Pakistan agrees to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines after bidders seek full ownership

Pakistan's government has agreed to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines, responding to bidders' demands for full ownership and reversing earlier plans for a minority privatisation. The decision is part of a wider privatisation drive intended to address PIA's financial and operational liabilities.

Discovered 2025-12-18T20:26:06.704097-08:00 | 2025-12-18T20:26:06.704097-08:00

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  • The government has expanded the offer to potentially 100% ownership, up from an earlier plan to sell a 75% controlling stake.
  • Officials say the move responds to bidders' demands for full ownership, changing the structure of investor participation and the scope of operational control available.
  • The sale comes as PIA regains regulatory footing and routes—including its resumption of UK services after restoration of third-country operator approval—factors that influence commercial value and purchaser interest.

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