Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Chairman of the Privatization Commission, Muhammad Ali, will be awarded a national honour on March 23 in recognition of his exceptional dedication and successful efforts in the landmark privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
The Prime Minister made this announcement while addressing the government team involved in the PIA privatization. He praised Muhammad Ali’s hard work, strategic oversight, and unwavering commitment in steering one of the most significant and complex privatization endeavors in the country’s recent history.
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This move to privatize PIA marks a major shift in Pakistan’s economic policy, aiming to transition the national airline from government control to private-sector management to improve its efficiency, service quality, and financial sustainability.
The honour, to be conferred on Pakistan Day, underscores the government’s appreciation for officials who contribute to key national economic reforms and milestones.
