Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a significant announcement to ensure unprecedented transparency in the privatization process of the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The Prime Minister stated that the bidding process for PIA will take place on December 23 and will be live-streamed across the media for public visibility.
💼 Transparency and Revival Commitment
🗣️ Meeting with Bidders
The Prime Minister made this announcement during a meeting with representatives of the companies participating in the PIA privatization. He emphasized that transparency and merit will be the foremost priority in this critical process.
🌐 Importance of PIA Revival
Shehbaz Sharif highlighted why the revival of the national airline is essential for the nation:
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Overseas Pakistanis: Resuming global flights will greatly facilitate Pakistanis residing abroad.
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Tourism Sector: Modernizing and revitalizing the national airline is crucial for the development of Pakistan’s tourism sector.
📈 Focus on Image Restoration
The Prime Minister expressed hope that whichever company takes over PIA’s responsibility after the bidding will focus all its energies on restoring the historic image and prestige of the national airline. This move underscores the government’s determination to transform PIA from a financial liability into a profitable entity.
