Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has grounded more than 300 flights in the past week due to the company's fragile finances. The national carrier has suffered huge losses over the past few decades. Abdullah Hafeez Khan, spokesman for the PIA, told RFE/RL on October 25 that 322 domestic and international flights had been grounded over the past week. The flight operations were affected by PIA's inability to pay for fuel and tools and make loan payments. The spokesman said the company's management is trying to restore international operations, with flights to Canada, Turkey, China, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia taking priority. To read the full story on RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal, click here.
