current Petrol
Fuel Type Unit Price (PKR) Change
Petrol Super Per Litre 370.80 ▲ 3.05
Diesel HSD Per Litre 267.06
High Octane Per Litre 445.00
Kerosene Per Litre 307.00
LPG Per Kg 258.65
Must Read