<h1>Pakistani government approves four local bidders for Pakistan International Airlines privatization by end-2025</h1> The Pakistani government is intensifying efforts to privatize Pakistan International Airlines by end-2025 after a failed attempt last year. The Privatisation Commission approved four local parties, including three cement companies, as eligible bidders following pre-qualification evaluation. Previously, the government set a minimum price of Rs 85.03 billion but received only a Rs 10 billion offer. The airline faces significant financial difficulties, with employees experiencing delayed salaries and the carrier operating with substantial debt. Bidding is scheduled for the final quarter of 2025, with the government seeking to sell majority shares and management control.