Abdullah Khan | Can PIA Rise Again? The Story of Pakistan’s National Airline | POP #22

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Timestamps:
01:21 – PIA: “Great People to Fly With” – Is it still true?
02:37 – Why is PIA still ranked among the world’s top 100 airlines?
03:52 – Why does Mr. Abdullah continue to work at PIA despite criticism?
06:43 – PIA’s golden era – what went right and where it went wrong
09:38 – PIA’s role in setting up Emirates
13:44 – What’s hampering PIA’s reforms?
16:47 – Issues with PIA’s service, crew, food, and aircraft condition
24:24 – How PIA hires its crew – criteria explained
28:06 – Is PIA getting privatized?
30:37 – Benefits and disadvantages of privatization
33:42 – The Paris advertisement controversy explained
38:41 – Why so many airline crashes worldwide in the last two years?
40:19 – What’s wrong with Pakistani airports?
45:05 – How PIA plans to fix its negative image
49:04 – Why are PIA tickets more expensive than competitors?
51:12 – Best time to book your flight tickets
53:50 – What does the future of PIA look like?

About the Guest – Abdullah Khan
Abdullah Khan is the Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications at Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Pakistan’s national flag carrier. With extensive experience in brand strategy, corporate storytelling, and media relations, he has been leading efforts to reshape PIA’s image while balancing its proud legacy and future vision. Under his leadership, PIA continues to connect Pakistan with the world while striving to stay relevant in a competitive global aviation market.

About the Host – Abdullah Gauhar Malik
Abdullah Gauhar Malik is the Digital Head at Pakistan Observer, hosting deep-dive conversations with experts, leaders, and changemakers through the Pakistan Observer Podcast.

About This Episode
In this compelling episode, we sit down with Abdullah Khan to talk about the past, present, and future of Pakistan International Airlines. From its golden era and role in establishing Emirates to current challenges in service, reforms, and privatization, the conversation addresses pressing questions about PIA’s standing in the global aviation industry.
Whether you’re interested in aviation, national institutions, or the business of airlines, this episode offers sharp insights into PIA’s challenges and opportunities—and what lies ahead for Pakistan’s flag carrier.

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