The Arif Habib-led consortium makes the highest bid of Rs 121 billion
Three bids received for national carrier in televised auction. The auction follows last year’s failed attempt due to low bidding. PIA’s prospects improve with debt relief, bans lifted. The consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited submitted the highest bid of Rs 121 billion, followed by the consortium of Lucky Cement Limited with Rs 120.25 billion in the second round of bidding process for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). An official of the Privatization Commission opened the bids in the country’s second televised attempt to privatize the national airliner. Speaking ahead of the open auction, Privatization Commission chairman Muhammad Ali said











