PIA to be handed over to new owners this month (opens original article in a new tab)

Pakistan International Airlines will be fully privatised by end of June 2026, with tax exemptions for aircraft and equipment approved by IMF. Islamabad airport privatisation is planned for FY2026-27, while Karachi and Lahore airports will begin outsourcing process immediately.

• PIA will be handed over to new owners by end of June 2026 after regulatory approvals
• Tax exemptions for PIA's aircraft and equipment for 15 years approved by IMF
• Privatisation of Islamabad airport planned during FY2026-27, with financial advisers to be hired for Karachi and Lahore airports