Islamabad: The cash-strapped Pakistan International Airlines operated 46 flights without any passengers during 2016-17, incurring a loss of over $1.1 million to the national carrier. The figures were revealed in an audit report which stated that the airline suffered huge financial losses by operating 46 empty flights from Islamabad, the Geo TV reported. The report stated that the PIA flew the empty flights during the time period of 2016 to 2017. Besides, around 36 Hajj flights also operated without any passengers. PTI
Union Minister takes auto to beat traffic
Mumbai: Union Minister Babul Supriyo has posted a video in which he is seen taking an autorickshaw ride in Mumbai after his official car got stuck in traffic jam. In the clip posted on Twitter on September 17, Supriyo said as his car got held up in traffic, he used the "opportunity" to travel in an autorickshaw. Supriyo said the first time he sat in an autorickshaw in Mumbai was in 1992, and that he is "thoroughly enjoying" the ride. PTI
Flight returns to Chennai after smoke warning
Chennai: A Doha-bound Indigo flight carrying 121 passengers on Saturday returned to the airport here, about 40 minutes after its departure due to technical issues, officials said. As soon as the cargo smoke warning trigger was activated, the pilot got the nod of authorities to return and safely landed the aircraft at the airport here, they said. Following inspection, the aircraft was found to be satisfactory with no technical glitches. PTI
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