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The long-awaited privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to begin today, with 75% of the airline’s shares up for grabs. According to an announcement by the Privatization Commission, bidders will submit their bids by 10 am in the morning, and the auction will be opened at 3 pm in the presence of the bidders. The privatization process will be carried out in accordance with the set rules and regulations, and the successful bidder will be announced after the auction.
The privatization of PIA is part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s economic reforms agenda. The government is committed to ensuring a transparent, reliable, and authentic process.
In other news, a fire broke out at a factory in the Export Processing Zone in Landhi, Karachi, but was brought under control by the Fire Brigade. According to the authorities, 591 cases of violence against women were reported in Lahore last year.
In Sindh, a meeting was held to discuss the development strategy and investment plans for the province, which included the approval of the comprehensive development policy for the upcoming fiscal year. In Islamabad, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Asif Dar to discuss the consular services.
In Karachi, 25 major roads have been restricted for rickshaws, and there has been a decrease in the number of deaths due to traffic accidents in the city over the past six months.
In a separate incident, a Pakistani citizen named Armanullah died near the Turkey-Iran border. In Lahore, a wedding ceremony was held for Sdera Noor and Ghias Khan. Pakistani police officer Shahrbanu Naqvi is once again in the spotlight on social media.
In cricket news, a dispute erupted between Pakistani players and Indian cricketers during the Under-19 Asia Cup final, with the Indian players allegedly provoking the Pakistani players. In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, India, a woman was arrested for allegedly murdering her husband and then dumping his body in a canal and river.
In another case, a Pakistani police officer, Shahrbanu Naqvi, has once again become a topic of discussion on social media.
