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Pakistan to sell 75% stake in national airline, bidding to begin ‘soon’

  • Move comes as debt-laden PIA struggles with losses, EU flight bans, past failed privatization attempts and IMF reform pressure 
  • Government plans to retain PIA name and branding, expand fleet and route network under new business plan, PM office says 
By Ismail Dilawar ·
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Pakistan’s privatization chief vows faster asset sales, says PIA to be sold by year-end

By Fatimah Amjad ·

Pakistan’s PIA posts first half-year profit in 20 years ahead of privatization sale

By Reuters ·

Pakistan’s national airline suspends flights to Canada citing aircraft ‘maintenance’

By Ismail Dilawar ·
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Pakistan’s deputy PM says PIA to launch Manchester flights next month

By Muhammad Ibrahim ·

PIA suspends Lahore–Paris flights to prioritize UK resumption amid ‘low demand’

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
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Pakistan eyes $1 billion valuation in Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment plan

By Reuters ·

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Pakistan draws five potential buyers for national air carrier

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Pakistan national airline resumes direct flights from Dubai to Skardu to boost tourism

By Muhammad Ibrahim ·

Pakistan extends deadline to bid for national airline to June 19

By Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistan seeks fresh bids for PIA stake sale by June 3

By Ismail Dilawar ·

PIA to launch first direct Lahore-Baku flight on Sunday amid push for regional connectivity

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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