Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- The privatisation process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has accelerated and entered a fast track, as designated representatives from pre-qualified companies start site visits to the Karachi headquarters of the airline and aircraft hangars.

This is a breakthrough in the PIA privatisation process, by which management control and ownership will be transferred to private, reliable investors by the end of 2025.

According to media reports, Airblue, Arif Habib Consortium, Fauji Fertiliser, and Lucky Group Consortium's delegations are going to visit PIA's facilities from Monday.

During the visits, aircraft inspections at the PIA Head Office and the Isphahani Hangar will be executed, along with detailed briefings ...