Islamabad:(Syed Muhammad Yaseen Hashmi)- A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Privatization was held at the Parliament House under the chairmanship of Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan, where detailed discussions were held on improving the national economy, ensuring transparency in the privatization process, and strengthening institutional capacity.
During the meeting, the committee reviewed the utilization of the Ministry of Privatization’s budget, the proposed budget for the upcoming financial year, and the post-privatization situation of PIACL. The committee was informed that the complete privatization process is expected to be finalized within 90 to 120 days.
Committee members sought details of the properties owned by PIA Holding Company Limited. In response, the Secretary of the Privatization Commission assured that complete information would be provided in the next meeting. The committee chairman appreciated the Ministry of Privatization and the Privatization Commission for the successful privatization of PIA.
The meeting also included a briefing on the outsourcing of landside services at Islamabad International Airport. Members expressed concern over the poor condition of passenger facilities and stated that outsourcing could help improve service delivery.
The committee recommended that the outsourcing process be implemented uniformly at both major and smaller airports. The chairman emphasized accelerating the process, improving passenger facilities, and ensuring the protection of passengers’ personal data.
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