PIA privatisation to be completed by December, Senate panel told

The Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation, chaired by Senator Afnanullah, was briefed on the ongoing privatisation process of the national flag carrier during its meeting in Islamabad. Officials from the Privatisation Commission informed the committee that the process for Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) privatisation is in progress and expected to be completed by December this year. The commission’s representatives said that the site due diligence process is nearing completion. They added that the privatisation will be finalised within the set timeline as per the government’s plan.