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• Paul Ash
A Pakistani court is considering a dispute over the proposed privatization of Pakistan International Airlines, placing the carrier’s ownership transition and restructuring plans under legal scrutiny. The case could affect the timing and terms of efforts to shift PIA into private hands.
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A Pakistani court is considering a dispute over the proposed privatization of Pakistan International Airlines, placing the carrier’s ownership transition and restructuring plans under legal scrutiny. The case could affect the timing and terms of efforts to shift PIA into private hands.
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