President Zardari okays bill, completing 'legal requirements' for PIA privatisation
Key takeaways
- "President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026," his office said on X.
- With the presidential assent, all legal formalities required to proceed with the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines have been completed.
- This bill was approved by the Senate on 10 June 2026 and by the National Assembly on 11 June 2026.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan President Zardari okays bill, completing 'legal requirements' for PIA privatisation With assent, all legal formalities required to proceed with PIA privatisation completed, says president office By Web Desk | Published June 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday gave assent to the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill 2026, completing the legal requirements for the privatisation of the national carrier.
"President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026," his office said on X.