Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced a 15% discount on flights to Toronto for travelers departing from Pakistan. Passengers can take advantage of this offer by purchasing tickets before October 15, 2024, for travel up to December 20, 2024.
The airline aims to ease financial burdens and encourage increased travel between Pakistan and Canada.
In related news, the privatization process for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) is experiencing further delays. Potential bidders have requested additional information, which may result in an extension of the bidding deadline, originally set for October 31, 2024.
During a recent Senate Standing Committee on Privatization meeting, progress on the privatization of PIA and power distribution companies (DISCOs) was discussed. The privatization secretary noted that the timeline for the process depends on ongoing evaluations and negotiations, as some bidders seek more time.
He also highlighted issues related to legacy liabilities. The chairperson directed the privatization secretary to finalize the process by October 31, emphasizing the importance of these efforts for Pakistan’s future and expressing optimism for positive results from the PIACL privatization initiatives.