{"id":69286,"date":"2025-12-03T19:15:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=69286"},"modified":"2025-12-03T19:15:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:15:44","slug":"pm-says-to-broadcast-pia-privatization-bids-live-on-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=69286","title":{"rendered":"PM says to broadcast PIA privatization bids live on TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with all business representatives and companies participating in the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), emphasizing that transparency and merit will be the foremost priorities in the process.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister stated that the privatization process is being conducted smoothly to restore PIA\u2019s lost reputation and align the national airline with modern standards. He expressed confidence that PIA will soon return to its traditional slogan, \u201cGreat People to Fly With,\u201d and continue serving passengers with excellence.<\/p>\n<p>Shehbaz Sharif announced that all bidding for PIA will be broadcast live across television channels nationwide to ensure full transparency. He noted that the revival of PIA\u2019s international flights will provide convenience to overseas Pakistanis and support the growth of the country\u2019s tourism sector.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister expressed hope that the successful bidder will focus their energy on restoring PIA\u2019s brand and driving its development forward. The official bidding process is scheduled for December 23, 2025, and will be aired live on all media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting at the Prime Minister\u2019s House was attended by Federal Ministers Ishaq Dar, Ahsan Khan Cheema, Aurangzeb, Attaullah Tarar, Azam Nazeer Tarar, Sardar Owais Khan Laghari, Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kiyani, Adviser to the Prime Minister Muhammad Ali, Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar, and other senior officials. All participating bidders were also present and praised the government for conducting the privatization professionally and transparently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with all business representatives and companies participating in the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), emphasizing that transparency and merit will be the foremost priorities in the process. 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