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Pakistan Extends Deadline For National Airline Sale

View of a Pakistan International Airlines passengers plane, taken through a glass panel, at the Allama Iqbal International Airpor in Lahore

Pakistan has decided to extend the deadline for expressions of interest to purchase its national airline. The country had initially set a deadline for interested parties to submit their bids, but has now pushed back the timeline to allow for more potential buyers to participate in the process.

The decision to sell the national airline comes as part of Pakistan's efforts to privatize state-owned enterprises and improve the efficiency of its economy. The government hopes that by selling the airline, it will be able to reduce financial burdens and enhance the competitiveness of the aviation sector.

Interested parties are now being given additional time to prepare and submit their proposals for the acquisition of the national airline. This extension is seen as a positive step towards attracting more investors and ensuring a competitive bidding process.

The national airline has faced financial challenges in recent years, leading to calls for privatization as a way to revitalize the company and improve its performance. By opening up the bidding process to a wider range of potential buyers, Pakistan aims to find a suitable investor who can help modernize and strengthen the airline's operations.

It is expected that the extended deadline will provide interested parties with more time to conduct due diligence and put forth comprehensive proposals for the acquisition. The government is committed to ensuring a transparent and fair process that will ultimately benefit both the national airline and the country's economy as a whole.

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