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Accepts long-pending resignation of aviation aide Shujaat Azeem

Bill has been a bone of contention between the government and the opposition

The IMF has admitted that Pakistan’s multi-billion dollar privatisation programme has “faced setbacks”

After privatisation only 26% shares of the core business would go to the shareholders, says Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

International flights to Iran, Saudi Arabia, Nepal and Sri Lanka to follow soon

How can one think of launching an airline in public sector when we could not save an already existing one from failing

Religious affairs ministry awaits national carrier’s response

Accommodation and transportation arrangements have been made for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah, minister tells NA

All the participants of a recently held citizens’ convention in Multan, expressed raged against the Multan metro

Government defers bill till April 11, forms 10-member panel to redraft the bill and suggest changes in it

Parliament scheduled to deliberate on as many as seven key pieces of legislation, including controversial PIA bill

Seven bills expected to be presented during joint session of parliament

Levies 15% additional duty on import of finished iron and steel products

They argued that this action is uncalled for, as protesting for their rights is guaranteed in the Constitution

The money will help national flag carrier meet debt obligations

PAC wants report in a month; seeks board of directors’ portfolios

Bill was rejected as government did not take opposition into confidence about the sell-off

Meeting on starting new airline ends inconclusively; Dar expects decision to come in 10 days

As many as two protesters were killed and eight injured when security personnel clashed with marchers protesting

The question here is why the Privatisation Commission was kept in the dark over this

PIA spokesperson says the initiative would help improve service standard and image of the national flag carrier

Former PM Jamali grills PML-N over its policies on PIA, says as premier he turned down proposal to privatise it

Think tank says airline not being run as a business is major reason for its woes

Given PIA’s balance sheet, no prospective bidder would show an ounce of interest if govt does not wipe the slate clean

Segregation of airline’s core and non-core functions under consideration

It said the police successfully kept the protester at least 200 metres from the main BBIA gate

ICT Ordinance 2015 extended by four months despite opposition protests

We can reap fruits of privatisation if process itself is transparent, if PIA is not sold to unworthy private entities

‘Privatisation’ is actually an asset sale at throwaway prices. This is what might happen if PIA is privatised

Two PIA employees were killed in a firing incident during the protests on February 2

Premier's statement comes a day after scoring a victory against the unions of PIA

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is gradually going to resume what passes for normal operations

Airfares for KHI-ISL-KHI to start from Rs7,500, while return tickets for Umrah passengers will begin at Rs54,500

Labour leaders to meet Punjab CM to decide course of action

Chairman JAC says they have ended the strike after being given enough assurance on the matter of privatisation

SHC adjourns hearing against Rangers' deployment at PIA protests

The move coincides with turmoil in PIA, which cancelled hundreds of flights in the past week

PIA spokesperson says 18 flights have reached their destinations since resumption of the flight operations

The union leaders were said to have been released by unidentified individuals in Nazimabad this morning

Participants from all walks of life evaluate city’s problems.

Ten flights take off from Islamabad as protesters vow to continue strike

He said that patriotism demanded that everyone should rise above their personal interests

Two flights of national airline carrying 725 Umra pilgrims from Jeddah reach Islamabad airport

Protests by PIA and those against the Orange Line show there is genuine resentment against govt's governance agenda

Government is now reportedly contemplating launching another airline

Later the airline sent an email, asking hotel management to to extend stay of all cabin crew till further intimation

PTI chief arrives in Karachi to join workers protesting against the planned privatisation of PIA

Anger expressed at pricing, confusion over ticket transfer proposal

The private taxi companies, porters, and tuck shops, all eagerly await the restoration of PIA's flight operations

Earlier, selling 26% stake in PIA was termed as privatisation; now proposal to sell 26% stake a strategic partnership!