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Official Association of Pakistan

Conquer the Karakoram Skies

The Pakistan Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (PHPA) is the official national governing body for non-motorized free flight. Explore world-class flying sites across the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush ranges.

Official Association of Pakistan

Regulatory Safety Oversight

Registered under Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017 as a non-profit regulatory body. We establish safety checksheets, verify pilot logbooks, and secure airspace clearances to protect the sport.

Official Association of Pakistan

National Flying Roster

Join over 350+ certified domestic and visiting pilots. Register your flight logbooks, obtain official ratings, and receive notifications on airspace permissions and national safety alerts.

Safety First

PHPA sets standards, checksheets, and certification parameters for gliders, harnesses, speed bars, and emergency reserve parachutes to ensure flight safety.

Flight Locations

Explore authorized and surveyed launch and landing zones across Pakistan, including Pir Chinasi, Hunza, Swat, Balakot, and Khanpur Dam.

Pilot Register

Gain legal recognition and access to national and international free-flight competitions by joining the official PHPA national roster.

Pakistan Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (PHPA)

A company not for profit registered under Section 42 of Companies Act 2017.

PHPA is dedicated to promoting the thrill and safety of hang gliding and paragliding across the scenic landscapes of Pakistan. We formulate security standards, certify independent clubs, inspect flight equipment, and issue official ratings.

NOTE: PHPA is NOT a commercial training institute. We regulate and license pilots who successfully qualify training milestones at certified independent schools.
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Tandem paragliding above a green mountain valley in Pakistan

Sec. 42 Registered

Govt of Pakistan

One sky.
Endless possibilities.

Explore world-class flying sites across the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush ranges.

THE NEXT CHAPTER

Where our flying
community comes together.

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Popular Events

Join or watch our annual paragliding rallies and competitive accuracy events hosted across Pakistan.

Meet Our Committee

Our governing board coordinates with civil aviation authorities and regulates the flight safety protocols.

Syed Sajjad Hussain Shah

Syed Sajjad Hussain Shah

President PHPA

Ahsan Haider

Ahsan Haider

Secretary PHPA

Mohammad Umer Khan Vardag

Mohammad Umer Khan Vardag

Director Legal Affairs

350+
Registered Pilots
18+
Verified Launch Sites
45+
National Events
100%
Safety Compliance

What Our Pilots Say

Read experiences and reviews from registered pilots flying across Pakistan's scenic locations.

"PHPA's coordinate clearance agreements with civil aviation authorities have opened up beautiful flight pathways in Swat and Hunza Valley. Safety checks and certifications are exceptionally managed!"

Capt. Taimur Khan

P4 Advanced Pilot

"The registration roster and logbook verification gave me the official license ratings required to represent Pakistan in FAI-sanctioned events in Europe. A stellar platform for the sport!"

Ayesha Rehman

P3 Thermal Soarer

"The safety checksheets and bi-annual reserve parachute repacking mandates provide pilots with complete peace of mind. Highly organized and professional regulatory governance."

Syed Hammad

P2 Novice Pilot

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about licensing, training, or flight rules? Check the guidelines below.

What We Do

We coordinate closely with local administrations, rescue agencies, and civil aviation authorities to keep Pakistan's skies accessible and safe.

Site Surveying

Our safety teams verify mountainous wind structures, landing zones, thermal paths, and emergency access parameters before certifying active launch coordinates.

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Pilot Licensing

We issue official national license ratings (from P1 Student to P5 Tandem/Instructor) by reviewing flight logbooks, executing theory tests, and practical safety checks.

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Flight Festivals

We organize annual accuracy tournaments, Karakoram cross-country rallies, and aviation safety seminars to cultivate a professional and active paragliding community.

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