KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday the privatization of state-owned Pakistan International Airlines marked a “vote of confidence” in the country’s economy, as the government presses ahead with structural reforms aimed at easing pressure on public finances and attracting investment. The sale of the loss-making national carrier by a Pakistani consortium, which secured a 75 percent stake for Rs135 billion ($482 million), follows two previous attempts to privatize PIA.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to broadcast live the auction of its loss-making national airline tomorrow, Pakistani state media reported on Monday, a move authorities say is aimed at…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to hold a live broadcast bidding process today, Tuesday, for the privatization of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), officials said, with three…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday concluded the long-awaited privatization of its loss-making national flag carrier, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), with Arif Habib Group…

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday the privatization of state-owned Pakistan International Airlines marked a “vote of confidence” in the country’s economy, as…

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to be run by a new owner from April next year and receive fresh capital under a deal to privatize the flag carrier, the…

PIA has been sold for $482m to a consortium led by finance mogul Arif Habib. But the military gets a piece, too.