–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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