Travelling by Air, Pakistan

Air: Most major airlines serve Karachi, while PIA has service from Europe to Lahore or Islamabad. Regionally, you can get to and from the Gulf from Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Islamabad. Due to the long-standing enmity between Pakistan and India, there are very few air services between the two countries. There's also at least one new, privately-owned airline that flies domestic routes as well as in and out of the Gulf. The name escapes me at the moment, though I think it's Air Asia. At present, there is talk of establishing a ferry link between Karachi and Muscat and/or Sharjah (UAE), but nothing has been finalized yet.
Like India, Pakistan offers visitors a veritable smorgasbord of public transport possibilities: horse-drawn tongas, taxis, motorized three-wheelers, rattle-trap buses, luxury tourist buses, trucks, trains, and planes. Trains are slowish, but reasonably comfortable in first class, while the buses are certainly faster, but a whole lot more dangerous due to the rather inventive driving habits of Pakistanis. If you're hitchhiking, you'll likely as not be picked up by a truck. If this happens, and you have the choice, ride on top because it's much more comfortable. This advice also holds for older buses. Some flying tips: If you're carrying anything that uses a battery (other than a watch), remove ALL batteries before going through airport security. This is a requirement of everyone. Moreover, all hand baggage must be tagged (Your airline will provide you with them.). Finally, PIA offers a Night First Class fare between major cities that is the same as the normal economy fare. Cheap comfort, that!

My friend Mr. Mohamed is the chief pilot for Pakistani Airline Company since 24 years ago. He was my family's close friend since I was young. I was in Beijing and he contacted to join him to Pakistan Islamabad.

More than 25 airlines fly to Pakistan from over 40 countries. Most of the flights arrive at Karachi, but Islamabad, Lahore, & Peshawar also have direct flights from the main Mediterranean, Middle East and European cities, as well as New York, Toronto and Nairobi.More than 25 airlines fly to Pakistan from over 40 countries. Most of the flights arrive at Karachi, but PIA, British Airways, Saudia and China Xinjiang Airlines fly direct to the twin cities of Rawalpindi/Islamabad, and PIA, Indian Airlines, Saudia and Thai Airways fly direct to Lahore.
Pakistan International (PIA) has direct flights from the main Mediterranean and European cities, as well as New York, Toronto and Nairobi. It also runs a Far East Network from Tokyo, Beijing, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. PIA have also flights to Tashkent and Almaty from Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi while another Pakistani airlines, Aero Asia has a weekly flight between Karachi and Bishkek.
US$ 23 per person or equvivalent in Pak. rupee

Pakistan's national carrier, PIA serves 38 domestic airports with scheduled connections, including multiple daily flights between major cities of Karachi, Quetta, Multan, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar. Two private airlines, Aero Asia and Bhoja Air, also serve Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad and Islamabad. PIA has daily flights linking the northern tourist regions of Gilgit, Skardu and Saidu Sharif with Islamabad and Chitral with Peshawar.

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I flew PIA Manchester to Islamabad

Great service you can go in the escape lounge , the seats are very big and the food great

The invitation to Mr Mohamed's house was totally free from from accomodation and Airplane.

... but I was only allow to stay in his house for only 2 days for his eldest son's marridge. The reason was I in vacation to Beijing for 8 days and must rush back to Beijing then Japan on time.