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Lahore Court Reviews PIA Privatization Legal Challenge

1/4/2026

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The Lahore High Court is reviewing a constitutional petition challenging Pakistan International Airlines’ privatisation.
Advocate Nabeel Javed Kahloon filed the petition, alleging the sale violated legal requirements, including Council of Common Interests approval.
The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation endorsed a Rs135 billion bid for 75% of PIA.
The petitioner argues mismanagement caused the airline’s financial problems and seeks to annul the sale and halt further privatisation actions.

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The Lahore High Court is reviewing a constitutional petition challenging Pakistan International Airlines’ privatisation.
Advocate Nabeel Javed Kahloon filed the petition, alleging the sale violated legal requirements, including Council of Common Interests approval.
The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation endorsed a Rs135 billion bid for 75% of PIA.
The petitioner argues mismanagement caused the airline’s financial problems and seeks to annul the sale and halt further privatisation actions.