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Arif Habib-led consortium
Coverage of Arif Habib-led consortium in the Nexus archive.
Asif Ali Zardariperson1Pakistan International Airlinesorganization1Pakistan International Airlines Company Limitedorganization1Arif Habib Corporation Limitedorganization1Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifperson1Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026topic1Privatisationtopic1
- President Zardari approves bill, 'fulfilling all legal formalities' for PIA's privatisation
President Asif Ali Zardari approved the repeal of the 2016 bill to privatize Pakistan International Airlines, fulfilling legal requirements. A consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited secured 75% shares of PIA in December 2025 with a Rs135 billion bid and aims to acquire the remaining 25% government stake.