BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met on Monday at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, taking up nine agenda items spanning food security, energy, defence and water resources. Wheat Stock Distribution The committee approved a summary …
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–Pakistan transfers management control of PIA to investor consortium after completing the first financial closing of the Rs180 billion privatisation transaction BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Government on Monday transferred management control of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited–PIACL–to an investor consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited after successfully achieving the first …
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—PIA restarts direct Islamabad-London Heathrow service, marking return to UK market after safety reforms and privatization Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines on Sunday relaunched direct flights to London, ending a six-year suspension on the high-demand UK route, as the national carrier seeks to rebuild its global standing after safety …
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–Ministry of Religious Affairs issues Hajj flight schedule, directs pilgrims to check Pak Hajj app for travel details BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has released the Hajj flight schedule, announcing that Hajj flights from Pakistan will begin on April 18, according to an official statement issued in …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to carry out a fresh valuation of five of its major properties across the country and has invited applications from government-registered firms to undertake the assessment, in what appears to be part of broader efforts to improve transparency and manage its …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The privatization process for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to reach its climax tomorrow (December 23, 2025), with sealed bids to be submitted and opened in a live broadcast for transparency. The bidding will cover a 75% stake in the flag carrier, marking a crucial step …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recently trumpeted a “profit” of Rs 13.1 billion for the first half of FY2025, a claim that, on the surface, might suggest a miraculous turnaround for the beleaguered national carrier. However, a deeper dive into the government’s own State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) report reveals …
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