No intention to privatize PIA Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar on Sunday said the government has no intention to undertake privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).’In a statement issued today, Ishaq Dar said the government is only looking for a strategic partner.’He said the fleet of the national flag carrier has expanded under the present government.’The Finance Minister said PIA will once again become a profitable organization.’Meanwhile, PIA action committee held an emergency meeting here today and announced to stage a protest once again against the presidential ordinance for turning PIA into a public limited company.’The PIA employees at head office and other outlets across the country will take part in the protest, sources said.