Islamabad, July 9, 2025 — In a significant stride toward the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Privatization Commission (PC) Board has officially prequalified four interested parties for the national carrier’s divestment.
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PIA Set to Resume Flights to Europe After Four Years
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is poised to resume flights to Europe, marking its return to the region after a suspension of over four years. Starting January 10, 2025, the national carrier will operate twice-weekly flights between Islamabad and Paris on Boeing 777 aircraft. Ticket bookings will commence on December 7, 2024.
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PIA Will Get Higher Bids After EASA Lifts Ban: Khawaja Asif
Sialkot, November 30, 2024 – Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif welcomed the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) decision to lift the suspension on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), expressing optimism about its positive impact on the privatization process of the indebted national carrier.
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EASA Lifts Ban on PIA After Four Years
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially lifted the four-year ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a significant milestone for Pakistan’s aviation sector.
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Minister Welcomes Provincial Participation in PIA Privatization
In a recent press conference, Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of Investment & Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, welcomed potential participation from provincial governments in the ongoing privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
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Live Bidding for PIAC Privatization to Be Broadcast on October 1, 2024
ISLAMABAD, September 25, 2024 — The much-anticipated bidding process for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines Company (PIAC) will be shown live on media on October 1, 2024, following approval by the federal cabinet.
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Pakistan Intensifies Efforts to Revive PIA UK Flights: Dar
Islamabad, September 7, 2024 – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, announced on Saturday that the government is making all-out efforts to restore Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights to and from the United Kingdom.
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Finance Bill 2024 Sweetens PIA Privatization
Islamabad, June 18, 2024 – In a last-minute bid to attract investors for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the government has included a key amendment in the Finance Bill 2024.
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PIA Divestment Moves Forward: Six Parties Pre-Qualify
The Privatization Commission of Pakistan has shortlisted six parties for the potential acquisition of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a significant step forward in the national carrier’s divestment process.
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PIA Poised to Resume European Flight Operations
Islamabad, May 11, 2024 – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is gearing up to spread its wings to Europe, marking a significant milestone in its service expansion.
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