Articles tagged with "Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)"

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PM Sharif hails historic first financial closing of PIA privatization

Privatization Commission announces the formal transfer of management control of PIACL to the investor consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited after fulfilling all conditions under the Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement

June 29, 2026

Pakistan, China resume direct flights after month-long suspension

Pakistan’s national flag carrier announce resumption of direct flights between Islamabad and Beijing from next month

June 5, 2026

From 18 to 60 aircraft: New owners unveil PIA expansion plan

Talking to Pakistan TV Digital, Arif Habib says the new owners plan to expand PIA’s fleet, revive grounded aircraft, improve services and restore the national airline’s global reach.

January 29, 2026

PIA privatization ends with $482 million winning bid

Arif Habib Consortium wins 75% stake in PIA with Rs135 billion ($482 million) bid, exceeding government reference price.

December 23, 2025

‘Propaganda in the air’: Pakistan rejects claims of PIA safety issues

Pakistan’s defence minister rejected 'baseless propaganda' over PIA’s safety, saying flights meet international standards and recent revenues hit PKR600 million daily.

November 10, 2025